Ford Strengthens Leadership In Allergy Friendly Car Interiors (carpages) - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:19:15 GMT Allergies are on the rise, a fact that becomes evident this time of year to millions of people who suffer from breathing difficulties. So it's not by accident that the United Nations is calling attention to World Asthma Day on May 2.
C-section Preemies at Higher Childhood Asthma Risk (HealthCentral.com) - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 06:43:03 GMT THURSDAY, March 3 (HealthDay News) -- Premature infants born through Caesarean delivery are more likely to suffer severe childhood asthma than full-term infants, according to a new report.
Allergic reactions (The Observer) - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 23:22:46 GMT More than one in three people in the UK now reportedly suffer from 'one or more allergies', the highest rate anywhere in the world. The Global Allergy and Asthma European Network, referring to 'an epidemic of allergic disease', believes we're on course for one in two people.
Allergies Spring Into Action (HealthCentral.com) - Mon, 01 May 2006 00:40:02 GMT SATURDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) -- While budding trees and blooming flowers are among the delights of spring, the season also brings the threat of sneezing , itchy, watery eyes, and other allergy symptoms for more than 20 percent of Americans.
Ford of Europe Strengthens Leadership In Allergy Friendly Car Interiors (The Auto Channel) - Fri, 28 Apr 2006 14:15:32 GMT COLOGNE - April 28, 2006: Allergies are on the rise, a fact that becomes evident this time of year to millions of people who suffer from breathing difficulties. So it's not by accident that the United Nations is calling attention to World Asthma Day on May 2.
Help For Allergy Sufferers (WTOL News 11) - Sun, 30 Apr 2006 11:36:04 GMT TOLEDO -- So far, it has been a sensation spring in Toledo, with an abundance of sunshine and warm weather. But with the good comes the bad. The early spell of warm weather has pushed many into the great outdoors, giving the growing season a jump start.
Few could touch Dr. Cole's coat! - The Clarion-Ledger (The Clarion-Ledger) - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 10:18:42 GMT Few could touch Dr. Cole's coat! I was one of the first patients at The Mississippi Allergy Clinic. I believe I was 5 at the time and my parents were at their wit's end on how to help me with my asthma and severe allergies.
39,000 U.S. Kids Have Type 2 Diabetes (WebMD) - Mon, 01 May 2006 23:22:02 GMT About 39,000 U.S. adolescents have type 2 diabetes and nearly 2.8 million have impaired fasting glucose levels, according to a new estimate.
National survey estimates prevalence of type 2 diabetes among adolescents (EurekAlert!) - Mon, 01 May 2006 20:15:39 GMT An estimated 39,000 US adolescents may have type 2 diabetes and more than 2.5 million may have impaired fasting glucose levels, which could lead to diabetes and other health problems, according to a study in the May issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
30-year study of type 1 diabetes finds no improvement in heart disease rates (EurekAlert!) - Mon, 01 May 2006 14:15:24 GMT PITTSBURGH – In one of the most comprehensive, long-term studies to date of the complications associated with type 1 diabetes, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) discovered that while cases of premature death and a few other complications have declined, rates of other serious diabetes-related disorders such as heart and eye disease have not
Diabetes support program this month (Asbury Park Press) - Mon, 01 May 2006 08:18:25 GMT DOVER TOWNSHIP — The Center for Diabetes Education at Community Medical Center is offering educational and support programs throughout the month of May that are open to the public.
Theory links Alzheimer's, diabetes (Deseret Morning News) - Tue, 02 May 2006 07:07:06 GMT A provocative new theory suggests that one root cause of Alzheimer's disease is linked to diabetes a theory about to be tested in thousands of Alzheimer's patients given the diabetes drug Avandia in hopes of slowing brain decay.
Alzheimer's cause tied to diabetes? (The Philadelphia Inquirer) - Tue, 02 May 2006 16:22:42 GMT A provocative new theory suggests that one root cause of Alzheimer's disease is linked to diabetes - a theory about to be tested in thousands of Alzheimer's patients given the diabetes drug Avandia in hopes of slowing brain decay.
£3m diabetes campaign is launched (BBC News) - Wed, 03 May 2006 00:14:38 GMT A drive to improve diabetes services and research across Tayside, Perthshire and Angus gets underway.
Millions of teens at risk for diabetes (The Olympian) - Wed, 03 May 2006 14:12:29 GMT SEATTLE — Nearly 2.8 million teenagers in the United States could be on the brink of developing type 2 diabetes — a disease that used to be almost exclusive to adults — and another 39,000 teens might already have the disease, a University of Washington scientist has estimated in a new analysis of the growing prevalence of diabetes.
Forum to target diabetes (Santa Cruz Sentinel) - Wed, 03 May 2006 12:10:42 GMT Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties have one of the highest rates of diabetes in the state with 50,000 people having Type 2 diabetes. Before 2020, Public Health officials project that will number double.
Diabetes support group to meet (Salisbury Post) - Wed, 03 May 2006 12:57:00 GMT "Diabetic Neuropathy" will be the topic at the next meeting of the Davis Regional Medical Center Diabetes Support group on Tuesday, May 16. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the hospital's private dining room. Dr. John Cowan, Davis Regional hospitalist, will be the guest speaker.
Diabetes raises early death risk (BBC News) - Tue, 02 May 2006 23:57:57 GMT Younger people with Type 2 diabetes face three times the early death risk than their peers, a study says.
AstraZeneca drops new diabetes drug (Independent) - Fri, 05 May 2006 00:34:28 GMT AstraZeneca, already struggling to fill its truncatedpipeline of new medicines, suffered a fresh setback yesterday when it scrapped development of its diabetes drug Galida. The shares dropped 1.8 per cent on the news and closed down 21p at 2,953p.
