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Extended-Release Metformin Tablets (Fortamet) Linked to Risk for Lactic Acidosis

Posted: Friday, June 09, 2006

The FDA approved safety labeling revisions for metformin HCl extended-release tablets (Fortamet, made by Andrx Labs, LLC) to warn of the risk for lactic acidosis associated with metformin accumulation during treatment.

Diabetes, Smoking Are Risk Factors for Leg Artery Problems

Posted: Friday, June 09, 2006

Study finds differences in difficulties with small and large arteries.

New Diagnostic’s for Early Identification of Patients at High Risk of Rapid Loss of Kidney Function

Posted: Friday, June 09, 2006

Project aims to develop new diagnostic approaches for early identification of patients at high risk of rapid loss of kidney function.

Diabetes, Heart Disease Can Herald Early GI Cancers

Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

"The presence of diabetes or heart disease can be a signal for clinicians to evaluate patients' risk for digestive cancers.” “And begin treatment with Ace inhibitors, which may reduce the risk of colon, pancreatic and esophageal cancers."

Pollution Increases Risks in People with Diabetes

Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

People with diabetes, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are at increased risk of death when they are exposed to particulate air pollution, for one or more years.

Type 2 Diabetes An 80% Risk Factor for Colorectal Tumors in Women

Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

Women with type 2 diabetes have an 80% increased risk of colorectal adenoma compared with non-diabetics, a team from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, reported.

Obesity Triples the Risk of Chronic Kidney Failure

Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

According to the results of a new study, obesity is an important and potentially preventable risk factor for chronic renal failure (CRF). A BMI of 25 or higher triples the risk of chronic kidney failure.

Oral Contraceptive Use Protects Against Coronary Disease Later in Life

Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

In postmenopausal women undergoing coronary angiography for suspected myocardial ischemia, past oral contraceptive use is tied to less atherosclerotic disease, according to a new study.

Metabolic Syndrome Independently Tied to Heart Failure

Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

Findings from a new study suggest that metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for the development of heart failure, independent of known risk factors for the condition, such as interim MI.

Replacing Red Meat With Chicken Helpful in Type 2 Diabetes With Macroalbuminuria

Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

The withdrawal of red meat from the diet, either by replacing it with chicken or by following a lactovegetarian LPD [low-protein diet], promotes a beneficial effect on renovascular and cardiovascular risk factors associated with DN [diabetic nephropathy] in patients with type 2 diabetes and macroalbuminuria.