Topic: Diabetes
The speculation earlier this week that Roche was planning a round of cutbacks is, in fact, on the money. After a scheduled managerial meeting, the drugmaker issued a statement using the usual euphemis ... moreThe old, cheap diabetes drug metformin is attracting notice as a chemoprevention agent. Medscape Medical News ... more
Many people with developmental disability are sedentary and obese, have poor diet, and consequently suffer from conditions such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, hypertension and type 2 diabete ... more
In an effort to bring greater awareness to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS Challenge, Inc. has created a 13-week television series to help women with PCOS. PCOS is estimated to affect one-in-ten wom ... more
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insul ... more
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HALO) announced the initiation of two Phase 2 Ultrafast Insulin treatment studies that utilize its rHuPH20 hyaluronidase enzyme (PH20) in combination with the two ... more
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insul ... more
Athens, Ga. – Stem cells might be thought of as trunks in the tree of life. All multi-cellular organisms have them, and they can turn into a dazzling variety other cells—kidney, brain, heart or skin ... more
UCSF researchers today unveiled a prototype model of the first implantable artificial kidney, in a development that one day could eliminate the need for dialysis. The device, which would include thous ... more
Researchers at The University of Western Ontario have provided the first direct evidence using a biological marker, to show chronic stress plays an important role in heart attacks. Stressors such as j ... more
New findings may lead to the development of more effective therapies for inflammation, wounds and malignant tumors LA JOLLA, CA – August 31, 2010 –– In two closely related studies, two teams of Scr ... more
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Related MedlinePlus Pages: African-American Health, Kidney Diseases ... more
School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality -- and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health pr ... more
Researchers have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance. ... more
by Douglas Perednia, MDThinking is hard work. This is why so few people bother. At least voluntarily. So whenever it seems like the threat of brainwork looms in modern American medicine, we ca ... more
After months of waiting, the final and complete results from a study about the Meridia diet pill are now available in The New England Journal of Medicine and the findings are as bad as what was sugges ... more
Did the American Heart Association #8217;s Circulation journal publish a ghostwritten article about Avandia? There has been disagreement about this ever since the US Senate Finance Committee released ... more
Findings reflect those of population studies in humans, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Medicines, Lung Cancer ... more
Type 2 Diabetes Alzheimer's Disease Rheumatoid Arthritis /div ... more
The Associated Press/Washington Post: Hundreds of thousands of Vietnam War veterans are receiving disability compensation for diseases normally associated with aging - not combat - because of the poss ... more
Two studies reveal that smokers may have a significantly lower risk of developing lung cancer and colorectal cancer with the drug metformin, which is commonly prescribed for diabetes type 2 treatment, ... more
Older adults with diabetes who have high blood pressure, walk slowly or lose their balance, or believe they're in bad health, are significantly more likely to have weaker memory and slower, more rigid ... more
Two studies reveal that smokers may have a significantly lower risk of developing lung cancer and colorectal cancer with the drug metformin, which is commonly prescribed for diabetes type 2 treatment, ... more
Two studies reveal that smokers may have a significantly lower risk of developing lung cancer and colorectal cancer with the drug metformin, which is commonly prescribed for diabetes type 2 treatment, ... more
More study needed to determine why veterans with PTSD are more at risk than others Results of a study reported in the September issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggest that Vet ... more
A majority of adults in California are obese or overweight, and more than 2 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research... ... more
A majority of adults in California are obese or overweight, and more than 2 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research... ... more
Older adults with diabetes who have high blood pressure, walk slowly or lose their balance, or believe they're in bad health, are significantly more likely to have weaker memory and slower, more rigid ... more
RNAi screening used for the first time to study Ewing #8217;s sarcoma PHOENIX, Ariz. — Aug. 31, 2010 — The first study of Ewing #8217;s sarcoma that screened hundreds of genes based on how they affe ... more
Scientists are reporting new evidence that the fat tissue in those spare tires and lower belly pooches — far from being a dormant storage depot for surplus calories — is an active organ that sends c ... more
Men with chronic insomnia who slept for less than six hours were four times more likely to die during the 14-year follow-up period, according to a new study. Results were adjusted for potential confou ... more
