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Prednisolone: Diabetes mellitus and osteopenia: case report
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Interferon--2a: Type 1 diabetes mellitus: case report
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Evidence for acne-promoting effects of milk and other insulinotropic dairy products.
Authors: Melnik BC Acne vulgaris, the most common skin disease of western civilization, has evolved to an epidemic affecting more than 85% of adolescents. Acne can be regarded as an indicator disease of exaggerated insulinotropic western nutrition. Especially milk and whey protein-based products contribute to elevations of postprandial insulin and...
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Milk A1 and A2 peptides and diabetes.
Authors: Clemens RA Food-derived peptides, specifically those derived from milk, may adversely affect health by increasing the risk of insulin-dependent diabetes. This position is based on the relationship of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and the consumption of variants A1 and B β-casein from cow's milk. It appears that β-casomorphin-7 (BCM-7)...
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European Commission Extends Licence For ONGLYZATM (Saxagliptin)
The European Commission has granted a licence extension for Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca's oral antidiabetic ONGLYZATM (saxagliptin) to include Type 2 diabetes patients with moderate or severe renal impairment. It is estimated that more than 25% of patients with Type 2 diabetes have moderate or severe renal impairment[1] and, as...
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NICE Consults On A New Drug To Treat Diabetic Macular Oedema
In draft guidance issued yesterday, NICE has not recommended ranibizumab (Lucentis, Novartis) for treating diabetic macular oedema (DMO). This draft guidance has been issued for consultation. NICE has not yet issued final guidance to the NHS. People with diabetes frequently develop macular oedema, which means an accumulation of fluid and...
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Potassium may be key to diabetes disparity
BALTIMORE, March 5 (UPI) -- Lower blood potassium levels may be why African-Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes than whites, U.S. researchers say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
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The Impact of Telehome Care on Health Status and Quality of Life Among Patients with Diabetes in a Primary Care Setting in Poland
Telemedicine and e-Health , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Telemedicine and e-Health)
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Growing lifespan shows no sign of slowing, but don't expect immortality
People have been living longer since 1800, but experts believe new illnesses will slow lifespan risesEvery day the lifespan of the average British citizen increases by between five and six hours. That means that babies born today will life five or six hours longer, on average, than those who were...
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Washing hands recommended before blood glucose testing
Study findings confirm those from previous research that advocate hand washing before blood glucose testing to optimize result accuracy in patients with diabetes. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
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Onglyza Becomes The First DPP4 Inhibitor Available For Use In Europe In Type 2 Diabetes Patients With Moderate Or Severe Renal Impairment
AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced that the European Commission has approved a label update for ONGLYZA® (saxagliptin) in the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes who have moderate or severe renal impairment. The approved dosage for the patient group is a new once-daily 2.5 mg dose. ONGLYZA will...
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Positive Results From Phase 2 Study Of Atrasentan For Treatment Of Diabetic Kidney Disease
Results from a Phase 2, 8-week dose-ranging study using low doses of atrasentan in patients with diabetic kidney disease were published this week in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. The published study results suggest that atrasentan, used in conjunction with renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors, may reduce albuminuria (...
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Some Overweight Adolescents May Be At Risk For Weak Bones
Overweight adolescents already struggling with risk factors such as insulin resistance may need to add weak bones to their list of health concerns, researchers report. A study of 143 overweight 14-18 year olds showed those with risk factors such as the precursor for diabetes and low levels of the blood-vessel...
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Potential Neurochemical Mechanism Of Weight Loss For A Class Of Drugs Already Used In The Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes
An interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has, for the first time, identified the neurological and cellular signaling mechanisms that contribute to satiety - the sensation of feeling full - and the subsequent body-weight loss produced by drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes. More comprehensive knowledge...
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Feet first? Old mitochondria might be responsible for neuropathy in the extremities
The burning, tingling pain of neuropathy may affect feet and hands before other body parts because the powerhouses of nerve cells that supply the extremities age and become dysfunctional as they complete the long journey to these areas, scientists suggest in a new study. The finding may eventually lead to...
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Prevention of hypertension in patients with pre-hypertension: protocol for the PREVER-prevention trial
DiscussionThe early use of blood pressure-lowering drugs, particularly diuretics, which act on the main mechanism of blood pressure rising with age, may prevent cardiovascular events and the incidence of hypertension in individuals with hypertension. If this intervention shows to be effective and safe in a population-based perspective, it could be...
