Archive for the ‘Obesity and Diabetes’ Category
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 ...
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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.
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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)
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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)
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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 ...
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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.
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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)
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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 ...
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