A new proposed diabetes test could miss millions of cases of diabetes and pre-diabetes and also over-diagnose black Americans if it was used as a screening tool, suggests a new study.Source: Reuters H ... more
Obama Administration Appeals Judge's Order Banning Stem Cell Research Cough Medicine Ingredient May Get New Restrictions: FDA Diabetes Top Reason for Vietna ... more
Study is the first to demonstrate that chronic insomnia with objectively measured short sleep duration is associated with increased mortality in men DARIEN, Ill. – A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the ... more
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- AstraZeneca Plc was given more time to settle 6,000 lawsuits claiming its antipsychotic drug Seroquel causes diabetes after a group of judges decided not to send the cases back ... more
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- AstraZeneca Plc was given more time to settle 6,000 lawsuits claiming its antipsychotic drug Seroquel causes diabetes after a group of judges decided not to send the cases back ... more
In yesterday #39;s Dispatch, ACSH staffers considered the Reproductive Risk Factors for Incontinence Study at Kaiser (RRISK) study, which correlates breast feeding with a reduced risk of Type 2 diabet ... more
A majority of adults in California are obese or overweight and more than 2 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study. Both conditions have increased significantly in just six ... more
New research in the FASEB Journal suggests that the #8216;Sprouty #8217; protein could be a therapeutic target for patients with obesity and/or osteoporosis, as well as diabetes, osteoarthritis and h ... more
A majority of adults in California are obese or overweight, and more than 2 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. Both co ... more
Prior history of blood flow problems, diabetes, narrowed arteries raises odds, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack, Stroke ... more
Diabetes Top Reason For Vietnam Vets' Health Claims Restaurant Portions Too Large: Study Support For Health Care Law Declines: Poll Ground Beef Rec ... more
In the Reproductive Risk Factors for Incontinence Study at Kaiser (RRISK), researchers found that mothers who never breast-fed were nearly at double the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D) compa ... more
New research from the University of Chicago found that many middle-aged and older Americans with diabetes are sexually active but more likely to experience sexual problems compared with counterparts ... more
New research from the University of Chicago found that many middle-aged and older Americans with diabetes are sexually active but more likely to experience sexual problems compared with counterparts ... more
But many have unaddressed sexual problems that may impair their quality of life, expert says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Seniors' Health, Sexual Health ... more
Women who opted for the bottle had double the odds for the illness later, study found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Feeding, Diabetes ... more
Prior history of blood flow problems, diabetes, narrowed arteries raises odds, study finds ... more
Press conference on the occasion of the 23rd ECNP Congress 2010, Amsterdam All humans are synchronised to the rhythmic light-dark changes that occur on a daily basis. Rhythms in physiological and bioc ... more
Last year, researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) announced that they had shown, for the first time, that adult neural stem cells could improve the memory of mice with advanced Alzh ... more
CINCINNATI – Scientists have identified a genetic basis for determining the severity of allergic asthma in experimental models of the disease. The study may help in the search for future therapeutic ... more
Genetic variant may increase susceptibility to migraine triggers A world-wide collaboration of researchers has identified the first-ever genetic risk factor associated with common types of migraine. T ... more
Examination of a gene involved in cell signaling finds that four common variants of this gene are associated with the development of end-stage renal disease in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes, a ... more
Examination of a gene involved in cell signaling finds that four common variants of this gene are associated with the development of end-stage renal disease in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes, a ... more
A mother who breastfed her children has a considerably lower risk of developing Diabetes Type 2 when she is older, compared to women who breastfed or women who never gave birth, according to an articl ... more
A mother who breastfed her children has a considerably lower risk of developing Diabetes Type 2 when she is older, compared to women who breastfed or women who never gave birth, according to an articl ... more
Breastfeeding for a month or longer appears to reduce a woman's risk of getting diabetes later in life, according to a new study. ... more
Middle aged and older adults are interested in sexual activity, but diabetes impairs libido and can result in erectile dysfunction, a new study shows. ... more
Most weight loss programs try to motivate individuals with warnings of the long-term health consequences of obesity: increased risk for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma. ... more
Many middle-aged and older adults with diabetes are sexually active, according to a new survey. Seventy percent of partnered men with diabetes and 62 percent of partnered women with diabetes engaged i ... more