Researcher wins award from American Diabetes Association (EurekAlert!) - Thu, 04 May 2006 15:30:00 GMT A researcher at the University of Rochester Medical Center has won the 2006 Thomas R. Lee Career Development Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), which includes an $842,400 grant to study how diabetes dramatically increases risk for cardiovascular disease.
Death Risks High In Younger People With Diabetes Type 2 (Medical News Today) - Thu, 04 May 2006 19:07:34 GMT People with Type 2 diabetes aged between 35 and 54 are over three times more likely to die than those without the condition according to research published today in the journal Diabetic Medicine. For people aged from 85 to 89, the increased risk of death for those with diabetes is over 50 per cent. The research on 44,230 people with Type 2 diabetes also found that women with diabetes were more
Diabetes (Bega District News) - Thu, 04 May 2006 23:42:24 GMT THE Merimbula Support Group for Diabetes Australia will hold its next meeting on May 9 from 1.30pm at the Merimbula RSL Club. The topic for the meeting will be 'Living with Diabetes' covered by guest speaker, Dr Dorothea Bonney.
AstraZeneca ends development of diabetes drug (The News Journal) - Thu, 04 May 2006 17:53:25 GMT AstraZeneca said Thursday it is ceasing clinical trials of its Galida drug for type 2 diabetes after tests showed it to be no more effective than currently available treatments.
Diabetes gene at root of wider syndrome (UPI) - Thu, 04 May 2006 16:25:24 GMT OXFORD, England, May 4 (UPI) -- British scientists say gene mutations associated with neonatal diabetes are believed responsible for other neurological dysfunctions.
Diabetes should not hinder young athlete (The Star-Ledger) - Fri, 05 May 2006 06:06:34 GMT My 11-year-old son was diagnosed with diabetes. He always has been very active and I don't want the diabetes to stop him from playing sports. Can he be as active as before?
Diabetes drug trials to be halted (The News Journal) - Fri, 05 May 2006 07:57:42 GMT AstraZeneca said Thursday it is ceasing late-stage clinical trials of its Galida drug for type 2 diabetes after tests showed it isn't more effective than currently available treatments.
Diabetes Management Slowly Improving (WebMD) - Sat, 06 May 2006 00:06:32 GMT People with diabetes who visit their health care providers have gotten better at managing their disease over the last five years, according to a new report.
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Sat, 06 May 2006 05:29:57 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
Type 2 diabetes growing in kids (Lexington Herald-Leader) - Sat, 06 May 2006 06:33:33 GMT Nearly 2.8 million teenagers in the United States could be on the brink of developing type 2 diabetes, a disease that used to be almost exclusive to adults, and an additional 39,000 teens may already have the disease, a University of Washington scientist has estimated in a new analysis of the growing prevalence of diabetes.
Sanofi 1st-Qtr Net Rises 540n Sale of Diabetes Drug (Update6) (Bloomberg.com) - Fri, 05 May 2006 17:00:46 GMT May 5 (Bloomberg) -- Sanofi-Aventis SA, the world's third- biggest drugmaker, said first-quarter profit rose 54 percent on higher revenue from its Plavix blood-thinner and a one-time gain from the sale of a diabetes medicine.
Joslin Diabetes Center partners with St. John Health's Providence hospital in Michigan (EurekAlert!) - Fri, 05 May 2006 18:40:09 GMT BOSTON -- Joslin Diabetes Center, the global leader in diabetes research, care and education, has announced its partnership with Providence Hospital in Southfield and St. John Providence Park in Novi, both in the suburbs of Detroit, MI. Providence Hospital is part of St. John Health, the largest health system in southeast Michigan.
AstraZeneca pulls late stage diabetes drug (Pharmaceutical Business Review) - Sat, 06 May 2006 00:48:33 GMT AstraZeneca has discontinued development of its diabetes drug Galida after phase III trials suggested that the drug would not provide significant benefit over already available therapies for the disorder.
Maureen's Medical Moment: School Walk for Diabetes (WNDU 16) - Fri, 05 May 2006 20:16:29 GMT Bremen, IN - More than 600 kids walked in the name of diabetes prevention Friday. Friday morning, Bremen Elementary School students walked for one hour around the school's track.
DIABETES STALKS OUR YOUNGSTERS (The Monterey County Herald) - Sat, 06 May 2006 17:56:26 GMT Nearly 2.8 million teenagers in the U.S. could be on the brink of developing type 2 diabetes -- a disease that used to be almost exclusive to adults -- and another 39,000 teens may already have the disease, a University of Washington scientist estimated in a new analysis of the growing prevalence of diabetes.
Been checked for diabetes? Maybe it's time (Santa Cruz Sentinel) - Sat, 06 May 2006 12:09:40 GMT WATSONVILLE — One in every four children born in the United States in the year 2000 is expected to have diabetes by their teenage years, according to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta.
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Sun, 07 May 2006 05:31:18 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
News in Brief: MU Diabetes Support Group hosts 'tune-up' (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch) - Sun, 07 May 2006 08:10:58 GMT HUNTINGTON -- The Marshall University Diabetes Support Group will have a "spring tune-up" meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, May 8, at the University Internal Medicine conference room on the ground floor of the Marshall University Medical Center. The meeting will focus on checking glucose meter accuracy.
Alzheimer's cause tied to diabetes? (Philly.com) - Sun, 07 May 2006 06:11:56 GMT A provocative new theory suggests that one root cause of Alzheimer's disease is linked to diabetes - a theory about to be tested in thousands of Alzheimer's patients given the diabetes drug Avandia in hopes of slowing brain decay.
