According to new report, using a modified version of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) definition, diagnosis of metabolic syndrome predicts an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and new-onset diabetes in men.
Read More »Issue 165 Item 10 ‘Statin Use Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Wo
Statin use does not appear to protect postmenopausal women from fractures, which is contrary to some early reports.
Read More »Issue 165 Item 11 RAS Blockade Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Essential Hyperte
Blockade of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) increases adiponectin concentrations and improves insulin sensitivity in patients with essential hypertension.
Read More »Issue 165 Item 12 Daily Vioxx ® Can Cause Spike in Blood Pressure for Those with
Vioxx treatment increased blood pressure in patients who had the combination of diabetes, hypertension, and osteoarthritis.
Read More »Issue 165 Item 13Troponin and CRP Levels Predict Mortality in End-Stage Renal Di
The risk of death in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), are directly related to serum levels of cardiac troponin T (cTnT) and C-reactive protein (CRP).
Read More »Issue 165 Item 14 Roche Gets FDA Warning on Disetronic Medical Systems Insulin P
Issues raised by the inspection on three separate occasions.
Read More »Issue 165 Item 15 Growing New Teeth, Could Beta Cells Be Next?
Growing New Teeth, Could Beta Cells Be Next? Read Article Here
Read More »Issue 164 Item 1 New Treatment For ED Effective for Up to 36 Hours in Patients
It lasts up to 36 hours: take a pill on a Friday evening and have intercourse on Saturday night or Sunday morning, Tadalafil allows more freedom in the timing of sexual activity
Read More »Issue 164 Item 2 Renal Insufficiency Without Albuminuria,
Retinopathy Common in Type 2 Diabetics A substantial number of adults with type 2 diabetes have chronic renal insufficiency without albuminuria or retinopathy, researchers report.
Read More »Issue 164 Item 3 Diabetes Increases Risk of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis Added to list of diseases those with diabetes are at increased risk for.
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