Mothers who did not breastfeed their children have significantly higher rates of type 2 diabetes later in life than moms who breastfed, a new study finds. Twenty-seven percent of mothers who did not b ... more
Naringenin, an antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits and other citrus fruits, may cause the liver to break down fat while increasing insulin sensitivity, a process that naturally o ... more
But many have unaddressed sexual problems that may impair their quality of life, expert says ... more
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Prostate Cancer Related Pain Type 2 Diabetes /div ... more
Women who opted for the bottle had double the odds for the illness later, study found ... more
Most recent studies show that elderly people over the age of 80 often have mixed pathologies in their brains that account for their memory loss and confusion. Very few senior citizens have "pure Alzhe ... more
Many middle-aged and older adults with diabetes are sexually active according to a study of nearly 2,000 people aged 57 to 85 presented in the September 2010 issue of the journal Diabetes Care. Almost ... more
This year, thousands of people in communities across the country will join the movement to Stop Diabetes® by participating in the American Diabetes Association's Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes even ... more
Naringenin, an antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits and other citrus fruits, may cause the liver to break down fat while increasing insulin sensitivity, a process that naturally o ... more
Rising numbers of people who are resistant to insulin or who have type 2 diabetes may also have an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease according to a new study published in Neurology. The study of 1 ... more
Many middle-aged and older adults with diabetes are sexually active according to a study of nearly 2,000 people aged 57 to 85 presented in the September 2010 issue of the journal Diabetes Care... ... more
This year, thousands of people in communities across the country will join the movement to Stop Diabetes® by participating in the American Diabetes Association's Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes even ... more
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 27 – Mothers who did not breastfeed their children have significantly higher rates of type 2 diabetes later in life than moms who breastfed, report University of Pittsburgh researche ... more
A study led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist Richard Anderson suggests that a water soluble extract of cinnamon, which contains antioxidative compounds, could help reduce risk factors ... more
A study led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist Richard Anderson suggests that a water soluble extract of cinnamon, which contains antioxidative compounds, could help reduce risk factors ... more
A study led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist Richard Anderson suggests that a water soluble extract of cinnamon, which contains antioxidative compounds, could help reduce risk factors ... more
A new study lends support to a link between diabetes and AD, showing a relationship between diabetes risk factors and neuritic plaques, although not neurofibrillary tangles, the other hallmark of AD. ... more
In spite of protestations that Medi-Share is not insurance, the Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled otherwise. A Christians-only health care plan provides a "contract for insurance " and doesn #39;t qua ... more
Individuals with Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease because they are more likely to develop plaques in the brain associated with Azheimer's, say ... more
Individuals with Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease because they are more likely to develop plaques in the brain associated with Azheimer's, say ... more
Latest study correlates insulin troubles with dementia-linked brain plaques Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Diabetes ... more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released new estimates that one in every 110 children (1 in 70 boys) is diagnosed with autism. Autism has become more common in our childr ... more
On August 23rd, a federal district judge issued a temporary ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. Stem cell research holds great promise for the treatment of millions of Americans w ... more
People with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes appear to be at an increased risk of developing plaques in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to new research publishe ... more
Naringenin, an antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits and other citrus fruits, may cause the liver to break down fat while increasing insulin sensitivity, a process that naturally o ... more
Why is it that some people lose weight and body fat when they exercise and eat less and others don't? German researchers say MRI and magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy can provide the answer - and h ... more
Why is it that some people lose weight and body fat when they exercise and eat less and others don't? German researchers say MRI and magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy can provide the answer - and h ... more
A new study demonstrates the mechanism by which a single grapefruit compound controls fat and glucose metabolism, replacing multiple drugs. ... more
