News tagged with hemoglobin levels


Sleep apnea severity linked to glycated hemoglobin levels

(HealthDay) -- For adults without diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity is independently associated with impaired glucose metabolism, as measured by glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, according ...

Sleep apnea created Jun 18, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Routine iron fortification of infant formula linked to poorer development

A 10-year follow-up study examining iron-fortified vs. low-iron infant formula suggests that infants with high hemoglobin levels who received iron fortified infant formula have poorer long-term developmental outcomes.

Medical research created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Severity of sleep disordered breathing predicts glycemic health

The severity of sleep disordered breathing and nocturnal hypoxemia independently predict both glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a new study.

Sleep apnea created May 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Undergrads invent cell phone screener to combat anemia in developing world

Could a low-cost screening device connected to a cell phone save thousands of women and children from anemia-related deaths and disabilities?

Medical research created Jul 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

In diabetes, gastric emptying remains stable over time

(HealthDay)—Gastric emptying of solids and liquids and gastrointestinal symptoms remain stable over time in patients with long-term type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Aug. ...

Diabetes created Aug 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

No benefit from high-dose multivitamins seen for HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy

A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers suggests that, for HIV patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) to treat HIV, there is no benefit from high- vs. standard-dose micronutrient ...

HIV & AIDS created Oct 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Daily vibration may combat prediabetes in youth

Daily sessions of whole-body vibration may combat prediabetes in adolescents, dramatically reducing inflammation, average blood glucose levels and symptoms such as frequent urination, researchers report.

Diabetes created Oct 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Peer coaching model beneficial for patients with diabetes

(HealthDay)—Health coaching by peers is associated with a significant reduction in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels among patients treated in public health clinics, according to research published in the March/April ...

Diabetes created Apr 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Restrictive transfusion strategy safe for acute GI bleeding

(HealthDay)—For patients with severe acute gastrointestinal bleeding, a restrictive transfusion approach is safe and effective compared with a liberal approach, according to a study published in the Jan. ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 03, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

TPN-linked hyperglycemia ups death for non-critically ill

(HealthDay)—Non-critically ill hospitalized patients who develop hyperglycemia after total parenteral nutrition (TPN) are more than five times more likely to die in the hospital, according to research published ...

Diabetes created Jan 03, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0