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Metformin 500 mg BID does not protect against heart failure after heart attack in non-diabetic patients

Written by | 29 May 2014

by Bruce Sylvester – Metformin therapy at 500 twice daily (BID) is not protective against heart failure in non-diabetic patients following a heart attack, researchers reported on March… read more.

While person with Type-1 diabetes sleeps, instruments can detect low blood sugar-and stop insulin

Written by | 26 May 2014

by Bruce Sylvester – Using ordinary instrumentation plus a computer during nocturnal insulin delivery, scientists have found a method to predict and prevent dangerously low overnight blood sugars… read more.

Pancreatic cancer fatalities set to rise

Written by | 23 May 2014

World Health Matters by Gary Finnegan – Italy – Death rates from pancreatic cancer are predicted to increase in men and women in 2014 and beyond, according to… read more.

Doctors are missing chances to diagnose COPD earlier

Written by | 9 May 2014

In up to 85 percent of cases.  “The substantial numbers of patients misdiagnosed and under diagnosed in this study is a cause for concern. It is important that… read more.

ACC 2014 Report: Bariatric surgery vs. intensive medical therapy for uncontrolled diabetes: STAMPEDE Trial

Written by | 30 Apr 2014

by Bruce Sylvester – For managing uncontrolled type 2 diabetes in obese patients, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are each more effective than intensive medical therapy alone.

ACC 2014 Report: Proportion of adults affected by new BP guideline

Written by | 25 Apr 2014

Applying the updated 2014 blood pressure (BP) guideline to the U.S. population suggests that nearly 6 million adults are no longer classified as needing hypertension medication, and that… read more.

ACC 2014 Report: Metformin does not improve heart function in patients without diabetes

Written by | 25 Apr 2014

Although some research has suggested that metformin, a medication often used in the treatment of diabetes, may have favourable effects on ventricular (heart) function, among patients without diabetes… read more.

ACC 2014 Report: Intra-aortic balloon pump may have broader potential

Written by | 25 Apr 2014

The most frequently used mechanical circulatory assist device in the world may have untapped potential, physicians say.  One of many uses for the intra-aortic balloon pump is helping… read more.

ACC 2014 Report: Marriage linked to lower heart risks

Written by | 24 Apr 2014

Heart problems less likely for spouses than for single, divorced and widowed people.  People who are married have lower rates of several cardiovascular diseases compared with those who… read more.

ACC 2014 Report: Genetic markers predict heart attack?

Written by | 24 Apr 2014

Results of the study could help the 715,000 Americans who suffer from heart attacks each year.  Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City… read more.

ACC 2014 Report: Gastric surgery halves risk of heart attack in obese people

Written by | 24 Apr 2014

Obese people who have stomach surgery to help them lose weight will halve their risk of heart attack according to new research from a team of doctors at… read more.

ACC 2014 Report: Aleglitaza does not reduce risk of CV events in diabetics

Written by | 23 Apr 2014

Use of the drug aleglitazar, which has shown the ability to lower glucose levels and have favorable effects on cholesterol, did not reduce the risk of cardiovascular death,… read more.

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