People with asthma may have a higher risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.…
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Diet Rich in Omega-3 Fats May Reduce Risk of Obesity-Related Disease
A study of Yup’ik Eskimos in Alaska, who on average consume 20 times more omega-3 fats from fish than people in the lower 48 states, suggests that a high intake of these fats helps prevent obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease….
Read More »Increase Fiber to Avoid Future Heart Disease
A new study shows a high-fiber diet could be a critical heart-healthy lifestyle change young and middle-aged adults can make….
Read More »Sex Can Trigger a Heart Attack for Couch Potatoes
Sex and exercise can trigger heart attacks in older people who don’t get much of either….
Read More »High-Normal HbA1c Is a Strong Predictor of Type 2 Diabetes
HbA1c is an independent risk factor for Type 2 diabetes. Subjects with high-normal levels deserve particular attention because they have a strong risk of developing diabetes….
Read More »Europe Looks at Actos for Increasing Risk of Bladder Cancer
European regulators have launched an investigation into the safety of Takeda’s diabetes drug Actos, following a possible link to increased bladder cancer risk….
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I spent five days last week flying and saw a lot of bags on luggage carrousels. People did some amusing things to make their bags easier to spot. There were red ribbons, fluorescent green straps and even one bag wrapped in a big pink outer cover with the words “Granny …
Read More »Understanding Shared Medical Appointments, Implementation Guide, Part 1
This week we begin to delve into the logistics of setting up Shared Medical Appointments with systematic instructions for starting group visits in the clinical setting. “In order to implement SMAs in your medical group, you will need to secure the following….”
Read More »Cost-Effectiveness Strategies, Part 2 of 4
The systems in which most physicians work do not allow sufficient time for providing evidence-based medicine at every visit, to make sure patients understand the evidence, and to encourage patients to incorporate evidence into their lives…
Read More »The GLUCOCARD® Vital™ Meter
The GLUCOCARD® Vital™ Meter Is Easy, Fast and Accurate. GLUCOCARD Vital patients have a great enthusiasm for their easy-to-use, fast, and accurate meter. Your patients will appreciate the tiny 0.5 µL sample size. The glucose oxidase-based test strip platform provides accurate results in as little as seven seconds. The …
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