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Cannabis-Like Drugs that Help With Pain and Don't Harm the Brain Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Medicinal cannabis is becoming an increasingly accepted form of pain treatment, but the side effects are somewhat troubling. One of the main issues is that cannabis effects cognitive function. A new drug has been developed that resembles the pain alleviating effects of cannabis, while not adversely effecting the brain.

EASD: Byetta Wins In Head to Head Trial Over Januvia In Postprandial Glucose Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2008

In a month-long head-to-head trial, the incretin mimetic exenatide (Byetta) reduced postprandial glucose in type 2 diabetes more than did sitagliptin (Januvia), an oral DPP-4 inhibitor, researchers reported.

New Gastrointestinal Treatment For Diabetes Using the EndoBarrier Liner Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2008

GI Dynamics announces data demonstrating immediate and sustained reduction in HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes using EndoBarrier® Gastrointestinal Liner. Compelling clinical data highlighted at first World Congress on Interventional Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes show improved glycemic control and weight reduction in uncontrolled diabetics.

Study 2008: Healthcare Costs To Rise AGAIN! Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2008

We continue to see healthcare costs rising and those with diabetes will certainly feel it the most. Let's hope that the new president will do something to help. Consider getting involved with one of the presidential candidates after viewing their ideas on improving healthcare in this country.

New Analysis Shows Lower Not Necessarily Better When It Comes to BP Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2008

New observational analysis of the ONTARGET study shows that lower is not necessarily better when it comes to blood pressure in this patient population, with coronary heart disease or diabetes plus additional risk factors. Although there was evidence that lower was better in terms of stroke, there was a suggestion of harm when BP was reduced below 130 mm Hg systolic for the outcome of cardiovascular death in diabetics. The findings suggest that in high-risk people, the [current] guidelines of 'the lower, the better' may not apply.

Januvia/Byetta Becoming First and Second-Line Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2008

New research reports that Januvia is currently prescribed most often as a third- or later-line of therapy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Lead, Mercury and Arsenic Found in Internet Purchased Ayurveda Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Ayurvedic medicines are used throughout South Asia, especially in India, and are available throughout the world through Internet purchase. While there are many proponents of its usage, it has recently been found by researchers that over 20% of Ayurvedic medicine purchased over the Internet has unhealthy amounts of mercury, lead and arsenic.

Stroke Rate in Diabetes Creeping Downward by Risk Management Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Aggressive diabetes risk management appears to have lessened the rate of stroke and mortality for the first time for these patients, researchers found.

Popular BP Drugs May Cause Diabetes Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Medications for blood pressure called beta blockers, like atenolol, propanolol and metaprolol, could be an unacceptable risk for diabetes.

Family, Dogs and Childhood Health Problems Linked to Adult Snoring Posted: Saturday, August 23, 2008

Chronic adult snoring has been linked to various health concerns, as well as obvious inconveniences. The development of snoring often starts early in life however, and a recent research team has uncovered some major risk factors during childhood for future adult snoring.

 

 

 

 

 

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