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Computer Determines When to Start Diabetes Patients on Statins

Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Mayo Clinic have developed a computer model that medical doctors can use to determine the best time to begin using statin therapy in diabetes patients to help prevent heart disease and stroke.

Risk Factors that Lead to Poor Outcomes for Bariatric Surgery

Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Several risk factors may help identify factors linked to poor outcomes for bariatric surgery, according to the results of a study.

Study Finds Intensive Glucose Control Halves Complications of Longstanding Type 1 Diabetes -- Improved Long-Term Outlook

Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Near-normal control of glucose beginning as soon as possible after diagnosis would greatly improve the long-term prognosis of Type 1 diabetes, concludes a study published in the July 27, 2009, issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, which updates information about the clinical course of Type 1 diabetes.

High Blood Pressure In African-Americans Worsens Kidney Disease and Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2009

Nearly 26 million Americans suffer from kidney disease, many being minorities and elderly people, and those with high blood pressure or diabetes. A recent study on individuals with kidney disease has found that African-American men and women are the most likely to have high blood pressure associated with their disease, which can lead to further complications.

Overall Cardiovascular Safety of Rosiglitazone Confirmed in 5½ Year Study

Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Scores comparable to standard therapy on heart attacks, strokes and CV death but doubled incidence of heart failure warrants monitoring by physician.

You have ?? Hours to get Treatment after a Stroke - Update

Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Intravenous clot-busting therapy with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) should be administered up to 4.5 hours from stroke onset in eligible patients, according to a science advisory from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

How High Blood Sugars Damage Blood Vessels

Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Researchers have gained fresh insights into how elevated glucose levels damage blood vessels. The mechanism could lead to novel strategies for blocking the destruction.

Fifty Percent of African Americans Die from Causes that Can Be Prevented or Treated

Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Two-thirds of the difference between death rates among African Americans and Caucasians are now due to causes that could be prevented or cured, according to a new study.
"People should not be dying prematurely from stroke, hypertension, diabetes, colon cancer, appendicitis or the flu..."

French Fries Linked to Stroke Rates

Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2009

Neighborhoods where fast food joints abound appear to have higher stroke rates but whether the link is causal is under question, researchers said.

Obesity and Diabetes Triples Stroke Risk

Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2009

The record number of midlife strokes among women in the United States is a reflection of the epidemic of obesity and insulin-resistant diabetes, which also bring an increase in cardiac-disease risk, according to a new study.