News tagged with diabetic medication
Eradicating dangerous bacteria may cause permanent harm
In the zeal to eliminate dangerous bacteria, it is possible that we are also permanently killing off beneficial bacteria as well, posits Martin Blaser, MD, Frederick H. King Professor of Medicine, professor of Microbiology ...
Aug 24, 2011 |
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Taking diabetes medication helps lower medical costs, slightly
A new study in the journal Health Services Research shows that diabetes patients who do a better job of taking their medication have slightly lower health care costs.
Mar 18, 2011 |
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New study adds weight to diabetes drug link to heart problems
A new study published in the British Medical Journal today adds to mounting evidence that rosiglitazone - a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes - is associated with an increased risk of major heart problems.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Mar 17, 2011 |
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Medication education key to successful adherence in patients with diabetes
Researchers at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego say that medication education is a key factor in helping patients with diabetes better stick to their drug ...
Feb 09, 2011 |
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Type 1 diabetes strongly linked with cold-like virus
Children with Type 1 diabetes are almost 10 times likelier to be infected by a cold-like virus compared to counterparts without the disease, according to a paper published on Friday by the British Medical Journal (BMJ). ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 03, 2011 |
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High birth weight in First Nations babies linked to a higher risk of postneonatal death
High birth weight in First Nations (North American Indian) babies are linked to a higher risk of postneonatal death (infant deaths that occur from 4 weeks to 1 year of age), according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical A ...
Jan 17, 2011 |
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Disease-management programs shown to improve diabetes care
Disease-management programs, which may include patient education, psychological intervention, dietary education, self-monitoring and telemedicine, can improve diabetes care, states an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Associ ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 13, 2010 |
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Best diabetes fitness plan: aerobics plus weights
People with diabetes should mix aerobics with weight training to get the best results in lowering blood sugar, a new study suggests. The combination worked best for weight loss too, compared to aerobics or ...
Nov 23, 2010 |
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Economic downturn takes toll on health of Americans with heart disease, diabetes or cancer
A new poll from researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Knowledge Networks (KN) shows that many people with heart disease, diabetes or cancer believe the economic downturn is hurting their health and ...
Nov 18, 2010 |
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It is unclear if programs to encourage cycling are effective
More research and evaluation are needed to determine the most effective community programmes to encourage cycling, says a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Oct 19, 2010 |
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Reducing health costs through lower food prices
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Lehigh researcher finds that lowering the cost of low-carbohydrate foods can reduce medical costs for diabetic patients.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Oct 12, 2010 |
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In pregnancy, a large waistline and high triglycerides: Early screen for gestational diabetes
A large waistline and high triglyceride levels in pregnant women could be an early screening tool for gestational diabetes, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Sep 20, 2010 |
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Metformin may protect against lung cancer
Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, shows potential in the prevention of tobacco-induced lung tumors, according to early research conducted at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Sep 01, 2010 |
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Study compares risk with 2 diabetes drugs
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 or pioglitazone, according ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Aug 24, 2010 |
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Green leafy vegetables reduce diabetes risk
Eating more green leafy vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds research published today in the British Medical Journal.
Aug 19, 2010 |
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