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Crystal structure of activin receptor type IIb kinase domain.
Authors: Han S Activin receptor type IIB (ActRIIB) belongs to a type II transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) serine/threonine kinase receptor family which is integral to the activin and myostatin signaling pathway. Actvin and myostatin bind to activin type II receptors (ActRIIA and ActRIIB), and the glycine-serine-rich domains of type I...
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Activin in glucose metabolism.
Authors: Hashimoto O, Funaba M Activins, members of the TGF-β family, are multifunctional growth and differentiation factors. Activins regulate glucose/energy metabolism by promoting the differentiation of insulin-producing and -responsive cells, and regulating function of the differentiated cells. In the pancreas, activins stimulate the differentiation of β cells and secretion of...
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Glucose Buddy App - Handy Tool for Diabetics
Handy Diabetes App Glucose Buddy makes it easy to keep track and record your glucose numbers carbohydrate consumption insulin dosages and activities. (Source: Disabled World)
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Feet First? Old Mitochondria Might Be Responsible For Neuropathy In The Extremities - 3/03/11
Long journey of organelles to feet and hands leads to dysfunction, pain. The burning, tingling pain of neuropathy may affect feet and hands before other body parts because the powerhouses of nerve cells that supply the extremities age and become dysfunctional as they complete the long journey to these areas,...
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Variant of Protein Is Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
A specific functional HMGA1 variant is present in 7% to 8% of patients with type 2 diabetes in 3 European ancestry groups. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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Star-shaped brain cells feed long-term memory
Researchers have found that lactate, a type of energy fuel in the brain, plays a critical role in the formation of long-term memory. These findings have important implications for common illnesses like Alzheimer's disease, other neurodegenerative disorders, aging-related memory impairment and diabetes. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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[Case Report] Hidden harm
In April, 2009, a 46-year-old woman was referred to us with a history of repetitive self-harming. She had no previous psychiatric history. She had a 3-year history of diabetes mellitus, and a systolic blood pressure of 200 mm Hg twice during the previous 4-months. In 2007, after starting a divorce procedure,...
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Diabetes Often Not Diagnosed or Treated Properly
Millions risk early death as a result, warn researchers (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)
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HbA1c May Be Less Effective to Diagnose Adolescent Diabetes
Recommendations for diagnosis of using hemoglobin A1c level in adults may not be accurate in adolescents because of their low prevalence of diabetes. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information...
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12 Ways to Shut Off Your Brain Before Bedtime
Does getting to bed feel like a nightmare? For many of us, as soon as it’s time for bed, the brain begins buzzing. We might experience racing thoughts or a thought or two that keeps gnawing at us. Then those thoughts can turn into worry thoughts about not being able...
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Tight Control in Advanced Diabetes Still Risky (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Excess mortality seen with ultra-tight glucose control in high-risk patients with established type 2 diabetes persists, making this strategy not recommended, researchers warned in mid-term reporting from the ACCORD study. (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
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Leading Causes of Disability
Conditions such as arthritis, back pain, heart disease, cancer, depression, diabetes, and even pregnancy are among the leading causes of disability in the U.S †not catastrophic events like car crashes. Here's how to protect yourself against medical expenses and other costs. (Source: WebMD Health)
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Diabetes detection dog Tiny to be trained to harness his life-saving gift
Abandoned Tiny amazed rescue centre staff by his ability to smell sugary snacks up to 30ft away. He will now undergo three months of diabetes detection training. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Intensive blood sugar lowering has worse long-term mortality
The intensive use of therapy to chase aggressive blood sugar targets in patients with type 2 diabetes results in increased five-year mortality, a new analysis of the ACCORD study shows. (Source: Pulse) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant,...
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Health Tip: If Your Child Has Diabetes
Suggestions for what to tell a babysitter (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)
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Medtronic Answers United Nations' Call For "International Commitment" To Non-Communicable Diseases
In its continued commitment to reduce the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Medtronic, Inc. announced it will make nearly $4 million in Medtronic Foundation grants in 2011 to international organizations specifically to address diseases such as diabetes and heart disease in developing countries. With non-communicable diseases accounting for 60...