Latest study correlates insulin troubles with dementia-linked brain plaques ... more
People with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes may be at increased risk for developing telltale brain plaques that are closely linked to Alzheimer's disease, a study shows. ... more
People with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes appear to be at an increased risk of developing plaques in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. ... more
Study suggests potential for new oncolytic therapies LA JOLLA, CA-A novel mechanism used by adenovirus to sidestep the cell #8217;s suicide program, could go a long way to explain how tumor suppressor ... more
Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic page on drug reactions.Most of the time, medicines make our lives better. They reduce aches and pains, fight infections, and control problems such as high blood ... more
Just as the FDA decides the fate of the controversial Avandia diabetes pill, a new study finds the drug has the same cardiovascular risk as the rival Actos medication. In the latest analysis, about 4 ... more
Some diabetics are at risk of developing chronic kidney disease if they have mutations of a certain gene, a long-term study in Hong Kong has found.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dia ... more
Cellonis Biotechnologies, a Beijing and HK-based medical research and application company, has recorded some remarkable results in the treatment of a twelve-year-old boy with diabetes using their stem ... more
A new analysis of diabetes medications Avandia (rosiglitazone) and Actos (pioglitazone) revealed that the risk of heart attack and/or heart failure, or death were the same, approximately 4%. The stud ... more
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) announced that the company will supply its novel, ultra rapid acting insulin AFREZZATM (insulin human [rDNA origin]) for use in a study being conducted by the Juven ... more
The script for two research teams inducted into the American Chemical Society (ACS) scientific "hall of fame" - the ACS Heroes of Chemistry - is a tale of two pills. One team invented a medication tha ... more
In contrast to previous reports, the risks of the composite endpoint of heart attack, heart failure, both, or death were the same about 4 percent for patients taking the diabetes drugs rosiglitazone o ... more
Cellonis Biotechnologies, a Beijing and HK-based medical research and application company, has recorded some remarkable results in the treatment of a twelve-year-old boy with diabetes using their stem ... more
A new analysis of diabetes medications Avandia (rosiglitazone) and Actos (pioglitazone) revealed that the risk of heart attack and/or heart failure, or death were the same, approximately 4%. The stud ... more
Patients taking Avandia or Actos were 4 percent more likely to experience heart attacks, heart failure or die, according to the study published yesterday in the American Heart Association journal, Ci ... more
Patients taking Avandia or Actos were 4 percent more likely to experience heart attacks, heart failure or die, according to the study published yesterday in the American Heart Association journal, Ci ... more
Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Medicines, Heart Diseases ... more
Research led by the Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick has found that unhealthy glucose levels in patients with diabetes can cause significantly more problems for the body than just t ... more
In striking contrast to four other large studies, a study of patients in a large HMO finds no evidence that the diabetes drug Avandia is riskier than Actos, a similar medication. ... more
Why is it that some people lose weight and body fat when they exercise and eat less and others don't? Researchers say MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy can provide the answer -- and help predict ... more
Examination of a gene involved in cell signaling finds that four common variants of this gene are associated with the development of end-stage renal disease in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes, a ... more
A new analysis of data on patients covered by a single insurance company reports that risks of heart disease events and death were no different between patients who took the diabetes drugs rosiglitazo ... more
Finding conflicts with previous research that found Avandia riskier than Actos ... more
A water soluble extract of cinnamon, which contains antioxidative compounds, could help reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease, a new study suggests. ... more
Diabetes UK is funding new research to determine if fermentable carbohydrates found in foods like asparagus, garlic, chicory and Jerusalem artichokes could be used to help weight loss and prevent Type ... more
Diabetes UK is funding new research to determine if fermentable carbohydrates found in foods like asparagus, garlic, chicory and Jerusalem artichokes could be used to help weight loss and prevent Type ... more
A review of six studies involving 220,000 men and women found that those who consume one and a half extra servings of green leafy vegetables per day reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus by ... more
Diabetes UK is funding new research to determine if fermentable carbohydrates found in foods like asparagus, garlic, chicory and Jerusalem artichokes could be used to help weight loss and prevent Type ... more
The extent to which vitamin D deficiency may increase susceptibility to a wide range of diseases is dramatically highlighted in research published today. Scientists have mapped the points at which vit ... more
