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Diabetes Type Affects Joint Replacement Outcomes

Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

People with type 1 diabetes who undergo total hip or knee replacement generally fare worse than people with type 2 diabetes, who in turn do worse than non-diabetic patients, according to study findings.

Prompt Primary Care Reduces Need For Hospitalization

Posted: Saturday, March 08, 2008

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA, a near complete deficiency in insulin), digestive haemorrhage and chronic bronchitis, are three very common conditions experienced by the elderly community, often requiring hospitalization. A recent study has found that prompt and efficient primary care for these conditions reduces the need for hospitalization by more than 50%, while other conditions are affected significantly, but to a lesser degree.

New Test Enables Diabetics to Detect Peripheral Neuropathy

Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2008

The indicator plaster neuropad (IPN) is a new test that can be used by diabetic patients to identify peripheral neuropathy, according to a new published report in the February issue of Diabetes Care.

Diabetes Diagnostic Criteria May Be Off Target for Retinopathy

Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2008

Retinopathy occurs at substantial rates even when glucose levels are below those that would trigger a diagnosis of pre-diabetes, according to a meta-analysis.

Salty Foods Linked to Soft Drink Consumption

Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2008

Kids who have less salt in their diets also consume fewer sugared soft drinks, researchers here said. Each reduction of 1 g/day in salt intake was associated with a reduction of 27 g/day of sugar-sweetened soft drinks among 4- to 18-year-olds.

Insulin Resistance Predicts Stroke, Vascular Risk in Nondiabetics

Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2008

A new analysis from the Northern Manhattan Study suggests that insulin resistance is associated with an increased risk for a first ischemic stroke and combined vascular events in nondiabetics.

Insulin Restriction in Women With Type 1 Diabetes May Increase Mortality

Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2008

Insulin restriction in women with type 1 diabetes was associated with increased morbidity and mortality, according to the results of a new study.

Diabetes Drug Also Lowers Blood Pressure

Posted: Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Certain Type 2 diabetes drugs, known as thiazolidinediones (TZDs), are recognized as having the extra benefit of lowering blood pressure. Recent research seems to have come up with an explanation for why this is.

Is Red Wine Really Better Than Other Drinks?

Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008

A recent study has confirmed that the consumption of one glass of red wine can be beneficial, but surprisingly demonstrated that the effects in the same individual were comparable to other ethanol (alcohol) consumptions. The study also showed that consuming more than one glass in a day leads to more negative than positive effects.

Smoking Bans Lead To Lower Stroke and Heart Attack Rates

Posted: Friday, February 29, 2008

Last February, France made big news by implementing a nation-wide smoking ban in public places, a move that prompted many to fear an "end to cafe society." The ban includes cafes, bars, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels. A similar ban was also implemented in Italy in January 2005.

The first statistics are now in, and Frances National Sanitary Institute is reporting that there has been a 15% reduction in emergency room patients suffering myocardial infractions (heart attacks or strokes) since the ban took effect. Rome researchers are also claiming an 11.2% decrease in these coronary events for patients in Rome since the ban took place.