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Breast-Feeding Reduces Obesity Risk in Babies Exposed to Prenatal Diabetes
Adequate breast-feeding may protect against childhood adiposity and reduce increased adiposity levels associated with exposure to diabetes in utero. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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Scientists develop simple home-based blood pressure measuring device for diabetics
Source: sara, biomedme.com Content: “Many people get stressed when they visit the doctor, leading to blood pressure readings higher than normal. It’s called “White Coat Syndrome.” And since two-thirds of diabetics suffer from high blood pressure, getting accurate readings is crucial to getting proper care for them. Jenna L. Marquard...
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Potential mechanisms for future anti-obesity drugs identified
Scientists have identified the neurological and cellular signaling mechanisms that contribute to satiety -- the sensation of feeling full -- and the subsequent body-weight loss produced by drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes. More comprehensive knowledge of these mechanisms could form the basis for anti-obesity medications. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Targeting Diabetes: New Agents Track Onset of Disease
UA researchers have received a prestigious grant to develop indicator molecules to track the onset of diabetes in patients before the disease develops †potentially paving the way to developing treatments. (Source: Health)
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B cell depletion in autoimmune diabetes: insights from murine models
Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets, Volume 0, Issue 0, Page 1-12, Early Online. (Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets: Table of Contents)
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Truncated areas under the curve in the assessment of pioglitazone bioequivalence. Data from a single-center, single-dose, randomized, open-label, 2-way cross-over bioequivalence study of two formulations of pioglitazone 45 mg tablets under fasting conditions.
Authors: Almeida S, Filipe A, Neves R, Pinho C, Pedroso P, Castillo A, Trabelsi F Pioglitazone (CAS 112529-15-4 for the HCl form) is an oral antidiabetic agent that is a member of the group of drugs known as thiazolidinediones. It is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus....
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Potassium levels possible key to racial disparity in Type 2 diabetes
Lower potassium levels in the blood may help explain why African-Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes as whites, according to a new study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Lifespan Reduced By Six Years Of Diabetes That Starts During Middle Age
Individuals who develop diabetes during middle age have an average lifespan six years shorter than other people, researchers from the University of Cambridge, England, revealed in the New England Journal of Medicine after carrying out a major, multinational study, involving over 250 scientists from 25 nations. We already know that...
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Many ED patients have undiagnosed or poorly controlled diabetes
Levels of previously undiagnosed or poorly controlled diabetes are higher than expected in the US population, suggest results from a study of emergency department attendees. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information...
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DURATION-6 study of extended-release exenatide vs. liraglutide fails to meet primary endpoint
Source: PharmaLive Area: News Top-line results from DURATION-6, a head-to-head study comparing investigational, weekly BydureonT (exenatide extended-release suncitaneous injection) to daily liraglutide (Victoza®) injection failed to meet the pre-specified primary endpoint of non-inferiority to liraglutide. DURATION-6 is the sixth in a series of studies comparing Bydureon to other type 2...
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License extension in EU for saxagliptin (Onglyza) to include type 2 diabetes patients with moderate or severe renal impairment
Source: Bristol-Myers Squibb Area: News The EC has granted a license extension for saxagliptin (OnglyzaTM) to include use in type 2 diabetes patients with moderate or severe renal impairment. It is estimated that more than 25% of patients with this disease have moderate or severe renal impairment. No dose adjustment...
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Changes to portfolio of nationally commissioned services
Source: Department of Health (DH) Area: News The Advisory Group for National Specialised Services (AGNSS) makes recommendations to ministers on highly specialised services which should be commissioned nationally. The following eight services, which were formerly commissioned by PCTs, will be added to the national portfolio of services from April 2011...
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Older Type 2 diabetic males do not exhibit abnormal pulmonary oxygen uptake and muscle oxygen utilization dynamics during submaximal cycling exercise
We examined the Vo2 and muscle [HHb] kinetics in 12 older T2D patients with extended disease durations (age: 65 ± 5 years; disease duration 9.3 ± 3.8 years) and 12 healthy age-matched control participants (CON; age: 62 ± 6 years). Maximal oxygen uptake (Vo2max) was determined via a ramp incremental...
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Factors associated with purity, biological function, and activation potential of endothelial colony-forming cells
In conclusion, the passage number and a variety of coronary risk factors were associated with the purity, biological function, and activation potential of ex vivo-expanded ECFCs. Functional assessments and manipulations of ECFCs have to be pursued in patients with extensive risk factors. (Source: AJP: Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology) MedWorm...
