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High Resting Heart Rate May Shorten Life

Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2010

A direct link between heart rate at rest and risk of death in people with stable heart disease has been found in a study. Heart rates greater than 78 had a 39% increased risk of suffering a major vascular event, a 77% increased risk of cardiovascular disease death, and a 65% increased risk of all-cause death.

Acetaminophen Can Increase Blood Pressure

Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2010

This study demonstrates for the first time that acetaminophen induces a significant increase in ambulatory blood pressure in patients with coronary artery disease.

CDC: 1 in 3 Americans Could Have Diabetes by 2050

Posted: Saturday, October 23, 2010

As many as 1 in 3 American adults could have diabetes by the year 2050, according to a new analysis released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control. That would be sharp rise from one in 10 adults now currently living with the disease.

Hypoglycemia a Marker of Poor Diabetes Outcomes

Posted: Friday, October 22, 2010

vere hypoglycemia in Type 2 diabetes appears to be associated with an increased risk of vascular complications three times the risk of death, researchers have found.

Office Blood Pressure Readings Result in Incorrect Diagnoses & Treatment Changes 81% of the Time

Posted: Friday, October 22, 2010

Blood pressure readings taken in clinical settings may lead to inaccurate diagnoses as much as 81% of the time, according to research presented at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 2010 Scientific Assembly.

Garlic Oil Shows Protective Effect against Heart Disease in Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010

Garlic has "significant" potential for preventing cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease that is a leading cause of death in people with diabetes, scientists from the Deptartment of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taiwan, have concluded in a new study. The report also explains why people with diabetes are at high risk for diabetic cardiomyopathy.

EASD: Frequent Hypoglycemia Key in Cardiac Risk

Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010

Patients with Type 1 diabetes who have repeated episodes of hypoglycemia appear to be at risk for early signs of atherosclerosis, researchers said.

Reducing the Risk of CVD in Patients with Periodontitis

Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

More evidence for dentists being part of the diabetes team: cardiologists and other physicians who manage patients with CVD should collaborate with dentists to moderate cardiovascular risk in patients who also suffer from periodontitis.

Novel Anti-Diabetes Mechanism Uncovered by Scientists

Posted: Monday, August 02, 2010

In a joint study, scientists from The Scripps Research Institute and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard University have uncovered a novel mechanism that dramatically increases insulin sensitivity and reduces the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

FDA Advisory Committee Votes to Keep Rosiglitazone on the Market

Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Thirty-three members of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cast 20 votes for various label options that would allow GlaxoSmithKline's rosiglitazone (Avandia) to stay on the market despite concerns over associated heart risks, while 12 members voted to recommend that the FDA withdraw the drug.