Case Studies

Although estimates have been adjusted downward in light of the most recent data, researchers still predict sharp increases in the U.S. incidence and prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the years ahead, according to a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition..

Researchers have found new evidence that soft drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) cause tissue damage and may contribute to the development of diabetes, particularly in children.

Findings from an interim analysis of RECORD (Rosiglitazone Evaluated for Cardiac Outcomes and Regulation of glycemia in Diabetes), shows further proof the safety of Avandia.

Julio C. Voltarelli, MD, PhD, from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil has been working on using stem cells for reversing Type 1 diabetes. Recently his group had success with a small number of patients. To find the results and see what other experts say read Stem Cell Treatment …

Analysis Reveals Avandia Linked To 43 Percent Increased Risk For Heart Attack And 64 percent greater risk of Ccardiovascular Death.

Studies show a lower-salt diet lowers risk of heart disease and stroke. “Americans consume much more sodium than is necessary and it comes mostly from processed foods and the foods we eat in restaurants.”

Two-thirds of diabetics will die from heart attack or stroke, researchers warn. Yet, just 30 minutes of physical activity reduced the risk by 58%!

Premenopausal women who were assigned to follow the Atkins diet for one year lost more weight and improved their glucose, lipids and blood pressure, when compared to women who were assigned to follow the Zone, Ornish and LEARN diets, according to a study in the March 7 issue of JAMA.

The World Health Organization’s estimate of 39 percent growth in diabetes cases between 2000 and 2030 may be an underestimate, according to a study of cases in Canada published in the Lancet.

Even with the positive results from all of the studies with over 100,000 patients, most patients with Type 2 diabetes are not taking aspirin!