Is diabetes a complication of HIV infection? (Aidsmap) - Mon, 08 May 2006 00:04:50 GMT Type II diabetes could be a complication of untreated HIV infection, according to a case report published in the online version of Clinical Infectious Diseases on 12 th April.
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Mon, 08 May 2006 05:30:27 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
Urgent effort underway to learn how diabetes increases heart disease risk (News-Medical-Net) - Mon, 08 May 2006 09:32:46 GMT A researcher at the University of Rochester Medical Center has won the 2006 Thomas R. Lee Career Development Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), which includes an $842,400 grant to study how diabetes dramatically increases risk for cardiovascular disease.
Ghrelin: A player in diabetes but not obesity? (EurekAlert!) - Tue, 09 May 2006 16:15:32 GMT HOUSTON -- (May 10, 2006) -- Ghrelin, a hormone long considered a key player in obesity, may instead take a major role in maintaining the balance between insulin and glucose and the development of diabetes, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in a report in the current issue of the journal Cell Metabolism.
Type 2 diabetes growing in kids (Lexington Herald-Leader) - Tue, 09 May 2006 22:51:08 GMT Nearly 2.8 million teenagers in the United States could be on the brink of developing type 2 diabetes, a disease that used to be almost exclusive to adults, and an additional 39,000 teens may already have the disease, a University of Washington scientist has estimated in a new analysis of the growing prevalence of diabetes.
Diabetes Subject of Rotary Talk (WestportNow) - Tue, 09 May 2006 22:35:57 GMT Barbara Nadolny, diabetes nurse clinician at Norwalk Hospital, addressed the Westport Rotary Club today. She stressed the early symptoms of diabetes and its higher incidence among ethnic groups .
Diabetes night offered May 16 (Harbor Light) - Tue, 09 May 2006 23:03:01 GMT Northern Michigan Hospital's (NMH) Diabetes and Nutritional Counseling Center will be holding "Diabetes Night Out" in order to offer important information to diabetics.
Diabetes Education Class meets tonight in Centralia (Morning Sentinel) - Tue, 09 May 2006 20:56:11 GMT The Diabetes Education Class will meet at 6 p.m. today in the auditorium of St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia. A program titled "Circulatory Complications of Diabetes" will be presented by Smita Sampat, MD. Dr. Sampat is an internal medicine physician at St. Mary's Good Samaritan's Fam
Ghrelin: A Player In Diabetes But Not Obesity? (Science Daily) - Wed, 10 May 2006 14:11:14 GMT Ghrelin, a hormone long considered a key player in obesity, may instead take a major role in maintaining the balance between insulin and glucose and the development of diabetes, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in a report in the current issue of the journal Cell Metabolism.
Diabetes drug might help the brain recover (Traverse City Record-Eagle) - Wed, 10 May 2006 14:11:07 GMT A provocative new theory suggests that one root cause of Alzheimer's disease is linked to diabetes — a theory about to be tested in thousands of Alzheimer's patients given the diabetes drug Avandia in hopes of slowing brain decay.
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Wed, 10 May 2006 05:30:16 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Thu, 11 May 2006 05:31:03 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
The Diabetes Epidemic - Obesity A Major Factor (Medical News Today) - Wed, 10 May 2006 22:02:07 GMT More and more Americans are being diagnosed with diabetes. Is this rise in cases due to better testing, a change in diagnostic criteria, a true rise in incidence, or some combination of these and other factors? In a study in the May issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examine some of the reasons for this increase...
Medicare to cover group diabetes care (Sydney Morning Herald) - Fri, 12 May 2006 05:59:16 GMT Group intervention by dieticians and exercise physiologists will be covered by Medicare for people with type two diabetes, the federal government announced on Friday.
Medicare to cover diabetes services (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Fri, 12 May 2006 08:42:07 GMT The Federal Government is expanding the number of services available under Medicare for people with type II diabetes. New Medicare items will be developed for services provided by dietitians, diabetes educators and exercise physiologists.
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Fri, 12 May 2006 05:31:00 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
Self Management is the Key to Diabetes (Scoop.co.nz) - Fri, 12 May 2006 05:17:28 GMT The Government inquiry into obesity has brought Diabetes into the centre of public attention in ways that we have never before seen said Diabetes New Zealand President Murray Dear at the opening of the Association’s annual conference in Christchurch today (Saturday 13 May, 2006).
Ryman Healthcare Donates $100,000 to Diabetes NZ (Scoop.co.nz) - Fri, 12 May 2006 03:02:19 GMT Ryman Healthcare has donated $100,000 to Diabetes New Zealand. The savage disease has been recieving a lot of Press of late due to how serious it is actually becoming.
Ghrelin involved in development of diabetes (News-Medical-Net) - Fri, 12 May 2006 03:33:11 GMT Ghrelin, a hormone long considered a key player in obesity, may instead take a major role in maintaining the balance between insulin and glucose and the development of diabetes, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in a report in the current issue of the journal Cell Metabolism.
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Sat, 13 May 2006 05:31:25 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
Health Minister's Speech to Diabetes NZ conference (Scoop.co.nz) - Sat, 13 May 2006 03:16:39 GMT Good morning to you all. Thank you for inviting me here today. Diabetes NZ has had a strong history of effective support for people with diabetes. I understand that during Diabetes Awareness Week last year [2005] your website received so many hits it was ranked fifth in the “hitwise” website awards.
