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Manipulating Protein Might Prevent Blindness for Patients with Retinopathy and AMD Posted: Monday, March 17, 2008

Two of the leading causes of blindness are diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Recent research has found that by activating a particular blood vessel protein, these two conditions can potentially be prevented and even reversed, greatly reducing any risk of permanent blindness. Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of blindness for young and middle-aged individuals ("working age"), while AMD is the most common cause of blindness for people over age 65.

Taking Multiple Pain Relievers Can Cause Serious Complications Posted: Sunday, March 16, 2008

Patients who self-manage their over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications, and fail to communicate in full their typical dosage to their doctors, are putting themselves at risk. Poor self-management and communication often leads to taking multiple comparable forms, which can lead to complications.

Common Cold Leads To Ear Infections In Children Posted: Friday, March 14, 2008

Two of the most common diseases of infants and young children are colds and ear infections. A recent study has shown that a large percentage of ear infections are caused by what's considered to be a "common cold."

Constant High Blood Sugar Disables Insulin 'Off' Switch Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Researchers say reversing that pattern offers hope of new diabetes treatments.

Physical Activity Increases Effectiveness of Beta-Cells Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Sedentary older people at risk of developing diabetes showed significant improvement in the function of their insulin-making beta cells after just one week of exercise.

FDA Considers Stricter Rules For Diabetes Drugs Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Draft guidance could make things tough for companies developing new diabetes medicines.

Jelly in the Belly: A Diet Pill That Expands So You Don't Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Italian scientists are testing a new diet pill that turns into a clear, gelatinous blob the size of a tennis ball that may help shrink waistlines by giving dieters a sense of satiety.

Diabetes Prevention, Care, and Education Need To Be Targeted To Men and Women Differently Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Women had higher expectations of the benefits of self-management along with more depressive symptoms.

Aspirin Resistance Attributed to Noncompliance Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Noncompliance is the main cause of aspirin resistance, according to investigators who studied aspirin response in 230 people, most of whom had a history of myocardial infarction.

Heart Attacks Doubled in Past Ten Years for Diabetics Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

With the epidemic of diabetes, the annual number of diabetics who have a heart attack has doubled over the past ten years, researchers say.

 

 

 

 

 

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