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Medicine packaging gets plain English makeover
Familiar phrases on medicine packaging cause confusionRelated items from OnMedicaAdherence training helps cut high blood pressureA&E survey reveals need for better pain controlFake medicine warning hits cinemasDoH sets out plans for NHS 111Shocking variation in diabetes care across UK (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Antidiabetic effects of duodenojejunal bypass in an experimental model of diabetes induced by a high‐fat diet
Conclusion:Both normal and obese diabetic mice that underwent DJB displayed improved glucose tolerance and a reduction in fasting blood glucose, which mimicked findings in obese diabetic patients following bariatric surgery. The present data suggest that an increase in specific enteroendocrine cell populations may play a critical role in normalizing glucose...
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Atherosclerotic heart disease: prevalence and risk factors in hospitalized men with haemophilia A
Summary.  Atherosclerotic heart disease (ASHD) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in Western society. Few studies have determined prevalence and predictors of ASHD in haemophilia (HA), a population whose survival is improving with safer blood products and effective treatments for AIDS and hepatitis C. The purpose of this...
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Effects of a multi-herbal extract on type 2 diabetes
Conclusion: The aqueous extract of these seven hypoglycemic herbs demonstrated many therapeutic effects for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in cell and animal models. (Source: Chinese Medicine)
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Obesity is associated with fatal coronary heart disease independently of traditional risk factors and deprivation
Conclusions These hypothesis generating data suggest that obesity is associated with fatal, but not non-fatal, CHD after accounting for known cardiovascular risk factors and deprivation. Clinical trial registration WOSCOPS was carried out and completed before the requirement for clinical trial registration. (Source: Heart) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo...
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Effects of lifestyle interventions and long‐term weight loss on lipid outcomes †a systematic review
SummaryWeight and lipids are critical components of the metabolic syndrome, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Past reviews considering weight loss on lipid profiles have been for ≤1 year follow‐up and/or were for very overweight, obese or morbidly obese participants.This systematic review includes lifestyle interventions for adults (18†65 years), with a...
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Inhibitory activity of phenolic compounds from extra virgin olive oils on the enzymes involved in diabetes, obesity and hypertension
In conclusion this in vitro study evidenced the hypoglycemic and ACE inhibitory activities of VOOs phenolic extracts. The multivariate statistical model pointed out that the effect of secoiridoids was more pronounced than flavonoids.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONSIn this study potential health benefits of extra virgin olive oil micronutrients (phenolic compounds) were confirmed through...
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Study: 50-year-old with diabetes dies 6 yrs sooner
A 50-year-old with diabetes dies six years sooner than someone without the disease, and not just from a heart attack or a stroke, new research ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)
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Weekly Exenatide Misses Endpoint in Key Trial
(MedPage Today) -- An investigational once-weekly formulation of the injectable diabetes drug exenatide (Bydureon) failed to show noninferiority to daily liraglutide (Victoza), the trial's sponsors said. (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
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Diabetes: Death Gateway To Stroke, Cancer, Heart Attack
Most of us know that diabetics have a much higher rate of mortality caused by heart attack and stroke, but new research shows it also increases cancer risk by 25%, and heightened the risk of death from infection, kidney and liver disease. The United States Centers for Disease Control and...
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Eli Lilly's Diabetes 2 Bydureon Tests Against Victoza
Well the results are in. In the sixth study of its kind pitting diabetes type 2 therapies in observation, Bydureon and Victoza went head to head comparing the measure A1C, an assessment of average blood sugar, and to evaluate safety and tolerability. Over a time period of 26 weeks, patients...
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BPD dramatically improves long-term outcome in Type 2 diabetes
Research shows that Type 2 diabetes patients who undergo bilio-pancreatic diversion have significant improvements in diabetes, renal, and cardiovascular outcomes at 10 years compared with those who receive conventional diabetes therapy. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all...
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Gastric Bypass Wins for Diabetes Remission
March 3, 2011 (LabSpaces) †Gastric bypass surgery appears to lead to better long-term results including greater weight loss, resolution of diabetes and improved quality of life compared with sleeve gastrectomy and "lap-band" surgery, according to two reports in the February issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives...