Abbott urges change to combat diabetes (The Age) - Mon, 15 May 2006 08:33:32 GMT Federal Health Minister Tony Abbott has urged a cultural change in the Australian lifestyle after a new study showed 100,000 adults develop diabetes each year. -
Diabetes, weight gain threaten Aussies (UPI) - Mon, 15 May 2006 10:55:18 GMT SYDNEY, May 15 (UPI) -- Rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney diseases, along with obesity, are rising at an alarming rate in Australia, a study shows.
'Culture shift' to combat diabetes (The Daily Telegraph) - Mon, 15 May 2006 08:38:58 GMT FEDERAL Health Minister Tony Abbott has urged a cultural change in the Australian lifestyle after a new study showing 100,000 adults develop diabetes each year.
Bookings essential for diabetes program (Northern Daily Leader) - Mon, 15 May 2006 10:21:17 GMT A TWO-DAY group program will be held in Tamworth this month to educate people living with Type 2 diabetes. Lynne Gilks from the Tamworth Diabetes Centre said Type 2 diabetes was the most common form of diabetes because it affected between 85 and 90 per cent of people with diabetes.
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Mon, 15 May 2006 05:31:06 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
Diabetes figures 'alarming' (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Mon, 15 May 2006 03:12:07 GMT The Federal Government says it is alarmed but not surprised by new figures showing Australia is in the grip of a diabetes epidemic. The Australian Diabetes Obesity and Lifestyle Study interviewed and tested 11,000 people five years ago to provide a snapshot of the nation's health.
Unitika Confirms That L-arabinose Helps Inhibit Obesity And Diabetes (Medical News Today) - Mon, 15 May 2006 07:03:27 GMT Unitika announced on May 9 the results of its recent research on L-arabinose, a monosaccharide extracted from sugar beet. The research has found that L-arabinose demonstrates a potential to inhibit obesity and type 2 diabetes. [click link for full article]
Diabetes' effect on bones concerns practitioners (BioMechanics) - Mon, 15 May 2006 20:26:57 GMT When practitioners in the biomechanics mainstream are asked about preventing and treating the effects of type 2 diabetes, various answers are proposed. Early recognition, better wound care, more exercise are some of the most common-and well covered-answers. Osteoporosis is often looked at as a problem in patients with type 1 diabetes, but as Sue Sturgis explains, practitioners need to be aware of
Variant gene linked to type 1 diabetes (News Interactive) - Mon, 15 May 2006 20:18:14 GMT RESEARCHERS have identified a variation in a gene that is associated with type 1 diabetes, the form of the disease in which insulin production by the pancreas is deficient.
Diabetes hits 275 Australians each day as pandemic spreads (EurekAlert!) - Mon, 15 May 2006 13:10:23 GMT A new national health study funded by the NH&MRC, industry and state governments released today by the International Diabetes Institute in Melbourne shows diabetes is hitting up to 275 new victims each day throughout Australia.
Abbott talks tough on diabetes (Sydney Morning Herald) - Mon, 15 May 2006 14:16:56 GMT THE Federal Health Minister, Tony Abbott, has urged a cultural change in the Australian lifestyle after a new study showing 100,000 adults develop diabetes each year. -
Funds lag as diabetes cases soar (Deseret Morning News) - Tue, 16 May 2006 06:21:29 GMT In Worcester, Mass., scientists are boxing their test tubes at a shuttered laboratory where just two years ago they isolated a chemical that triggers diabetes.
Clinic on diabetes is tonight (The Jersey Journal) - Tue, 16 May 2006 09:33:14 GMT Bayonne Medical Center hosts a clinic on diabetes and related ailments tonight for the public. Dr. Scott Dubowski will talk about the disease's symptoms and how they can be treated at a workshop on Diabetes and Oral Health beginning at 7 p.m. at Community Crossing, 488 Broadway.
Diabetes troubles Australia (News-Medical-Net) - Tue, 16 May 2006 09:18:05 GMT The Australia-wide study was conducted by the International Diabetes Institute over the last 15 months and is the first to have measured how many new cases of these diseases occur in Australia annually.
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Tue, 16 May 2006 05:29:45 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
Diabetes researchers decry federal cuts (UPI) - Tue, 16 May 2006 19:55:48 GMT NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing disease in the United States but federal budget cuts have alarmed researchers and experts, a report said.
Diabetes Hits 275 Australians Each Day As Pandemic Spreads (Medical News Today) - Wed, 17 May 2006 07:03:28 GMT A new national health study funded by the NH&MRC, industry and state governments released today by the International Diabetes Institute in Melbourne shows diabetes is hitting up to 275 new victims each day throughout Australia. [click link for full article]
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Wed, 17 May 2006 05:30:15 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
Diabetes Awareness (KFYR) - Wed, 17 May 2006 03:43:51 GMT It`s difficult to lead a completely normal life when you have type one diabetes. Chase Stockert is an active young guy who loves to play and have fun with his toys. You can imagine how thirsty he gets, but one drink was not enough.
Generex Oral-lyn(TM) Diabetes Treatment Paradigm to Be Presented at Ecuadorian Scientific Symposium (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - Wed, 17 May 2006 11:30:00 GMT Generex Biotechnology Corporation, a leader in the area of buccal drug delivery, announced today that Dr. Jaime Guevara-Aguirre, M.D., of the Institute of Endocrinology IEMYR in Quito, Ecuador and an independent Principal Investigator in respect of many of the Company's clinical trials, will present the Generex Oral-lyn™ diabetes treatment paradigm at the 8th Ecuadorian Endocrinology Congress
Diabetes prevention: problem, promise and reality (The Hindu) - Wed, 17 May 2006 20:12:47 GMT DIABETES, LIKE any other non-communicable disease is caused by genetic and environmental factors; both of them play a vital and complementary role. `The genetic factor loads the gun and environment triggers it off.' Thus despite genetic ...