A study led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist Richard Anderson suggests that a water soluble extract of cinnamon, which contains antioxidative compounds, could help reduce risk factors ... more
Researchers have found that unhealthy glucose levels in patients with diabetes can cause significantly more problems for the body than just the well-known symptoms of the disease. The raised glucose c ... more
Special Report: Diabetes 9 to 5: Tips to Help You Manage Your Diabetes at Work ... more
AUGUSTA, Ga. - A daily dose of an old antibiotic may help diabetics avoid a stroke or at least minimize its damage, Medical College of Georgia researchers report. Minocycline, a drug already under stu ... more
Given that patient and consumer groups are increasingly involved in as stakeholders and experts in management and scientific committees at the European Medicines Agency, one activist group decided to ... more
Avandiagate, as some have called it, appears to be never ending. In the latest twist, a letter and accompanying memo that GlaxoSmithKline wrote and distributed at the behest of the FDA is now itself t ... more
Drinking too much soda could have health consequences ranging from weight gain to osteoporosis to kidney problems, according to the August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. Soda was once con ... more
More study needed to clarify role that diet plays in development of the disease, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Nutrition ... more
Mr Lewis Pounentis has been named the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's South Australian Pharmacist of the Year. Mr Pounentis is a pharmacist proprietor and has more than 15 years' experience in ... more
Drinking too much soda could have health consequences ranging from weight gain to osteoporosis to kidney problems, according to the August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. Soda was once con ... more
Diabetes UK's 'Diabetes Challenge' fundraising website - www.diabeteschallenge.org.uk - created with Chameleon Net, has won an 'Award of Excellence' at the Communicator Awards. The Awards, judged and ... more
Many older adults -- ages 65 to 85 -- remain sexually active and consider sexuality an important part of their lives. But with age, sexuality also can be challenging. The August issue of Mayo Clinic H ... more
Drinking too much soda could have health consequences ranging from weight gain to osteoporosis to kidney problems, according to the August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. Soda was once con ... more
Diabetes UK's 'Diabetes Challenge' fundraising website - www.diabeteschallenge.org.uk - created with Chameleon Net, has won an 'Award of Excellence' at the Communicator Awards. The Awards, judged and ... more
By Andrew Jack at The FT:There are lies, damned lies and ... the results of clinical trials. That might be the conclusion from internal AstraZeneca documents made public during litigation on its antip ... more
By Andrew Jack at The FT:There are lies, damned lies and ... the results of clinical trials. That might be the conclusion from internal AstraZeneca documents made public during litigation on its antip ... more
All people with type 1 diabetes, and some with type 2, need to inject or pump insulin into their bodies to survive. Figuring out how much insulin is necessary requires frequent monitoring and can be d ... more
All people with type 1 diabetes, and some with type 2, need to inject or pump insulin into their bodies to survive. Figuring out how much insulin is necessary requires frequent monitoring and can be d ... more
Low testosterone levels to blame for low libido, fatigue and weight gain CHICAGO – While most frequently associated with women #8217;s health, age-related hormone changes, often dubbed menopause, can ... more
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited ("Takeda") announced that an additional indication for "NESINA®" (generic name: Alogliptin), combination therapy with thiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetes, was ... more
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited ("Takeda") announced that an additional indication for "NESINA®" (generic name: Alogliptin), combination therapy with thiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetes, was ... more
In experiments with potentially broad health care implications, researchers have devised a method that works at a very small scale to sequence DNA quickly and relatively inexpensively. That could open ... more
A meta-analysis suggests that increasing daily intake of green leafy vegetables could significantly reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News ... more
Bariatric surgery appears to be associated with reduced use of medications and lower health care costs among patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Sur ... more
Bariatric surgery appears to be associated with reduced use of medications and lower health care costs among patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Sur ... more
More study needed to clarify role that diet plays in development of the disease, researchers say ... more
The growing problem of diabetes in Scotland is to be tackled by a new Scottish Government Action Plan launched this week. The Scottish Diabetes Action Plan sets out a course of action over the next t ... more
