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Januvia Gets New Warnings Over Fatal Skin Reactions Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Merck & Co. added warnings to its diabetes pill Januvia after some patients developed allergic conditions, including a rare, severe skin disorder.

Protein Links Obesity to Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Obesity increases the risk of developing diabetes, but nobody knows the details of why this is the case. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy in Sweden have now identified a protein that may play a role in increasing the risk.

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked to Risk for Hearing Loss Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

A few cases have also been reported in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) taking sildenafil citrate, 20-mg tablets (Revatio, Pfizer, Inc), to improve their exercise ability.

Tylenol with Caffeine Increases the Risk of Liver Damage Posted: Thursday, October 18, 2007

A mix of acetaminophen and caffeine may cause liver damage, especially in heavy caffeine drinkers, according to a study at the University of Washington in Seattle

People with Bad Personal Relationships Have a 34% Increased Risk for Coronary Heart Disease Posted: Thursday, October 18, 2007

A new prospective cohort study shows that negative aspects of a close relationship--such as not confiding and not getting emotional support--can increase the risk of coronary events for both men and women.

Elevated Blood Sugars Raises the Risk of Death From Pneumonia Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

A new study shows that people with type 2 diabetes or elevated blood sugar are at increased risk of dying after being hospitalized for pneumonia.

Hypertension Triples Women's Risk for Diabetes Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Study finds that it does this outside of the normal risk factors for diabetes, such as obesity.

Raised Blood Pressure/BMI in Midlife Predicts Heart Failure in Later Life Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Raised blood pressure (BP) and excess body mass index (BMI) in middle age increases the risk of heart failure in later life, a new study suggests.

New Blood Test Predicts Future Chance of Diabetes Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Type 2 diabetes is caused by poor eating habits, hereditary, and lack of exercise. But now, researchers at UCLA say there is another risk factor that doesn't have to do with weight, diet and genes that can help predict who's likely to develop diabetes.

Better Glycemic Control Prevents Infertility Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

A Swedish study indicates that the fertility of women with type 1 diabetes was reduced prior to 1985, but since then is its begun to normalize, if diabetic complications were avoided

 

 

 

 

 

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