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Thu, 18 May 2006 05:31:05 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
CD party to raise funds for diabetes education (The Advertiser-Tribune) - Thu, 18 May 2006 04:58:09 GMT All proceeds from the June 2 "Rusty Vinyl" CD release party are to benefit Mercy Hospital of Tiffin's diabetes education program. Band member Gary Dickerson said the program seemed an appropriate cause.
Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists (Mayo Clinic) - Thu, 18 May 2006 04:40:14 GMT The exchange system forms the backbone of your diabetes meal plan. Use these exchange lists to ensure variety while maintaining a proper mix of calories, carbohydrates and other nutrients.
Family Counsel: Diabetes symptoms in children (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) - Thu, 18 May 2006 08:56:55 GMT With the rise of type 2 diabetes in children as young as 3 years old, parents should be aware of symptoms of the disease. While type 1 or juvenile diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, type 2 diabetes formerly was seen among people ages 40 and older. Because of diet and lifestyle changes, type 2 has increased in all ethnic and age groups with the increasing problem of childhood obesity.
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Fri, 19 May 2006 05:30:05 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
PET project for a diabetes cure? (Newsday) - Fri, 19 May 2006 00:17:06 GMT Columbia Medical Center study to use PET scans to peer at pancreas cells to diagnose diabetes For the first time, doctors can peer deep into the body with a scanning device to capture the insulin-producing islet cells of the pancreas.
Diabetes ‘time bomb (The Star Online) - Thu, 18 May 2006 23:25:38 GMT SUNGAI SIPUT: Diabetes and end stage renal failure will soon become a big health problem in Malaysia if people fail to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Family Counsel: Diabetes symptoms in children (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) - Thu, 18 May 2006 22:54:49 GMT With the rise of type 2 diabetes in children as young as 3 years old, parents should be aware of symptoms of the disease. While type 1 or juvenile diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, type 2 diabetes formerly was seen among people ages 40 and older. Because of diet and lifestyle changes, type 2 has increased in all ethnic and age groups with the increasing problem of childhood obesity.
Bristol Drops Diabetes Drug (New York Times) - Fri, 19 May 2006 02:55:02 GMT Bristol-Myers Squibb has dropped the development of the Pargluva diabetes pill after the treatment was linked to an elevated risk of heart attacks and strokes.
VA fights obesity, diabetes (Army Times) - Fri, 19 May 2006 16:06:47 GMT The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is joining the fight against diabetes and obesity with a new campaign and a new Web site designed to help people set up and stick with healthier lifestyles.
Bristol-Myers Halts Work on Diabetes Drug (Los Angeles Times) - Fri, 19 May 2006 07:27:59 GMT Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. said it halted development of a Type 2 diabetes drug because it would require an additional long-term study for approval and the company would rather focus its efforts on other products.
New Gene Therapy Technique for Potential Treatment of Type I Diabetes (Newswise) - Mon, 22 May 2006 04:20:24 GMT Researchers at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and the Baylor Research Institute have developed a novel technique using microscopic "bubbles" to deliver insulin genes to the pancreas, the organ that produces the body's insulin. This approach is a major step in the potential treatment of Type I diabetes since patients with the disease do not produce enough insulin on their own.
Walkers raise money for Juvenile Diabetes (WHEC-TV-10) - Mon, 22 May 2006 02:40:08 GMT Thousands of people pounded the pavement Sunday in Henrietta to cure Diabetes. The Rochester Institute of Technology hosted the annual walk. The goal of the local chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is to raise more than 753-thousand dollars to find a cure.
Seattle Laces Up to Beat the Bridge and Diabetes (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) - Sun, 21 May 2006 20:28:00 GMT On Sunday, May 21st, over 10,000 runners, walkers and all manner of fleet footed fundraisers in the fight against diabetes gathered at University of Washington's Husky Stadium to participate in the 24th Annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes event benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation .
Untreated, diabetes can ruin kidneys (Poughkeepsie Journal) - Sun, 21 May 2006 07:09:53 GMT Question: Is it true that diabetes can affect your kidneys? Answer: Yes, this is true. If diabetes is not well controlled over time, it can damage many organs of the body. The kidneys are injured because the small blood vessels are damaged when the diabetes is poorly controlled.
Middle-age thirsty cat tests positive for diabetes (Miami Herald) - Sun, 21 May 2006 07:03:05 GMT Dr. Michael Fox Dr. Michael Fox/PET DOCTOR Q: My cat started drinking and urinating a lot more than usual. She seemed weak and walked differently, as if on her heels. I thought it was her kidneys giving out and was in shock when the veterinarian tested her positive for diabetes. She said this is common in middle-age cats and dogs. Please spread the word.
Ride to Cure Diabetes (R News) - Sat, 20 May 2006 20:51:24 GMT When you love someone, you'll do anything for them, even bike ride a hundred miles when you've never done it before. It is the Ride to Cure Diabetes and a way to do something to help.
Diabetes rate high in Bahrain (Gulf Daily News) - Sun, 21 May 2006 00:54:14 GMT BAHRAIN has one of the highest prevalences of diabetes in the world, says an international expert. It ranks second in the top 10 countries with the highest number of people with diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) Region, said Professor Dr Gudrun Neises, from Germany.
Lilly Offers Tips for Disaster Preparation for Diabetes (FinanzNachrichten) - Mon, 22 May 2006 16:31:17 GMT INDIANAPOLIS, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With hurricane season starting June 1 and tornado season in full force, Eli Lilly ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) and Company , the worldwide leader in diabetes treatment, is offering tips for people with diabetes to help limit interruption of their medical treatment if disaster strikes.