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Working nights reduces skin cancer risk
BOSTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Working nights is linked to increased risk of some cancers, heart disease and diabetes, but workers may have less risk of skin cancer, U.S. researchers say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
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Diabetes shortens life, study confirms
A 50-year-old with diabetes will die six years earlier than someone without the disease -- and not just from a heart attack or a stroke -- new research finds. (Source: CTV Health)
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Clinical Trials Update: March 3, 2011
Type 2 Diabetes High Triglycerides Alzheimer's Disease (Ages 50-89) (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)
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New Study Shows Large Eggs are 14 Percent Lower in Cholesterol & 64 Percent Higher in Vitamin D
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Diet Soda May Raise Odds of Vascular Events; Salt Linked to Stroke Risk
March 3, 2011 (American Heart Association) †Even if you drink diet soda †instead of the sugar variety †you could still have a much higher risk of vascular events compared to those who don’t drink soda, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference...
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Penn Research Identifies Potential Mechanisms for Future Anti-Obesity Drugs
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Diabetes Dangers
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Diabetes Complications (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
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Diabetes increases risk for mortality from cancer, all causes
(Source: HemOncToday.com)
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Endothelin-1 Role in Human Eye: A Review
Endothelin is a potent vasoactive peptide occurring in three isotypes, ET-1, ET-2, and ET-3. Through its two main receptors, endothelin A and endothelin B, it is responsible for a variety of physiological functions, primarily blood flow control. Recent evidence from both human and animal models shows involvement of endothelin in...
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Amylin, Lilly diabetes drug falls short of Novo's
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A long-awaited experimental diabetes medicine from Eli Lilly & Co and Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc failed to match up to Novo Nordisk A/S's new Victoza drug in a study. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Diabetes linked to higher death risk from many causes
A 50-year-old with diabetes dies six years sooner than someone without the disease, and not just from a heart attack or a stroke, new research suggests. (Source: CTV Health)
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Valeritas Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For The V-Go™ Disposable Insulin Delivery Device For Use With NovoLog®
Valeritas, Inc., a medical technology company committed to the development and commercialization of innovative drug delivery solutions, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the company's V-Go Disposable Insulin Delivery Device for use with Novo Nordisk's NovoLog® for the continuous subcutaneous delivery of insulin in preset basal...
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Health Care Spending Caps Will Protect Massachusetts Families From Catastrophic Medical Expenses
Nearly 200,000 Bay Staters currently face the threat of catastrophic family health care expenses from serious, unexpected injuries or illnesses, such as accidents, sports injuries, cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. A new cap on out-of-pocket expenses, a key provision of the Affordable Care Act, will help those families protect both...
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Health Care Spending Caps Will Protect Kentucky Families From Catastrophic Medical Expenses
More than a quarter of a million Kentuckians currently face the threat of catastrophic family health care expenses from serious, unexpected injuries or illnesses, such as accidents, sports injuries, cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. A new cap on out-of-pocket expenses, a key provision of the Affordable Care Act, will help...
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Diabetes patients misdiagnosed
Doctors looking for diabetes have misdiagnosed approximately 100,000 people in England, latest research has shown (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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Middle aged diabetics can die six years earlier
Having diabetes in mid-life may reduce a personÂ's life expectancy by an average of six years, according to a large, multinational study funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC). (Source: Medical Research Council Research News)
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New Home Blood Pressure Check Created For Diabetics
Many people get stressed when they visit the doctor, leading to blood pressure readings higher than normal. It's called "White Coat Syndrome." And since two-thirds of diabetics suffer from high blood pressure, getting accurate readings is crucial to getting proper care for them. Jenna L... (Source: Health News from Medical...
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Non Communicable Diseases Hit The World's Poorest People
Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 8 million deaths in the world's poorest billion. NCDs - cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes - are no longer diseases of the wealthy. These were among some of the key messages coming out of this week's event co -organised by the...
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Type 2 diabetes in middle age 'can reduce your life by six years'
The new findings show people with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of dying from cancer, infection and mental disorders, as well as other conditions. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Tight Blood Sugar Control May Put Some Diabetics at Risk
Title: Tight Blood Sugar Control May Put Some Diabetics at RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/2/2011 8:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 3/3/2011 (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
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Diabetes Risks Go Beyond Heart Attacks, Strokes
Title: Diabetes Risks Go Beyond Heart Attacks, StrokesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/3/2011 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/3/2011 (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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Diabetes Ups Death Risk Overall, Study Shows
Title: Diabetes Ups Death Risk Overall, Study ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/2/2011 8:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 3/3/2011 (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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MicroRNA offers clue to treating diabetic kidney problems
A small piece of genetic material called microRNA-29c plays a major role in the development of kidney diseases related to diabetes, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicin e in a recent report in the Journal of Biological Chemistry . In a report that demonstrates the effect of this microRNA both...
