Results of study backfire on Novartis in head to head study. In a clearly unintended gift, Novartis AG released a study that gave Pfizer Inc. boasting rights for its blood pressure medicine, Norvasc.
Read More »Head-To Head Study: Norvasc Vs. Diovan
Pancreas Transplant Cuts Cardiovascular Risks in Diabetics
Patients with type 1 diabetes who undergo pancreas transplantation achieve vascular improvements which indicate a reduction in their risk for cardiovascular disease-related events.
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Fading Social Life Signals Trouble in Diabetes
Issue 217 Item 12
Older diabetic patients who withdraw from their normal social activities may be showing early signs of deteriorating health. Researchers found that among more than 5,200 people with diabetes, age 65 and older, those who said they had recently curtailed their leisure activities were more likely than others to die or …
Read More »Workout in a Pill Comes a Step Closer
Wash down that pizza, cheesecake and beer with a magic pill to make it all vanish from your waistline. The prospect may be only a few years away, say Australian scientists doing research on a drug to simulate the effect of exercise, a move sure to excite couch potatoes the …
Read More »TV in Childhood Tied to Poor Health Later
The amount of television watched during childhood and adolescence is directly related to the risk of high cholesterol levels, diabetes, smoking, poor fitness, and being overweight in adulthood.
Read More »First Evidence-Based Approach Allows Early
First Evidence-Based Approach Allows Early Diagnosis of Cerebral Edema in DKA Investigators propose the first evidence-based approach to diagnosing cerebral edema (CE) in children with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) early enough to intervene.
Read More »Freeware software project for diabetes patients from Germany
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
Read More »The Hampton’s Diet – Why I Wrote This Book: FAT
Why I Wrote This Book: FAT – what a scary word. It was for me anyway. I feared this word for most of my life – probably for as long as I knew what it meant. I no longer fear most aspects of this word, but I’ll get to that …
Read More »Issue 216 Item 1 New Study Shows Diabetes Management Program Reduces Costs, Impr
Study Findings Show An 8% Decrease In Cost. As employers and employees alike face escalating health care costs and recent reports show many patients aren’t receiving medical care at recommended levels, a newly released study concludes that a diabetes disease management program addresses both concerns by reducing costs and improving …
Read More »Issue 216 Item 2 Airlines To Offer In-Flight Disease Prevention Program
Program To Promote Passenger Health. Song airlines hopes to soon have their passengers sweating in their seats.
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