FYI: Diabetes prevention trial (Contra Costa Times) - Mon, 22 May 2006 10:10:56 GMT With more than 41 million Americans between the ages of 40 and 74 on the threshold of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers are seeking volunteers to join the clinical trials of a new prevention treatment.
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Mon, 22 May 2006 05:30:26 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
Doctors: New Diabetes Drug Induces Weight Loss (NBC 11 Bay Area) - Tue, 23 May 2006 01:06:32 GMT SAN FRANCISCO -- A new drug for Type 2 diabetes has an interesting side effect -- weight loss. Some people are wondering if the new drug, Byetta, might help people who don't have diabetes lose weight, too.
Baylor Researchers Develop 'Bubble' Technique For Potential Treatment Of Type I Diabetes (Science Daily) - Mon, 22 May 2006 16:10:54 GMT Baylor Researchers have developed a novel technique using microscopic "bubbles" to deliver insulin genes to the pancreas, the organ that produces the body's insulin. This approach is a major step in the potential treatment of Type I diabetes since patients with the disease do not produce enough insulin on their own. The research results were published in the May 2006 issue of the Proceedings of
Bristol-Myers drops diabetes drug (Pharmaceutical Business Review) - Tue, 23 May 2006 01:02:58 GMT Bristol-Myers Squibb has discontinued the development of its type 2 diabetes candidate muraglitazar after the company decided further clinical trials to determine the safety of the drug were not worthwhile.
Zambia: DR Lumbwe Warns Against Diabetes (AllAfrica.com) - Mon, 22 May 2006 21:16:23 GMT THE Diabetes Association of Zambia (DAZ) Dr Chishimba Lumbwe has warned that the massive increase in cases of diabetes in the country will soon reach epidemic levels.
Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan) - Tue, 23 May 2006 05:30:32 GMT As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
Baylor researchers develop 'bubble' technique for diabetes (Pharmaceutical Business Review) - Tue, 23 May 2006 10:18:08 GMT Researchers at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and the Baylor Research Institute have developed a novel technique to deliver insulin genes to the pancreas, an approach that could represent a major step in the potential treatment of type 1 diabetes.
'Bubble' Technique For Potential Treatment Of Type I Diabetes Developed By Baylor Researchers (Medical News Today) - Tue, 23 May 2006 15:02:13 GMT Researchers at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and the Baylor Research Institute have developed a novel technique to deliver insulin genes to the pancreas, the organ that produces the body's insulin. This approach is a major step in the potential treatment of Type I diabetes since patients with the disease do not produce enough insulin on their own. [click link for full article]
AUST studies diabetes (AME Info) - Tue, 23 May 2006 12:06:07 GMT Ajman University of Science and Technology plans to conduct a major study on diabetes in the Gulf, with help from a German-based institute.
Causes of diabetes (The Daily Dispatch) - Tue, 23 May 2006 20:04:19 GMT DEAR DR. BLONZ: It came as a bit of a shock when I was found to have an elevated blood-sugar level. When it happened again, I went through some other tests and was eventually diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Drug giants fight for diabetes market (CNN Money) - Wed, 24 May 2006 14:01:41 GMT The drug giants Merck and Novartis could soon be locking horns for dominance in the multibillion-dollar diabetes sector.
Exercise and diet help with diabetes (The Herald-Sun) - Wed, 24 May 2006 23:25:17 GMT Diabetes mellitus affects over 20 million people in the United States. Estimates suggest that for children born in this decade, about 40 percent will develop diabetes in their lifetime. Almost a third of people with diabetes do not even know that they have diabetes because like its partners in crime -- high blood pressure and high cholesterol -- high blood sugar is not associated with symptoms.
Chattanooga LifeStyle Center Offers Monthly Diabetes Support Group (The Chattanoogan) - Wed, 24 May 2006 23:31:11 GMT The Chattanooga LifeStyle Center, a one-of-a-kind medical fitness facility dedicated to wellness and life enhancement techniques, encourages anyone currently suffering from diabetes to attend the diabetes support group at the Chattanooga Lifestyle Center on Monday, June 5.
Causes of diabetes (The Daily Dispatch) - Wed, 24 May 2006 16:50:09 GMT DEAR DR. BLONZ: It came as a bit of a shock when I was found to have an elevated blood-sugar level. When it happened again, I went through some other tests and was eventually diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Causes of diabetes (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier) - Wed, 24 May 2006 17:29:07 GMT DEAR DR. BLONZ: It came as a bit of a shock when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. I am 59 with no family history of diabetes, and I have been in a mad search for information about my condition. I have to lose some weight.
Carotenoids may lower diabetes risk in nonsmokers (Reuters via Yahoo!7 Health) - Wed, 24 May 2006 12:47:45 GMT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The risk of developing diabetes for people who don't smoke nonsmokers -- but not smokers -- is lower in those with higher levels of carotenoids in their blood, according to a new report.
Belleville - Diabetes hosting town hall meeting (The Community Press) - Wed, 24 May 2006 22:36:58 GMT The Quinte Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association is hosting a second and final town hall meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Community Recreation Centre, 116 Pinnacle Street, Belleville.
Blacks With Diabetes Are Under-Diagnosed for Obesity (Newswise) - Thu, 25 May 2006 21:20:14 GMT Obesity is under-diagnosed in people with diabetes overall and especially in African-Americans, even though both conditions are more prevalent in African-Americans than whites, a new study finds.
