Pediatrics
Low blood sugars in newborns linked to later difficulties
A newborn condition affecting one in six babies has been linked to impairment in some high-level brain functions that shows up by age 4.5 years.
Aug 8, 2017
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Medications
Popular pain medication associated with greater risk of hypoglycemia
Since its approval in 1995, the opioid tramadol (marketed as ConZip and Ultram) has become a widely prescribed remedy for osteoarthritis and other painful indications, in part because it presents a lesser risk for some side ...
Aug 28, 2019
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Diabetes
Artificial pancreas to undergo long-term clinical tests
Researchers will soon undertake one of the largest-ever long-term clinical trials of a system designed to help regulate blood sugar levels of individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus. If the so-called artificial pancreas ...
Jan 4, 2016
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Diabetes
Size matters when it comes to keeping blood sugar levels in check
Keeping blood sugar levels within a safe range is key to managing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In a new finding that could lead to fewer complications for diabetes patients, Yale School of Medicine researchers have found ...
Feb 10, 2017
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Diabetes
Reverse your diabetes—and you can stay diabetes-free long-term
A new study from Newcastle University has shown that people who reverse their diabetes and then keep their weight down remain free of diabetes.
Mar 21, 2016
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Diabetes
Marijuana use tied to serious diabetes complication
(HealthDay)—People with type 1 diabetes who use marijuana may double their risk of developing a life-threatening complication, a new study suggests.
Nov 8, 2018
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Health
Study suggests pasta can be part of a healthy diet without packing on the pounds
Carbohydrates get a lot of bad press and blame for the obesity epidemic, but a new study suggests that this negative attention may not be deserved for pasta.
Apr 3, 2018
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Health
Low-carb diet may aid your metabolism
(HealthDay)—Eating low-carbohydrate meals may lead to healthy changes in a woman's metabolism that don't occur when consuming higher-carbohydrate meals, a small study suggests.
Dec 2, 2016
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Neuroscience
Scientists identify key control for blood glucose levels which could improve diabetes treatment
For people suffering from diabetes, managing blood sugar can be like walking a tightrope - if too high they run the risk of serious long term complications such as blindness, kidney failure, limb gangrene and premature heart ...
Jan 22, 2015
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Medications
Statin use not justified for healthy people with high cholesterol, researcher claims
About 40 million adults in the United States regularly take statins to lower their cholesterol levels and reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke, according to American Heart Association data from 2020.
Sep 20, 2022
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