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Healthy Lifestyle in Middle Age Reduces Mortality and CVD Later in Life Posted: Friday, August 03, 2007

Adoption of 4 healthy lifestyle habits in middle age is associated with a 40% reduction in all-cause mortality and 35% reduction in CVD events within 4 years.

Avandia Update July 07: New Information - Side Effects Tripled Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2007

In the month after a surprising analysis revealed possible heart risks from the diabetes drug Avandia, reports of side effects to federal regulators tripled.

Heart Care Below Par in Older Diabetics: Study Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2007

A low proportion of elderly individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes receive heart-protecting drugs like aspirin, blood pressure-lowering drugs and cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to a new study.

Markers of "Prediabetes" Independently Raises Mortality Risk 60% Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007

Markers of impaired glucose metabolism in nondiabetics were independently related to increased risks of all-cause and cardiovascular death in a large population-based study.

Rosiglitazone Debated at ADA Meeting Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007

They were waiting in a long line outside the hall to see Dr Steven Nissen (Cleveland Clinic, OH). He arrived to a packed auditorium to tell the audience what he knew about rosiglitazone (Avandia, GlaxoSmithKline), when he knew it, and what he believes needs to be done next.

Prevalence of Diabetes Rose 5% Annually Since 1990 Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

CDC statistics highlight need for improved prevention efforts.

Diabetes Reduces Life Expectancy by 8 Years Posted: Friday, June 22, 2007

Before heart disease even develops among patients with heart disease, the effects on life expectancy have already begun, found researchers.

New Study Shows No Increased Heart Risk With Avandia Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2007

Findings from an interim analysis of RECORD (Rosiglitazone Evaluated for Cardiac Outcomes and Regulation of glycemia in Diabetes), shows further proof the safety of Avandia.

FDA Orders New Safety Labels for Rosiglitazone (Avandia) and Pioglitazone (Actos) Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2007

The FDA Commissioner Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D., told a congressional hearing that the FDA will beef up the cardiovascular warnings on the labels of both rosiglitazone (Avandia) and pioglitazone (Actos).

Diabetic Cardiomyopathy Can Occur Soon After Diabetes Appears Posted: Friday, June 08, 2007

Dramatic losses of a key biochemical substance in heart muscle tissue occur in the very earliest stages of diabetes, according to a new study.

 

 

 

 

 

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