Tulane University

In the past year, there have been a number of practice-changing trials and approvals for the management of hypertension.

In patients with hypercortisolism and difficult-to-control type 2 diabetes, mifepristone lowered HbA1c at 24 weeks compared with placebo, researchers reported at World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease.

Published results showed female physicians may be underrepresented as head team physicians for NCAA programs compared with male physicians.

The risk for fractures among postmenopausal women may vary between ethnic origin groups, according to findings from the Women’s Health Initiative published in The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

In a meta-analysis of trials of blood pressure-lowering interventions, those led by pharmacists and community health workers resulted in more BP lowering than those led by other professionals, researchers reported.

ORLANDO — Nearly one-quarter of adults with difficult-to-control type 2 diabetes also have hypercortisolism, and treating hypercortisolism may also benefit glycemic control in those with both conditions, according to speakers.

Editor’s Note: This is part 2 of a two-part Healio Exclusive series on renal denervation for hypertension control. Part 1 can be viewed here .

Editor’s Note: This is part 1 of a two-part Healio Exclusive series on renal denervation for hypertension control.

SAN FRANCISCO — Orthopedic surgery lags behind comparable specialties in the increase in the representation of women and underrepresented groups as department chairs and faculty members, according to recently presented data.

Adults with obesity who report less social isolation and loneliness have a lower risk for all-cause mortality, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.