AstraZeneca gets OK for expanded Crestor use
Federal regulators have granted AstraZeneca approval to market its cholesterol pill Crestor as a preventive measure against heart attack and stroke in patients with healthy cholesterol levels. The Food and Drug Administration decision will allow the company… Food and Drug Administration – AstraZeneca – Stroke – Heart disease – Health
Possible source of beta cell destruction that leads to Type 1 diabetes
Doctors have been studying the role of the enzyme 12-Lipoxygenase (12-LO) in the development of Type 1 diabetes. They hope that targeting this enzyme will hold the key to reversing the disease.
Coroner: Casey Johnson’s death diabetes related
Socialite Casey Johnson died of a complication of diabetes, the Los Angeles County coroner said Thursday. Johnson, 30, an heir to the Johnson & Johnson health care products fortune, died of diabetic ketoacidosis, the coroner said in a brief statement.
Coroner: Casey Johnson’s death diabetes related
LOS ANGELES—Socialite Casey Johnson died of a complication of diabetes, the Los Angeles County coroner said Thursday. Johnson, 30, an heir to the Johnson & Johnson health care products fortune, died of diabetic ketoacidosis, the coroner said in a brief statement.
Scientists map out regulatory regions of genome, hot spots for diabetes genes
Researchers have generated a complete map of the areas of the genome that control which genes are “turned on” or “off.” The discovery, made in pancreatic islet cells, opens new avenues for understanding the genetic basis of type 2 diabetes and other common illnesses.
International Diabetes Federation Awards US$2 Million to 9 Global Diabetes Research Projects
IDF reinforces its support to translational research in diabetes with the second round of its funding programme, BRIDGES (Bringing Research in Diabetes to Global Environments and Systems)
CNY Diabetes Education Program acquires iPro Continuous Glucose Monitor
UTICA, February 4, 2010 — The iPro Continuous Glucose Monitor (iPro CGM) for healthcare providers is now available at Central New York Diabetes Education Program (CNY Diabetes) at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH).
Casey Johnson died of diabetes-related condition, L.A. County coroner says
Heiress Casey Johnson died of diabetic-related complications, the L.A. County coroner’s office said Thursday. The 30-year-old heiress to the Johnson & Johnson empire and daughter of New York Jets owner Woody Johnson died Jan. 4 at her Westside home.
Mt. Lebanon teen targets ZIP codes for diabetes cure
Monica Oxenreiter, a sophomore at Mt. Lebanon High School, thinks big when it comes to raising money for diabetes research.
Diabetes Patients, Docs Don’t See Eye To Eye
Doctors want people with diabetes to worry about long-term issues such as high blood pressure, but patients are often more worried about immediate problems.
American Diabetes Association Announces Kansas City, Missouri Native Amy Johnson as 2010 National Youth Advocate
ALEXANDRIA, VA–(Marketwire – February 2, 2010) – The American Diabetes Association announced that Amy Johnson, 17, of Kansas City, Missouri, will be the Association’s 2010 National Youth Advocate . Johnson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 12 years old. As the Association’s National Youth Advocate, Johnson will spend 2010 meeting with policy makers, promoting the Association’s …
Improve Your Health — For Free? American Diabetes Association
In an age of soaring health care costs and staggering diabetes prevalence, the American Diabetes Association announced today its 2010 schedule for free community health events throughout the country — the American Diabetes Association EXPO. By attending EXPO, people will be able to join the Association’s new movement Stop Diabetes(SM) and learn how to live healthy, be active, and change the …
HCPs Encouraged To Register For Free DVD Vouchers For Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Leading health charity Diabetes UK is encouraging healthcare professionals to sign up for vouchers to give to children newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, so they can claim a free DVD starter pack. The starter pack, Type 1 diabetes: journey of a lifetime, has been created primarily to help meet the needs of young people aged between 10 and 14 who have been newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes …
NURSE’S NOTES: Diabetes, heart disease share risk factors
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in peoplewith diabetes. Diabetes doubles the risk of stroke and heartdisease.
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Key data, information and analysis on global diabetes care devices market
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ba78e4/the_future_of_the) has announced the addition of the “The Future of the Diabetes Care Devices Market to 2016 – The Key Demand Drivers Remain Intact” report to their offering.
Doctors Miss Major Cause Of Infertility And Obesity
Women told they are too fat and are not treated for serious diseaseGail Donnelly’s classmates nicknamed her “Knobby” because she was so skinny all her bones seemed to poke out from under her skin.
