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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...
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...
Nationwide Hyoscyamine Sulfate Recall; Treats Multiple Conditions
Hyoscyamine sulfate, which treats a number of conditions, is being recalled for being either too potent or not potent enough, which can lead to...
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...
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...
Lower HbA1c May Not Prevent Diabetes Complications
According to Mayo Clinic researchers, the HbA1c level targeted by physicians may not actually lower the risk of kidney, vision and neuropathy complications for...
Blood Pressure Target for Diabetics Challenged
New change in the target blood pressure for diabetics by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare may lead to more patients suffering...
Combo Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes Improves Blood Glucose Control
A new study shows that a regimen of three medications helped people with Type 1 diabetes achieve better blood glucose control and shed pounds. A...
Treatment to Better Regulate Insulin Discovered
A recent discovery shows how lowering PKD1 can help people with diabetes limit metabolic complications, such as stroke, heart disease and some forms of...
Study: Diabetes and C.A.D. Can Be Deadly
The combination of type 2 diabetes and CAD can be deadly, with patients facing a one in four chance of dying over the course...
Diabetes Drug Lowers Cardiovascular and Kidney Complication Risk
For the first time, a large clinical trial showed across-the-board cardiovascular benefit of a common diabetes drug, a much-needed outcome for people with type...
Potential Diabetes Treatment for Some Diabetes Patients
Findings point to a novel way to treat diabetes - but only in some patients. They also challenge the benefits of the strategy in...
Study Finds Best Diabetes Drug for Lowering Heart Disease Death Risk
The most commonly prescribed stand-alone drug for type 2 diabetes reduces the relative risk of dying from heart disease as much as 40-percent more...
Fewer Heart Attacks if Statins are Prescribed Differently, Says Study
A research team has developed a new approach to prescribing statins which would lower the risk of heart attack for many people. Millions of people...
Seniors Using Deadly Drug Combinations
New research shows that older adults are mixing potentially life-threatening drug combinations. Many also take vitamins or supplements that interact negatively with the prescription...
Thirdhand Smoke Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
UC Riverside-led study has health implications for non-smokers living in homes that have - or have had - smokers. Thirdhand smoke exposure causes insulin...
