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Diabetes Linked With Complications and Death in Cystic Fibrosis

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008

In patients with cystic fibrosis, diabetes is common early in life and is linked with impaired nutrition and growth, increased rates of terminal respiratory failure, and death,�French researchers report.

Diabetic Retinopathy May Predict Heart Failure

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Diabetic retinopathy appears to be an independent risk factor for heart failure, new research suggests, which supports the belief that microvascular disease plays a role in the development of heart failure in diabetics.

Vitamin D An Effective Analgesic for Type 2's With Neuropathic Pain

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Vitamin D insufficiency is under recognized and may be a significant contributor to neuropathic pain in type 2 diabetes. Vitamin D supplementation may be an effective "analgesic" in relieving neuropathic pain.

Saliva Can Help Diagnose Heart Attack

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Early diagnosis of a heart attack may now be possible using only a few drops of saliva and a new nano-bio-chip, according to a new study.

Measuring Minute Amounts Of Insulin Aids Diabetes Treatment

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

A new method that uses nanotechnology to rapidly measure minute amounts of insulin is a major step toward developing the ability to assess the health of the body's insulin-producing cells in real time.

Glitazones No Better than Older Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Friday, April 18, 2008

The class of glitazone diabetes drugs offer no benefits as monotherapy compared with older, less expensive drugs, according to the authors of an analysis of data from recent clinical trials.

Diabetic Ulcer Gel Regranex Linked to Increased Cancer Deaths

Posted: Friday, April 18, 2008

Safety review of becaplermin gel (Regranex, Johnson & Johnson) is being conducted after study results suggested an increased risk for cancer-related mortality, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned healthcare professionals last week.

An Apple A Day Lowers Risk for Metabolic Syndrome 21%

Posted: Friday, April 18, 2008

Apple product consumers likely to have lower blood pressure, trimmer waistlines, and more nutrient dense diets according to the results of a new study.

Cells In Mouth May Indicate Lung Cancer In Smokers

Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008

By testing the oral tissue of smokers, the same information may be able to be revealed as an invasive lung tissue test. New research has shown that the cells in the mouth are closely connected to those in the lungs when looking for "cancer-inducing molecular alterations."

Epidemic Of Type 2 Diabetes Linked To Vaccine Inflammation

Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Newly published data by Dr. J. Barthelow Classen in The Open Endocrinology Journal shows a 50% reduction of type 2 diabetes occurred in Japanese children following the discontinuation of a single vaccine to prevent tuberculosis.