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Polycystic ovary syndrome puts glucose control in double jeopardy

Polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition affecting about 10 percent of women and characterized by excess male hormone and increased risk of diabetes and heart disease, appears to cause a sort of double jeopardy ...

Medical research created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Literature review shows inflammation links obesity and gum disease

Blood on your toothbrush can be a warning sign of gum disease. And, if you are overweight, it can indicate other serious health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

Dentistry created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Enhanced brain acetate metabolism may reward heavy drinkers

In addition to its well-known effects on the CNS, alcohol consumption has a significant impact on metabolism. After consumption, the body rapidly begins converting ethanol to acetate, which can serve as an energy source for ...

Addiction created Mar 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Self-monitoring of blood glucose protocol cuts hs-CRP

(HealthDay)—Among patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, a structured self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) protocol correlates with reductions in the level of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein ...

Diabetes created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Oestrogen patches could offer a new treatment option for prostate cancer patients

Patches giving oestrogen through the skin could be an easy and safe alternative to the hormone therapies used to treat prostate cancer, according to new research published in the Lancet Oncology, today (Monday).

Cancer created Mar 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Overused ophthalmology tests, treatments identified

(HealthDay)—The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is participating in the Choosing Wisely campaign and has identified five tests and treatments that may be overused.

Ophthalmology created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Swine cells could power artificial liver

Chronic or acute, liver failure can be deadly. Toxins take over, the skin turns yellow and higher brain function slows.

Medical research created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Cell sugar concentrations affect hyaluronan production and cancer growth

According to a recent University of Eastern Finland (UEF) study, elevated cell sugar concentrations increase the production of hyaluronan which, in turn, promotes cancer growth. Regulating the production ...

Cancer created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Home based telehealth does not improve quality of life for patients with long term conditions

Telehealth does not improve generic health related quality of life or psychological outcomes for patients with long term conditions over 12 months, finds a study published on BMJ website today.

Health created Feb 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Risk of pancreatitis doubles for those taking new class of diabetes drugs

People who take the newest class of diabetes drugs to control blood sugar are twice as likely as those on other forms of sugar-control medication to be hospitalized with pancreatitis, Johns Hopkins researchers report.

Medications created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

New study aims to use stem cells to help save sight of diabetes sufferers

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast are hoping to develop a novel approach that could save the sight of millions of diabetes sufferers using adult stem cells.

Medical research created Feb 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Community health workers help type 2 diabetes care

Newly published results from a randomized controlled clinical trial in the Pacific U.S. territory of American Samoa add clear evidence for the emerging idea that community health workers can meaningfully ...

Diabetes created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Corticorelin acetate has steroid-sparing effect in brain cancer

(HealthDay)—Corticorelin acetate (CrA) administration to patients with peritumoral brain edema (PBE) allows the reduction of steroid doses and is associated with reduced incidence and severity of steroid-induced ...

Cancer created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study finds a spoonful of cinnamon improves health

Sprinkling a spoonful of cinnamon on breakfast foods not only adds a burst of flavor but also dramatically lowers an individual's blood sugar levels, potentially reducing the chance of developing diabetes, says a new study ...

Health created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (11) | comments 0

Taking insulin for type 2 diabetes could expose patients to greater risk of health complications

Examining the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) - data that characterises about 10% of the UK population - a team of researchers from Cardiff University's School of Medicine looked at the risk of death for patients ...

Diabetes created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0