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Better Health Tips to Prevent Illness and Disability
These healthy lifestyle steps can forestall and may even prevent illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. They can also improve your quality of life and recovery if you develop a health problem. (Source: WebMD Health)
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Boston Medical Center receives grant from Astrazeneca to 'end diabetes'
(Boston University Medical Center) In an effort to reduce the risks of diabetes and obesity while improving cardiovascular health, Boston Medical Center (BMC) today announced it has partnered with the YMCA of Greater Boston to form the Exercise and Nutrition to Decrease Diabetes (END Diabetes) Program. The goal of this...
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Researchers find new mechanism behind the formation and maintenance of long-term memories
(The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine) Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that lactate, a type of energy fuel in the brain, plays a critical role in the formation of long-term memory. These findings have important implications for common illnesses like Alzheimer's disease, other...
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A1C Versus Glucose Testing: A Comparison
Recently issued guidelines endorse the use of AIC for diagnosing diabetes, but the method is not without limitations. Diabetes Care (Source: Medscape Today Headlines) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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Type 2 diabetes linked to single gene mutation in one in ten patients
For individuals of white European descent, certain variations of the gene HMGA1 are associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a new study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Potassium Levels Possible Key To Racial Disparity In Type 2 Diabetes - 3/02/11
Johns Hopkins researchers find mineral deficiency increases disease risk. Lower potassium levels in the blood may help explain why African-Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as whites, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers. (Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine News)
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Will A Bike Ride a Day Keep the Doctor Away?: Researcher Says Portland’s Bike Paths Will Cut Its Health Costs
This study appeared in a special issue of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its national program Active Living Research. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity)
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Plasma Glucose After Stomach or Jejunum Glucose Infusion in Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Patients - a Possible Implication for Early Satiety Mechanism
Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2011; 119: 186-189DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1267201AbstractBackground: Morbidly obese patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery experience early satiety soon after the surgery; the mechanism of this effect is poorly understood. As blood glucose concentration plays a role in appetite regulation in humans, we hypothesized that after gastric bypass surgery glucose...
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High Prevalence of Prolonged QT Interval Duration in Male Patients with Cushing's Disease
Exp Clin Endocrinol DiabetesDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1271628AbstractHypogonadal males have recently been shown to present prolonged QT interval, an electrocardiographic measure indicative of risk for fatal cardiac arrhythmias. Excess cortisol secretion induces low testosterone levels in male patients with Cushing's disease but no study has yet evaluated if this is accompanied by changes...
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Changes of Serum Omentin Levels and Relationship between Omentin and Adiponectin Concentrations in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Exp Clin Endocrinol DiabetesDOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1269912AbstractBackground: Omentin has recently been characterized as a potent insulin-sensitizing adipokine, but its pathophysiologic roles in humans remain largely unknown.[...]© J. A. Barth Verlag in Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes)
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Primary Adrenal Lymphoma: 3 Case Reports with Different Outcomes
Exp Clin Endocrinol DiabetesDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1271629AbstractPrimary adrenal lymphoma (PAL) is an extremely rare entity, with approximately 70 cases reported in the English literature and 120 cases worldwide. Here we report the cases of a 53-year-old and a 62-year-old male patient and a 60-year-old female patient affected by large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma...
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Extra-adrenal Pheochromocytoma in the Organ of Zuckerkandl: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies
Exp Clin Endocrinol DiabetesDOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1270511AbstractPheochromocytoma (PHEO) and paraganglioma (PGL) are rare catecholamine-secreting neuroendocrine tumors arising from chromaffin tissue and can occur within the adrenal medulla (PHEO) or extra-adrenal sites (PGL). The most common site for PGL is the organ of Zuckerkandl, extra-adrenal chromaffin tissue near the origin of the inferior...