Black and Hispanic kidney donors are significantly more likely than white donors to develop hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease, according to new Saint Louis University research publishe ... more
Researchers from Leicester University in the UK who analyzed pooled data from six studies examining links between fruit and vegetable consumption and type 2 diabetes suggest that increasing daily in ... more
The growing problem of diabetes in Scotland is to be tackled by a new Scottish Government Action Plan launched this week. The Scottish Diabetes Action Plan sets out a course of action over the next t ... more
Bariatric surgery appears to be associated with reduced use of medications and lower health care costs among patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Sur ... more
Dilation of blood vessels restores muscle synthesis in elderly GALVESTON, Texas — University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers believe they #8217;ve found a way to use widely available ... more
Skeletal muscles combust both lipids and carbohydrates during exercise. The carbohydrates consist of both glycogen stored in the muscles as well as glucose extracted from the blood. Being a major sink ... more
People who increase their consumption of green leafy vegetables and fruit and stick to a healthier diet can significantly reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study says. ... more
Eating more green leafy vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, new research finds. ... more
Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers develop method with potential to evaluate effectiveness of autism therapy August 19, 2010 — (BRONX, NY) — A new study by researchers at Albert Einstei ... more
Montreal, August 19, 2010 – The internationally-renowned scientific journal Immunity, from the Cell Press group, publishes online today, and will publish in its August 27 print issue, the results of ... more
Lab analysis has found Prolatis' to contain Sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED), making Prolatis' an unapproved drug. ... more
Study shows that some insulin-producing beta cells can persist for decades Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetes Type 1 ... more
Blacks who donate one of their kidneys have a higher risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease compared to white donors, doctors reported on Wednesday.Source: Reuters Health Related Med ... more
Low Levels of Income, Education Increase Women's Diabetes Risk: Study Possible Link Between Athletes' Head Injuries and Lou Gehrig's Disease: Study Lily Hal ... more
People with diabetic foot problems can lower their risk of leg amputation by relying on coordinated care that includes a podiatrist, according to a recent study. For instance, those with diabetes-rela ... more
Researchers from the University of Glasgow, University of Bristol, University College London, and St George's, University of London have been awarded a £195,000 grant by Diabetes UK to investigate ... more
People with diabetic foot problems can lower their risk of leg amputation by relying on coordinated care that includes a podiatrist, according to a recent study. For instance, those with diabetes-rela ... more
Sanford-Burnham scientists uncover new clues to the molecular action of memantine, a drug used to treat Alzheimer #8217;s disease, that show why side effects are rare Alzheimer #8217;s disease destroy ... more
Emodin, a natural product that can be extracted from various Chinese herbs including Rheum palmatum and Polygonum cuspidatum, shows promise as an agent that could reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes. ... more
Gene variants associated with an increased risk for type-1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis may confer previously unknown benefits to their human carriers, say researchers at the Stanford University ... more
Emodin, a natural product that can be extracted from various Chinese herbs including Rheum palmatum and Polygonum cuspidatum, shows promise as an agent that could reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes. ... more
Eating diets containing omega-3 fish oil or healthy monounsaturated fats found in oils such as olive and canola may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors known ... more
Cancer and chronic pain are two of the most widespread conditions afflicting humanity today. Developing therapeutics for either one of these targets is daunting enough for any life sciences company. B ... more
A small prospective study suggests microvascular decompression may be an effective treatment for some type 2 diabetic patients. Medscape Medical News ... more
Overweight children at risk for diabetes are also face higher risk for developing weak bones, a new study says. ... more
An international study of more than 60,000 women has drawn new light on the relationship between osteoporosis and fractures. Scientists call for more to be done to identify and treat patients at the h ... more
Gene variants associated with an increased risk for type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis may confer previously unknown benefits to their human carriers, say researchers. As a result, the human rac ... more
Emodin, a natural product that can be extracted from various Chinese herbs including Rheum palmatum and Polygonum cuspidatum, shows promise as an agent that could reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes. ... more
People with metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of risk factors for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes -- have a better chance of reversing it if they stick to a healthy diet, a new study shows.Sou ... more