One-third of adults with diabetes still don't know they have it (EurekAlert!) - Fri, 26 May 2006 04:16:05 GMT nearly 22 percent of people age 65 and older had diabetes. about 13 percent of non-Hispanic blacks age 20 and older had diabetes. Diabetes was twice as common in non-Hispanic blacks compared to non-Hispanic whites.
Causes of diabetes (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier) - Fri, 26 May 2006 09:13:35 GMT DEAR DR. BLONZ: It came as a bit of a shock when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. I am 59 with no family history of diabetes, and I have been in a mad search for information about my condition. I have to lose some weight.
100 Volunteers Needed For Dundee Diabetes Research (Medical News Today) - Fri, 26 May 2006 07:02:07 GMT Researchers at the University of Dundee are calling for 100 new volunteers to help them with ground breaking research into improving current health care services for people with Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is fast becoming an epidemic and experts are predicting the problem will continue to get worse as people limit the level of physical activity they do. [click link for full article]
Nurses attend diabetes care management course (Borneo Bulletin) - Fri, 26 May 2006 06:39:46 GMT Nurses with the Director General of Medical Services at the function. - Junaidi Abdullah Thirty nurses from across the country participated in a course entitled 'Empowering in Diabetes Care Management' held at the RIPAS Hospital.
Causes of diabetes (The Daily Dispatch) - Thu, 25 May 2006 22:07:01 GMT DEAR DR. BLONZ: It came as a bit of a shock when I was found to have an elevated blood-sugar level. When it happened again, I went through some other tests and was eventually diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Corrections chief: Diabetes claim is bogus (Rutland Herald) - Fri, 26 May 2006 02:53:13 GMT The state Department of Corrections says it was a Vermont inmate's arson conviction -- not his diabetes -- that kept him from taking part in a program that would have allowed him to earn extra good time credit and get out of jail sooner. ... - By ALAN J. KEAYS Herald Staff
Causes of diabetes (The Daily Dispatch) - Fri, 26 May 2006 22:20:29 GMT DEAR DR. BLONZ: It came as a bit of a shock when I was found to have an elevated blood-sugar level. When it happened again, I went through some other tests and was eventually diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Preventing and treating diabetes (WABC-TV New York) - Fri, 26 May 2006 21:10:45 GMT One third of the adult American population either has diabetes or is on their way to getting it, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control.
Many Americans Unaware They Have Diabetes (KDKA Pittsburgh) - Fri, 26 May 2006 21:02:22 GMT There's been a concerted effort in recent years to increase public awareness about diabetes. But a new study from the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that one-third of the adults living with the disease in the United States don't know they have it.
Diabetes Nerve Drug (ScienCentral) - Fri, 26 May 2006 14:52:37 GMT It could be the first treatment for a terrifying problem faced by people with diabetes -- the nerve damage that's a leading cause of amputations. As this ScienCentral news video explains, a new drug being tested in people with diabetic nerve damage uses a patient's own genes to treat them.
Suntory, Kyoto Prefectural University Of Medicine Discover That Whiskey Congeners May Prevent Diabetes (Medical News Today) - Fri, 26 May 2006 20:02:40 GMT Suntory has discovered unique properties of whiskey in collaboration with the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine. According to the presentation made at the 60th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nutrition and Food Science, the two partners confirmed, in experiments on mice, that whiskey congeners may prevent the development of diabetes. [click link for full article]
One-third Of Adults With Diabetes Still Don't Know They Have It (Science Daily) - Fri, 26 May 2006 11:11:47 GMT The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in U.S. adults age 20 and older has risen from about 5.1 percent to 6.5 percent, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who analyzed national survey data from two periods--1988 to 1994 and 1999 to 2002. However, the percentage of adults with undiagnosed diabetes did not
One in Three Americans Has Diabetes or Its Precursor (KTBS) - Fri, 26 May 2006 20:12:38 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- More than 73 million Americans -- one-third of the adult population -- now have diabetes or may be on their way to getting it, according to a study.
More than One in Five Senior Citizens Has Diabetes (Senior Journal) - Fri, 26 May 2006 15:14:52 GMT May 26, 2006 – A new study has found that 22 percent of senior citizens age 65 and older have diabetes and nearly 40 percent suffer with a form of pre-diabetes called impaired fasting glucose (IFG), which becomes more common with age. The study also found the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in U.S. adults age 20 and older has risen from about 5.1 percent to 6.5 percent.
One-third of Adults with Diabetes Still Don't Know They Have It (Kansas City InfoZine) - Sat, 27 May 2006 09:07:52 GMT The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in U.S. adults age 20 and older has risen from about 5.1 percent to 6.5 percent, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who analyzed national survey data from two periods -- 1988 to 1994 and 1999 to 2002.
Data From Sangamo BioSciences' Diabetic Neuropathy Program Published In Diabetes (Medical News Today) - Sat, 27 May 2006 07:02:37 GMT Sangamo BioSciences,Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO) announced today publication in Diabetes, a journal ofthe American Diabetes Association, of preclinical animal data demonstratingthe efficacy of the Company's ZFP Therapeutic(TM), SB-509, for thetreatment of diabetic neuropathy. [click link for full article]
1 in 3 Americans at Risk for Diabetes (WebMD) - Fri, 26 May 2006 16:51:32 GMT As many as a third of American adults with type 2 diabetes don't even know they have the disease, according to alarming new findings from the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Diabetes rises, but detection lags (Detroit News) - Sat, 27 May 2006 08:23:37 GMT Even as more people are diagnosed, about one-third of Americans aged 20 and older who have diabetes still don't know they have it, according to a study based on government health surveys.
