Cardiologists and other experts at Johns Hopkins University have issued interim guidelines for physicians on how best to treat low levels of HDL cholesterol and help keep arteries clear from LDL buildup.
Read More »A1c Is A Predictor of Coronary Disease Even Without Diabetes
An A1c over 4.6% increases your risk for coronary disease.
Read More »Meta-Analysis Finds No Kidney Benefit for ACE-Inhibitors or ARBs
A meta-analysis of 127 randomized trials did not confirm a renoprotective effect for either ACE-inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers.
Read More »Rosiglitazone Improves Exercise Function in Type 2 Diabetes
Study suggests that in addition to improving insulin sensitivity, thiazolidinediones may increase exercise capacity in patients with established type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Insulin Oral Drops Ready for Next Stage of Clinical Trials
With the pre-clinical trial data providing exciting results, the management is in discussions with one of the biggest pharma companies in the world to out-license the oral delivery of Insulin as a first step.
Read More »New Study Shows Two Million Adolescents in U.S. Have Pre-Diabetes
New government data suggests roughly 2 million U.S. children ages 12 to 19 have pre-diabetes.
Read More »Avandia Helps Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
A 500-patient study showed Avandia enhanced memory when compared with a placebo.
Read More »Peripheral Arterial Disease Guidelines Push Early Diagnosis
New guidelines issued for the management of patients with peripheral arterial disease.
Read More »Harvard Study Shows Only 1 in 3 With Gestational Diabetes Are Screened for Postp
Harvard Study Shows Only 1 in 3 With Gestational Diabetes Are Screened for Postpartum DM Only 37% of eligible women get the postpartum diabetes screening tests recommended by the American Diabetes Association.
Read More »Researchers Show Traditional Chinese Exercises Can Help Combat Diabetes
Startling results from a pilot study showing the effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercises in preventing diabetes problems.
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