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Gum Disease Predicts Kidney Problems for Those With Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Periodontitis -- an infection of the gums that destroys the tissue and bone supporting the teeth -- is associated with the development of kidney disease and end-state renal disease (ESRD) in patients with type 2 diabetes, doctors report.

Cause of Antipsychotic Drug Weight Gain Leading to Diabetes Found Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Johns Hopkins brain scientists have hit on how and why some powerful drugs used for treating mental illnesses cause patients to gain so much weight that they often develop life-threatening complications such as diabetes and heart disease.

Guided Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure in Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Self-treatment with a biofeedback device that guides breathing can significantly lower blood pressure among patients with type 2 diabetes.

Flaxseed Oil Lowers Blood Pressure Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Regularly eating a diet supplemented with flaxseed oil may lower blood pressure and reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Statin Therapy Associated With Reduction Of Atherosclerosis Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

An analysis of data from four clinical trials suggests that statin therapy is associated with regression of coronary atherosclerosis.

Diabetes Linked to Increase in Kidney Stones Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2007

Recent studies and data compiled by researchers at the Mayo Clinic, suggest that incidence of kidney stones is increasing, both in the U.S. and worldwide and diabetes may be a predisposing factor.

Antidepressants Boost Insulin Sensitivity Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007

Certain non-diabetic patients with major depressive disorder show improved insulin sensitivity following treatment with amitriptyline or paroxetine.

250,000 Cases Per Year of New-Onset Diabetes Completely Preventable Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007

Study Finds Which BP Meds Can Cause and Prevent Diabetes -Patients on thiazide diuretics and beta blockers, will cause 250 000 cases of new-onset diabetes, accounting for about a quarter of the new cases of diabetes occurring every year in the US.

Old Cholesterol Remedy Makes a Comeback Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007

Studies show that adding niacin to a statin can raise HDL’s as much as 35% and reduce triglycerides by 50% and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by 70 percent.

New BP Combo Coming to Market Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007

Clinical trials demonstrated that Exforge helped 9 out of 10 patients to reach their blood pressure goal.

 

 

 

 

 

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