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Pitavastatin (Livalo, Kowa Pharmaceuticals), a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, was approved as a primary treatment for hypercholesterolemia and combined dyslipidemia. This new medication has a unique cyclopropyl group on its base structure, giving it the potential for greater LDL clearance and the reduction of plasma cholesterol. The manufacturer also said that pitavastatin is only minimally metabolized by the liver through the cytochrome P450 pathway. See www.Kowapharma.com (http://www.Kowapharma.com) for more information.
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Diabetes in Control is the first to present the Solo product information to the diabetes community.
The FDA approved the Solo MicroPump for sale in the US on July 28th, The Solo MicroPump will be the smallest, lightest, most discreet full-featured insulin pump in the market. In addition, it will offer highly desired pump features, such as detachability and the ability to bolus directly on the MicroPump. See this weeks Item #4. (http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8181&catid=1&Itemid=8)
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The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new indication for a single-tablet combination of the renin inhibitor aliskiren (Tekturna® HCT) and the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide for the first-line treatment of hypertension in patients likely to require multiple medications to achieve their blood pressure goals. The combination tablet previously was approved for second-line use only.
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A ground-breaking innovation in diabetes care
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The
GlucoMON™ is waiting and always ready to transmit your child's
new glucose results, automatically.
Within a few seconds,the GlucoMON™, via Diabetech's long-range wireless
network, forwards the reading to any or all of the people you choose. Click
here to learn more (mailto:editor@diabetesincontrol.com?subject=glucomon)
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VeriChip™ - About the
size of a grain of rice, each VeriChip contains a unique verification number,
which can be used to access a subscriber-supplied database providing personal
related information. See
item #8 (http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2144)
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TVAllowance The TV Allowance is a device that connects between a television and its supply
of electricity. The TV Allowance controls the amount of time the television
is allowed to be turned on. For more information please send a note to publisher@diabetesincontrol.com (mailto:publisher@diabetesincontrol.com)
with Subject “TV Allowance”
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The Glucon Solution CGMS
Uses Photoacoustics, a unique combinatorial technology which is superior to
optics alone.
It attains blood glucose measurements directly from inside the blood vessels
and is an improved method both for specificity (identification) and sensitivity
(detection of level changes) of the glucose measurement. To learn more how it
works go to http://www.glucon.com/main.asp?t=3 (http://www.glucon.com/main.asp?t=3)
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Albuquerque's InLight Solutions, makers of biometric and life sciences measurement and identification equipment, has received a $250,000 federal grant to support the company's non-invasive diabetes screening technology.
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Smiths
Medical Announces new infusion set Pending 510k clearance. The
new cleo90 offers your insulin pump patients a new option. This device combines
a 90degree set, in an all in one canister that features an automatic needle retraction
system and hidden insertion needle. The set also features a new rotation set connector.
Smiths informs us that they expect to have 510k clearance latter this year.
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With its large LCD display, the SportBrain iStep X is a perfect companion for your daily lifestyle! At any time, you can view your daily steps with its 1 1/4" display. On the back, plug your iStep into the computer, upload your data
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One of the tenants of good diabetic self care is the daily foot exam. This can be a
difficult process without the proper tools and illumination. The neuro-sense™
lighted foot exam mirror is specifically designed to facilitate daily self exam of the
feet in the comfort of the home. Stop by the Diabetes In Control Booth #827 to check
it out.
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Insu-Load: Holds the insulin and syringe steady and magnifies the syringe units. Protects vials from breaking when they fall on the floor. Can be put on the refrigerator door with its magnet.
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Freeware Software Project
for diabetes patients from Germany. SiDiaryWin and SiDiaryppc. This program
developed by 2 type 1 brothers from Germany can help your patients to better
control and record keeping. Click
Here (http://www.sidiary.org/sidiary/en/default.asp)
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The Transdermal Insulin Drug Delivery (TDD) System
Dermisonics' research has centered upon the creation of a unique hardware platform, to make a wearable, lightweight drug delivery system possible. The Transdermal Drug Delivery (TDD) System employs a flexible patch design integral to the new two-part TDD called the Medi-Cap. The Sonic Applicator And Control Device will power the transducers and produce the alternating ultrasonic waveform signal which will pass through the skin and deposit the drug stored within the TDD. A series of experiments have been conducted using laboratory animal and human cadaver skin to determine the rate of insulin permeation with the U-Strip.
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Neuro-Sense
Lighted Foot Exam System (http://www.neuro-sense.com)
www.neuro-sense.com (http://www.neuro-sense.com)
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INSULOT, an edutainment tool on cellular phone is a three-window
slot machine which is designed to teach the relationship between plasma glucose
level, amounts of carbohydrates, and insulin dosage. The INSULOT provides pre-prandial
plasma glucose level and type of food. A player estimates an insulin dosage to
achieve an appropriate postprandial plasma glucose level on the slot machine.
INSULOT, then, simulates postprandial plasma glucose level. Expected to be used
for kids age 10 and up.
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Swiss Diet Launches Shugr, World's First Natural, Zero Calorie Sweetener
Shugr is a remarkable new sugar substitute that tastes and cooks like sugar, is tooth friendly and also contains pre-biotic fiber, which assists in healthful digestion. Due to overwhelming demand since its introduction last December, Shugr will now be available at major health food and natural products stores starting in March 2005, with expectations to be in mass drug and food stores nationwide by year end.
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Animas
buys rights to new concept for diabetes pump technology is under development.
Unlike the usual pump that is about the size of a large pager and is worn, for
example, on a belt, a Swiss company (Debiotech S.A.) is working on an insulin
pump device that is so small (about the size of a credit card) that it can be
taped to the skin. And can be programmed from a special wrist watch. The device
is pictured below.
· Tape-On-Skin concept.
· Credit card size.
· Disposable infusion set.
· Reuseable electronic module.
· Remote control and telemetry.
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