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Glucose Homeostasis Abnormalities Assessed by an OGTT in Coronary Artery Disease Patients During Admission and Follow-up at Ambulation
Exp Clin Endocrinol DiabetesDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1271668AbstractBackground: Most non diabetic patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) demonstrate an abnormality in glucose homeostasis. It was claimed that an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) undertaken during the admission is a good indicator of the patient's glycemic status.[...]© J. A. Barth Verlag in Georg...
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Early Onset and High Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes in PCOS and Insulin Resistant Women Before and After Assisted Reproduction
Exp Clin Endocrinol DiabetesDOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1269883AbstractObjectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and/or insulin resistance (IR) are frequent conditions in women choosing assisted reproduction techniques (ART). However, infertility work-up has to include testing of insulin sensitivity to diagnose IR. It was the aim of the study to analyze the frequency of impaired glucose...
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Iddm1 and Iddm2 Homozygous WOK.4BB Rats Develop Lymphopenia, but no Hyperglycemia like the BB/OK Rats
Exp Clin Endocrinol DiabetesDOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1270510AbstractBB rats develop type 1 diabetes and WOKW rats facets of the metabolic syndrome. Both strains are common the RT1u haplotype of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) which is essential for type 1 diabetes development in BB rats (Iddm1). However, BB rats need an additional gene (lymphopenia,...
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Diabetes mellitus, fasting glucose, and risk of cause-specific death: The Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration
In this study, partly funded by the British Heart Foundation, hazard ratios were calculated for cause-specific death, according to baseline diabetes status or fasting glucose level, from individual-participant data on 123,205 deaths among 820,900 people in 97 prospective studies. . After adjustment for age, sex, smoking status, and body-mass index, hazard...
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Intensive glucose lowering in type 2 diabetes has worse long-term mortality
Source: New England Journal of Medicine Area: News Follow-up analysis of the ACCORD controlled trial of intensive glucose lowering in patients with type 2 diabetes found that while the risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI) was reduced by intensive therapy, overall mortality increased. Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased...
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Are Energy Drinks Dangerous for Kids?
In an intriguing recent study, researchers suggest that highly caffeinated energy drinks may be dangerous for children and young adults. After reviewing the available scientific literature, the study authors learned that 30 to 50 percent of adolescents reportedly consume energy drinks. The concern is that these drinks, which can contain...
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Alkermes shares nosedive on diabetes data
(Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
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Pre-pregnancy weight and excess weight gain are risk factors for macrosomia in women with gestational diabetes
Authors: J G Ouzounian, G D Hernandez, L M Korst, M M Montoro, L R Battista, C L Walden & R H Lee (Source: Journal of Perinatology) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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Chemoprevention of lung carcinogenesis by the combination of aerosolized budesonide and oral pioglitazone in A/J mice
AbstractBudesonide, a synthetic glucocorticoid used for treating asthma, and pioglitazone, a synthetic peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptors γ ligand used for the treatment of diabetes, were evaluated for their combinational chemopreventive efficacy on mouse lung cancer using female A/J mice with benzo(a)pyrene used as the carcinogen. All chemopreventive treatments began 2‐wk post‐carcinogen...
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Type 2 diabetes poses heightened risk of death from cancer and other maladies
A Type 2 diabetic on average will die six years earlier than non-diabetics, researchers find. Such patients are more likely to succumb to cancer, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, pneumonia and other ailments.A 50-year-old with Type 2 diabetes will lose an average of six years of life as a result of...
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Peripheral blood gene expression profiles in metabolic syndrome, coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes
Authors: B L Grayson, L Wang & T M Aune (Source: Genes and Immunity)
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Coding, classification and diagnosis of diabetes: a review of the coding, classification and diagnosis of diabetes in primary care in England with recommendations for improvement
This report aims to improve the diagnosis, classification and coding of diabetes. (Source: NHS Networks)
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Differential regulation of BACE1 expression by oxidative and nitrosative signals
In this study, we investigated redox regulation of BACE1, the rate-limiting enzyme responsible for the beta-cleavage of APP to Abeta peptides. Results: Herein, we studied events such as S-nitrosylation, a covalent modification of cysteine residues by NO, and H2O2-mediated oxidation. We found that NO and H2O2 differentiallymodulate BACE1 expression and...