There's been a lot of interest in Vitamin D lately, and the latest research shows that 1,25-dihyroxy Vitamin D3 deficiency is linked to a surprising number of health conditions such as depression, bac ... more
Study shows that some insulin-producing beta cells can persist for decades ... more
The Urothelial Biology Team at NYU School of Medicine received an $8.2 million, five-year program project (P01) grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) ... more
New research claiming that fast food restaurants should give out statins to combat the effects of fatty food could encourage people to lead unhealthier lives and increase the risk of people developing ... more
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Spectroscopy Laboratory are working on a non-invasive way for people with diabetes to measure their glucose levels using light. The experim ... more
Diabetes UK is dismayed that 'The Hospital' programme broadcast yesterday on Channel 4 misrepresented people with diabetes and missed the opportunity to educate the viewing public about the many facet ... more
Research has suggested that coffee consumption may be associated with a protective effect against the development of type 2 diabetes - the most common form of diabetes which accounts for 90% of diagno ... more
New research claiming that fast food restaurants should give out statins to combat the effects of fatty food could encourage people to lead unhealthier lives and increase the risk of people developing ... more
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Spectroscopy Laboratory are working on a non-invasive way for people with diabetes to measure their glucose levels using light. The experim ... more
Diabetes UK is dismayed that 'The Hospital' programme broadcast yesterday on Channel 4 misrepresented people with diabetes and missed the opportunity to educate the viewing public about the many facet ... more
The Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH):"It did affect me to find out that I was at risk for diabetes, which I had no family history of. But my family has all been extremely lean and I ... more
Contact: Kim Newman sciencenews@einstein.yu.edu 718-430-3101 Albert Einstein College of Medicine August 16, 2010 ”€ (BRONX, NY) ”€ A study led by a researcher at Albert Einstein College of Medicine ... more
Emodin, a natural product that can be extracted from various Chinese herbs including Rheum palmatum and Polygonum cuspidatum, shows promise as an agent that could reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes. ... more
A large prospective study of 5033 men and women in the Tromsø Study in northern Norway has reported that moderate wine consumption is independently associated with better performance on cognitive tes ... more
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Double standard for big pharma bribes By Shelley DuBois, reporterAugust 17, 2010: 11:44 AM ETFORTUNE -- Legally, of course, companies can't bribe anyone to do anything, whether the kickback is takin ... more
Double standard for big pharma bribes By Shelley DuBois, reporterAugust 17, 2010: 11:44 AM ETFORTUNE -- Legally, of course, companies can't bribe anyone to do anything, whether the kickback is takin ... more
Inflammation-causing cells in fat tissue may explain the link between obesity and diabetes, a team of Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers in Melbourne, Australia, has shown... ... more
Study finds reduced drug and health care costs may make surgery a cost-effective alternative for some Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Diabetes Medicines, Weight Loss Surgery ... more
Inflammation-causing cells in fat tissue may explain the link between obesity and diabetes, a team of Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers in Melbourne, Australia, has shown. The discovery, by ... more
In experiments with potentially broad health care implications, a research team led by a University of Washington physicist has devised a method that works at a very small scale to sequence DNA quickl ... more
JDRF has announced another important step on the road to the development of an artificial pancreas - an automated system to better manage the blood sugar of people with type 1 diabetes - with the esta ... more
Inflammation-causing cells in fat tissue may explain the link between obesity and diabetes, a team of Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers in Melbourne, Australia, has shown... ... more
JDRF has announced another important step on the road to the development of an artificial pancreas - an automated system to better manage the blood sugar of people with type 1 diabetes - with the esta ... more
Children at risk for diabetes before they reach puberty also appear to be at risk for weak bones, Medical College of Georgia researchers report. A study of 140 overweight children age 7-11 who got lit ... more
A new study describes how a carbohydrate-binding protein, galectin-3, promotes angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels. Targeting the protein, scientists identified two approaches that significa ... more
Children at risk for diabetes before they reach puberty also appear to be at risk for weak bones, Medical College of Georgia researchers report. A study of 140 overweight children age 7-11 who got lit ... more
Bariatric surgery appears to be associated with reduced use of medications and lower health care costs among patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. ... more