Causes of diabetes (The Daily Dispatch) - Sat, 27 May 2006 20:50:09 GMT DEAR DR. BLONZ: It came as a bit of a shock when I was found to have an elevated blood-sugar level. When it happened again, I went through some other tests and was eventually diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Our lingering confusion about diabetes (Louisiana Weekly) - Sun, 28 May 2006 13:19:32 GMT "Father Potts disagrees with your article on diabetes," someone informed me at table recently, adding quickly, "No, I don't know what the point of disagreement is."
On the diabetes front the news is not good (News-Medical-Net) - Mon, 29 May 2006 17:48:01 GMT According to newly published study more than 73 million Americans, one-third of the adult population either already have diabetes and don't even know they have it or are well on the way to getting it.
Mutant mice reveal role of protein in diabetes (CBC) - Mon, 29 May 2006 18:27:46 GMT A protein has been found to play an unsuspected role in controlling blood sugar. A Canadian-led research team says the findings in lab mice could lead to a new approach in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes.
One-third Of Adults With Diabetes Still Don't Know They Have It (Medical News Today) - Mon, 29 May 2006 07:05:32 GMT The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in U.S. adults age 20 and older has risen from about 5.1 percent to 6.5 percent, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who analyzed national survey data from two periods--1988 to 1994 and 1999 to 2002. [click link for full article]
One-third of adults with diabetes still don't know they have it: Study (PharmaBiz) - Mon, 29 May 2006 06:49:00 GMT The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in US adults age 20 and older has risen from about 5.1 per cent to 6.5 per cent, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who analyzed national survey data from two periods - 1988 to 1994 and 1999 to 2002. However, the percentage of adults with undiagnosed diabetes did not
More than 73 million Americans have diabetes or will soon: study (EARTHtimes.org) - Sun, 28 May 2006 23:32:56 GMT Over 73 million Americans are either suffering from diabetes or have the precursor to the life-altering disease, a study by researchers from National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said.
Working toward life without diabetes (El Diario La Prensa) - Tue, 30 May 2006 04:59:08 GMT Diabetes has become a full force plague in the United States; an estimated 70f the population suffers from the disease. Although it does not discriminate according to ethnicity, race or sex, it does seem to have its preferences.
Diabetes threatens 73M U.S. adults (Quad-City Times) - Tue, 30 May 2006 05:30:44 GMT Nearly a third of Americans, more than 73 million adults, have diabetes or higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, a new study shows. Rates of diagnosed diabetes are increasing, but a third of people who have the disease don’t know it.
Researchers open door to potential treatments for type 2 diabetes (EurekAlert!) - Mon, 29 May 2006 12:45:04 GMT OTTAWA – Researchers funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) have identified an unsuspected role of a protein named SHP-1 that could constitute a new therapeutic path against Type 2 Diabetes.
Stronger and More Direct Diabetes Policies (Scoop.co.nz) - Wed, 31 May 2006 04:47:01 GMT Today, in its submission to the Health Select Committee’s Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Inquiry, Diabetes New Zealand insisted that all people at high risk of diabetes should be screened. Diabetes New Zealand also called for adequate diabetes treatment and well-funded prevention programmes.
Study: 73M have diabetes or are at risk in U.S. (USA Today) - Tue, 30 May 2006 00:57:00 GMT Nearly a third of Americans, more than 73 million adults, have diabetes or higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, a new study shows. Rates of diagnosed diabetes are increasing, but a third of people who have the disease don't know it, a figure that has been reported for years and "really isn't budging."
Causes of diabetes (The Daily Dispatch) - Tue, 30 May 2006 22:20:09 GMT DEAR DR. BLONZ: It came as a bit of a shock when I was found to have an elevated blood-sugar level. When it happened again, I went through some other tests and was eventually diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Researchers Open Door To Potential Treatments For Type 2 Diabetes (Science Daily) - Tue, 30 May 2006 12:56:53 GMT Researchers funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) have identified an unsuspected role of a protein named SHP-1 that could constitute a new therapeutic path against Type 2 Diabetes.
Girl part of diabetes study (Akron Beacon Journal) - Tue, 30 May 2006 12:59:23 GMT By Katherine Spitz Beacon Journal medical writer Akron eighth-grader Thai Baity likes math, science and shopping. She also likes being part of a $100 million National Institutes of Health study to find out what type of treatment works best for children diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
Perth Launch Of Major Fundraising Campaign For Diabetes Research, Scotland (Medical News Today) - Wed, 31 May 2006 07:04:59 GMT A major fundraising campaign to extend facilities and clinical research programmes for diabetes in Perth and Kinross receives its local launch at Perth Council Chambers on Tuesday May 30th. Provost Bob Scott will host the reception for the Perth "People's Launch" of the Diabetes Research Campaign, which has been launched by the University of Dundee and aims to raise £3 million across Tayside.
DRC to conduct clinical trials of five diabetes drugs (PharmaBiz) - Wed, 31 May 2006 06:05:22 GMT The Diabetes Research Centre (DRC), the research wing of the Chennai based M V Hospital for Diabetes, has commenced clinical trials of two drugs for detailed studies of their wound healing properties. The centre has also undertaken clinical studies of three more new molecules for diabetes treatment.
Smoking, diabetes predict different forms of peripheral artery disease (EurekAlert!) - Wed, 31 May 2006 14:48:19 GMT Cigarette smoking and high cholesterol predict risk for some forms of peripheral artery disease (PAD), while diabetes predicts risk for other forms of the disease, researchers reported in a rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Treating Diabetes May 'Take a Village' (RedNova) - Thu, 01 Jun 2006 01:07:54 GMT By MARA GORDON The millions of Americans suffering from diabetes need all the help they can get managing their disease, experts said Wednesday.
