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Beijing Pollution Increases Blood Clot Risk

Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008

The heavy pollution in Beijing might increase the risk of cardiovascular events in spectators. This warning adds to previous concerns that Olympic competitors have had about the heavily polluted air in Beijing.

Diabetic Amputation Cause Better Understood

Posted: Friday, July 18, 2008

Due to poor blood function and diminished ability to battle infections, limb amputations are a common occurrence in diabetics. Researchers have recently found that a specific blood vessel receptor that results from diabetes might be responsible for these amputations.

Lower Fertility In Men Linked To Diabetes and Obesity

Posted: Thursday, July 17, 2008

It appears that not only the mother's weight plays an important role in conceiving, but the father's as well, as reported at the 24th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology on July 9.

Sudden Death More Common in Type 1's Under 40 Years

Posted: Thursday, July 17, 2008

Acute complications of diabetes 27%, unnatural deaths 28%, and sudden unexpected deaths 22%, were the predominant causes of death in young individuals with diabetes.

Diabetes Possibly Responsible for High Oxidative Stress Levels in Heart Patients

Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2008

High oxidative stress levels, often thought by doctors to be a characteristic of patients with coronary heart disease, may in some cases be caused by the existence of type 2 diabetes in these same patients. This may help diagnose previously undiagnosed diabetes, or help better treat conditions that coronary heart disease patients are dealing with.

Diabetes a Cause of Tuberculosis in Developing Countries

Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2008

A recent study indicates that diabetes increases the likelihood of developing active tuberculosis (TB). This result is most important for developing countries, where TB is common and diabetes is on the rise.

A Superior Alternative to the Stethoscope

Posted: Saturday, July 12, 2008

The stethoscope is perhaps the most identifiable symbol of a medical doctor, but it might soon become obsolete. A new study has applied a digital, mathematical approach to diagnosing heart problems, and it appears to be more effective in this task than the typical doctor-stethoscope combination.

Diabetes and Obesity Effect Male Fertility

Posted: Friday, July 11, 2008

Diabetes and obesity appear to be major risk factors for male infertility. At the recent 24th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, two separate studies presented these results, one concerning reduced sperm count due to obesity, and the other dealing with sperm DNA damage due to diabetes.

New Therapeutic Options For Diabetes-related Tissue Injury

Posted: Friday, July 11, 2008

Boston University report results from a study demonstrating that omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are precursors to a powerful new genus of anti-inflammatory and pro-resolution mediators, coined 'resolvins' and 'protectins'.

New AHA Obesity Statement

Posted: Friday, July 11, 2008

AHA statement urges clinicians to think beyond clinical treatment and prevention and to emphasize nutrition and physical activity, life-style modification.