Potential Treatment for Better Diabetic Wound Healing Found
Findings from a recent study of wound healing in people living with diabetes may lead to the development of new treatment methods and better...
Causes of Diabetes Induced Bone Fragility Include Certain Drugs
Expert IOF review explains why people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of bone fragility, including the effect...
Burden of Chronic Conditions on Latin-American, Caribbean Health Systems Increasing
Six Latin American and Caribbean countries continue to face challenges managing more complex health needs related to certain diseases and conditions. The health systems of...
Diabetes and CABG Surgery: Arteries Lead to Better Outcomes
More diabetic patients survive when only arteries are used for bypasses during coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, according to new findings. Diabetic patients who undergo...
Obalon Balloon System for Weight Loss, FDA Approves Marketing
The Obalon Balloon System, a weight-loss system that uses gastric balloons to occupy space in the stomach, has been approved by the FDA for...
New Method Prevents Retinal Transplant Rejection, May Treat Retinal Diseases
A new treatment that prevents retinal transplant rejection using immune-matched stem cells may be used to treat age-related macular degeneration and other retinal diseases. Stem...
Too Much ‘Good’ Cholesterol Not So Good, Leads to Premature Death
Researchers were surprised to learn that too much 'good' cholesterol increases a person's risk of dying early, the same result as when their levels...
Devices to Reduce Disability in Stroke Patients Cleared for Marketing
The FDA has approved the marketing of two devices from Trevo that, when used within 6-hours of the onset of stroke symptoms, can reduce...
Sugar Industry Cherry Picked Data to Blame Fat for CHD
A disturbing report published by JAMA details the lengths the sugar industry has gone to since the 1950's to cast fat as the cause...
38% of At-Risk Diabetics Not Getting Recommended Treatment
Research reveals important gaps in care, showing that certain people with diabetes are not being prescribed treatment by their doctors that could prevent cardiovascular...
Premature Babies More Likely to Develop Dysglycemia
Data from a longitudinal study following the health of extreme preemies since their birth shows that they are at a greater risk of abnormal...
Air Pollution Increases Diabetes Risk, Says New Study
According to researchers, people who are exposed to greater levels of air pollution where they live have a greater risk of developing diabetes, as...
New Blood Pressure Treatment May Be Superior to Current Strategies
Researchers have identified a new anti-hypertensive drug treatment strategy, the first in 15 years, that may offer superiority over existing medications. Researchers at the University...
Recall Extends to Family Care Brand Eye Wash
United Exchange Corp issued a nationwide recall of Family Care Brand Eye Wash due to microbial contamination. Use of this product can lead to...
Weather and Chronic Pain Linked in New Study
The Cloudy with a Chance of Pain project is showing that there really is a link between rainy, cloudy days and chronic pain. Preliminary findings...
Nationwide Recall of Eye Wash and Irrigating Solutions
There is a reasonable probability of a potentially sight-threatening eye infection through the use of a contaminated eye wash or irrigating solution product. United Exchange...
