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Some Blood Pressure Meds May Raise Diabetes Risk Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Diuretics and beta-blockers, used to treat hypertension, are associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new findings indicate.

FDA Approves Pfizer’s New Stop Smoking Drug CHANTIX Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

The FDA has approved a stop-smoking drug by Pfizer that satisfies nicotine cravings and diminishes the satisfaction of smoking to prevent relapse, the agency reported.

Painkillers Tied to Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Regardless of the reason for taking them, painkillers classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) apparently increase the likelihood that middle-aged and elderly men will develop erection difficulties, according to a new report.

Kidney Patients Warned Away From Potassium Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Many kidney failure patients are increasing their chance of nerve damage in their legs and feet by simply having too much potassium in their diet.

AACE: Insulin Not Sodium Plays a Major Role in Hypertension Posted: Monday, May 22, 2006

Insulin rather than salt is the major driver of hypertension, according to an analysis of data from a study.

Beverage Industry Agrees to Halt Soda Sales in Schools Posted: Monday, May 15, 2006

Bill Clinton, has done what public health experts failed to do. He pulled the plug on public school soda machines.

Findings Shed Light on Mechanism of Condition Associated With Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Monday, May 15, 2006

Researchers have shown, for the first time, that blocking the action of a critical protein with etanercept can improve multiple inflammatory pathways in patients with the metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Prevalence Increased in Patients With Schizophrenia Posted: Monday, May 15, 2006

The prevalence of diabetes is significantly higher in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder relative to the general population -- irrespective of the use of, or type of, antipsychotic medication.

A1C Is Coronary Disease Predictor Even for Those Without Diabetes Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2006

Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) is a useful and reliable risk indicator for developing CHD, even in people without diabetes whose A1C levels are in the high normal range.

Metformin and Lifestyle Intervention Prevents Metabolic Syndrome Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2006

"The metabolic syndrome is a high-risk state for diabetes and cardiovascular disease," Lifestyle intervention is better then any drug and along with metformin works to prevent the metabolic syndrome (MS).

 

 

 

 

 

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