Researcher identifies cell mechanism leading to diabetic blindness
Scientists have long known that high blood sugar levels from diabetes damage blood vessels in the eye, but they didn’t know why or how. Now a Michigan State University scientist has discovered the process that causes retinal cells to die, which could lead to new treatments that halt the damage.
USPSTF Updates Screening Recs for Childhood, Adolescent Obesity
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, or USPSTF, has updated its screening recommendations for obesity in children and adolescents. The task force now recommends that clinicians screen children ages 6 years and older for obesity and offer them — or refer them to — comprehensive, intensive behavioral interventions to improve their weight status.
The Joe Toucan Diabetes Project Welcomes Adam Morrison to Its Advisory Board
LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwire – 01/27/10) – The Joe Toucan Diabetes Project, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on researching, producing, and developing empowering projects, supplies and accessories for children and young adults living with diabetes, announces that Los Angeles Lakers forward Adam Morrison will be joining its advisory board. Morrison, a first round selection in the 2005 NBA Draft …
Hospital to offer diabetes education refresher course
FOSTORIA –To assist individuals with diabetes in successfully managing the disease, Fostoria Community Hospital will offer a diabetes education refresher course at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 5 in the diabetes education department, on the hospital’s first floor, entrance 1.
Consortium encourages participation in 2010 Census
JUNEAU – Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau counts everyone in the country. The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium has partnered with other tribal groups in the region to encourage all residents of Southeast Alaska to take part in the 2010 Census this winter/spring.
CoxHealth, St. John’s under pressure to open networks
Under political pressure from the state, the CoxHealth and St. John’s hospital systems each are working toward opening up their exclusive networks to give patients more choice in their physicians.
CoxHealth, St. John’s under pressure to open networks
Under political pressure from the state, the CoxHealth and St. John’s hospital systems each are working toward opening up their exclusive networks to give patients more choice in their physicians.
Patna doc develops drug to combat diabetes
Good news for diabetics. A Patna doctor has helped develop Liraglutide, a new anti-diabetic drug, which got the approval of the Food and Drug Administration in the US for clinical use on Tuesday.
Study: Overweight Adults Over 70 May Live Longer
A new study by Australian researchers finds that overweight adults over 70 tend to outlive their thinner — and much fatter — peers
Novo Nordisk’s Victoza(R) Receives FDA Approval for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
PRINCETON, NJ–(Marketwire – January 26, 2010) – Novo Nordisk ( NYSE : NVO ) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the new drug application for Victoza® (liraglutide [rDNA origin] injection), the first once-daily human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Victoza is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood …
S.Korea says N.Korea is not about to collapse
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has partially recovered his health and his country is not close to collapse despite grave economic problems, South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak says.
Johns Hopkins Nursing Research – Winter 2010
Faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (JHUSON) share their latest research, from diabetes to simulation education.
Freedom Meditech Presents Data Showing Benefits of Non-Invasive Diabetes Screening and Glucose Monitoring in the Eye …
LONDON—-People with diabetes or who are at risk of developing the disease – now estimated at over 400 million globally – could reduce complications, improve quality of life and reduce healthcare costs by using new non-invasive technology to screen for and monitor the illness, according to a presentation by Freedom Meditech at the 6th Annual Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy Conference in …
Saturday, January 30
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s Super Conference starts at 7 a.m. at the Marriott Hotel (200 E. Amite St.). Cost includes all sessions and lunch. Space is limited. $25, $40 for two, $10 children 12 and under; call 601-957-7878 or 877-DFM-CURE. …
Intense blood sugar treatment risky
Aggressively treating some people with Type 2 diabetes to lower their blood sugar levels may increase the risk of premature death, researchers have found.
Osiris Completes Enrollment in Stem Cell Trial for Type 1 Diabetes
COLUMBIA, Md.—-Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that it has achieved a $750,000 milestone payment from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for completing enrollment in a Phase II clinical trial evaluating Prochymal, an adult mesenchymal stem cell therapy, as a treatment for patients recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
: great another thing to worry about! Doctor: not really, as long as you know how to manage it you’ll be good, Rachel: can I go home now! I dont want to stay here. Doctor: I dont see what the problem of that will be, o you know how to manage Diabetes Rachel: well not really, but I can figure out on my own Doctor: well, send a house Nurse for you Rachel: ( sighs) how long? Doctor: a week Rachel: Fine, nothing can get worse! Tori: ( laughs) stop being a baby Rachel: hey, I can be a baby all I …
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