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The new target, a molecule called hVps34, is activated by amino acids (nutrients) entering the cell. This molecule triggers the activation of an enzyme, S6 Kinase 1 (S6K1), whose function is linked to obesity and insulin resistance.

For patients who do not respond adequately to simvastatin or who have adverse reactions to this statin, switching to atorvastatin is safe and effective.

Diabetes goes from 7th leading cause of death to 5th leading cause of death.

Aspirin cessation in adults at high risk of cerebrovascular disease increases the risk of stroke and TIA.

Human fat cells produce a protein that is linked to both inflammation and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Researchers found that aspirin and statin drugs, reduce production of CRP from fat cells

Individuals with impaired fasting glucose levels are at increased risk of death after coronary artery bypass grafting.

In the LIFE substudy it was found that losartan compared with atenolol reduces the risk of stroke, new-onset diabetes, and new-onset atrial fibrillation in the low and high risk population more effectively.

The “GlucoBand”-New Non-Invasive Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor- A revolutionary glucose level measuring and monitoring device for diabetics will become available next year in Armenia, and its Armenian inventor hopes it will find broad application in Armenia, where diabetes is a wide-spread health risk. The Glucoband is the latest development of …

Using nanotechnology, researchers have created a human nephron filter, the first step toward development of fully functioning artificial kidney for patients with end-stage renal disease, possibly eliminating the need for dialysis or kidney transplantation.

Biofeedback-assisted relaxation seems to have a positive effect in patients with type 2 diabetes, leading to significant decreases in blood sugar levels.