Archive for the ‘Obesity and Diabetes’ Category

Most diabetics need better BP control to reach targets

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Belgian researchers report that only 16% of patients with Type 2 diabetes achieve the target blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg recommended by American and European regulatory bodies such as the European Society of Hypertension. (Source: MedWire News - Hypertension)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 ...

Obesity looms as weighty employment issue

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Rapid rises in the nation’s obesity rate and health insurance premiums could take hiring decisions based on a candidate’s weight from anecdote to policy. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

Obesity looms as weighty employment issue

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Rapid rises in the nation’s obesity rate and health insurance premiums could take hiring decisions based on a candidate’s weight from anecdote to policy. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)

Saxagliptin: A dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Conclusion Saxagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, demonstrated safety and efficacy in lowering HbA(1c), FPG, and PPG levels as both monotherapy and in combination with other oral antidiabetic medications. PMID: 20811029 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy ...

Use of concentrated insulin human regular (U-500) for patients with diabetes.

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Conclusion U-500 insulin is efficacious and safe for patients with type 2 diabetes who require a high dosage of insulin to control hyperglycemia. However, health care professionals should be well educated and vigilant about patient safety issues regarding the drug's prescription, dosing, and administration. PMID: 20811030 [PubMed ...

Americans struggle with long-term weight loss

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Only about one in every six Americans who have ever been overweight or obese loses weight and maintains that loss, according to researchers. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Children Who Eat Vended Foods Face Health Problems, Poor Diet

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health problems such as diabetes and coronary artery disease, according to research from the University of Michigan Medical ...

City’s Efforts Fail to Dent Child Obesity

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Forty percent of the nearly 637,000 children in kindergarten through the eighth grade were found to be overweight or obese in the 2008-9 school year. (Source: NYT)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

City’s Efforts Fail to Dent Child Obesity

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Forty percent of the nearly 637,000 children in kindergarten through the eighth grade were found to be overweight or obese in the 2008-9 school year. (Source: NYT)

Indigo Productions $1,000 Scholarship for Best Video Public Service Announcement

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Indigo Productions, a New York City video production company, is sponsoring a nationwide contest offering a $1,000 scholarship prize to the student or group of students who create the most original and effective video PSA (Public Service Announcement). First prize: $1,000 Second prize: $500 Deadline: September 15, 2010 Eligibility: Contestants must be students attending ...