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A new mental health strategy for England
(Source: BMJ Online First)
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Diabetes increases risk for death from nonvascular causes
Diabetic patients are at increased risk for death from cancer and other nonvascular causes, as well as being at increased risk for death from vascular disease, compared with nondiabetics, show study results. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
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Relationship between MTNR1B (melatonin receptor 1B gene) polymorphism rs10830963 and glucose levels in overweight children and adolescents†
Conclusions: The G‐allele of rs10830693 in the MTNR1B gene was significantly related to glucose levels, while an impact of this genetic variant on the changes in glucose metabolism in children participating in a lifestyle intervention was not observable. (Source: Pediatric Diabetes)
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Use of metformin in pediatric age
(Source: Pediatric Diabetes)
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Heightened risk from diabetes
Having diabetes may reduce life expectancy by an average of six years, according to a large study involving researchers in Glasgow. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
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Diabetes Ups Risk of Death from All Causes (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Diabetes not only doubles vascular death risk but also substantially raises risk of death from nonvascular causes, including cancer and infectious diseases, researchers found. (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
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Diabetics have higher risk of death from cancer
LONDON (Reuters) - Doctors know that diabetics have a higher than normal risk of dying of heart attacks or strokes, but new research on Wednesday showed that having diabetes also ups the risk of dying from many cancers and other diseases. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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14th annual Dartmouth Community Medical School asks: "Is Modern Society Killing Us?"
Stress. Substance abuse and addiction. Obesity and diabetes. Cancer. Sleep disorders and deprivation. Antibiotic-resistant superbugs. The modern world is full of health issues and risks. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
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Diabetes heightens risk of cancer death: study
LONDON (Reuters) - Doctors know that diabetics have a higher than normal risk of dying of heart attacks or strokes, but new research Wednesday showed that having diabetes also raises the risk of dying from many cancers and other diseases. (Source: Reuters: Health) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo...
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Diabetes Mellitus, Fasting Glucose, and Risk of Cause-Specific Death
New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 364, Issue 9, Page 829-841, March 2011. (Source: New England Journal of Medicine)
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Diabetes Linked to Premature Death From Vascular Disease, Other Causes
Diabetes is associated with substantial premature death from several cancers, infectious diseases, external causes, intentional self-harm, and degenerative disorders. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
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Increased Cortisol Level: A Possible Link Between Climacteric Symptoms and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
How important is the regulation of cortisol in the general health of menopausal women? Menopause (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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Diabetes out of Control in Many Countries: US Study
People with diabetes in the U.S. and several other countries do not get effective treatment, and health insurance, not personal wealth, plays a big role in determining which diabetics get good care, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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To Increase Physical Activity, Focus on How, not Why
read more (Source: Diabetes News from dLife.com)
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Dose response of subcutaneous GLP‐1 infusion in patients with type 2 diabetes
Conclusions: rGLP‐1 produced continuous improvements in glycemic control across a broad dose range of up to 8.5 pmol/kg/min. (Source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism)
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Diabetes management in an Australian primary care population
SummaryWhat is known and objective:  Worldwide studies have shown that significant proportions of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) do not meet targets for glycaemic control, blood pressure (BP) and lipids, putting them at higher risk of developing complications. However, little is known about medicines management in Australian primary care...
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Stopping Type 1 Diabetes
Are more aggressive research strategies needed to conquer diabetes in the near future? Diabetes (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
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Dairy Intake May Not Mean Much for Longevity
March 2, 2011 (Reuters) †Despite concerns over saturated fats in dairy products, the milk and cheese in your diet may not have much effect on your longevity, according to Dutch researchers. Their study, which was funded by the Dutch Dairy Foundation, followed more than 120,000 older adults for a...
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Improving Blood Pressure Control in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and High Cardiovascular Risk
Patients with diabetes mellitus and symptomatic coronary artery disease are also likely to be hypertensive and, overall, are at very high cardiovascular (CV) risk. This paper reports the findings of a posthoc analysis of the 1113 patients with diabetes mellitus in the ACTION trial: ACTION itself showed that outcomes in...
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Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Treatment Practices of Known Adult Hypertensive Patients in Saudi Arabia
Conclusion. Hypertension (known and undetected) is a major chronic health problem among adults in Saudi Arabia. Many patients' practices need changes. A comprehensive approach is needed to prevent, early detect, and control the disease targeting, the risk factors, and predictors identified. (Source: Anesthesiology Research and Practice)
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