Diabetes worsens schizophrenia cognitive impairment
Diabetes exacerbates cognitive impairment in patients with schizophrenia, particularly in immediate memory and attention, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - July 22, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Diabetic blood pressure target challenged
A long follow up of a large sample of community-based patients with diabetes suggests that the current guideline blood pressure targets may be too low. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - July 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
CABG offers survival advantage for diabetes population
Coronary artery bypass graft offers a significant survival advantage over medical therapy for patients with diabetes and multivessel coronary artery disease, MASS II trial results indicate. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - June 24, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
High-dose steroids for COPD raise diabetes complication risk
Australian research shows that in older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and comorbid diabetes, high-dose corticosteroids are associated with an increased risk for diabetes-related complications, regardless of how they are administered. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - June 20, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Insulin resistance linked to asthma in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women with asthma have significantly higher rates of insulin resistance than those without the condition, research shows. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - June 11, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Sugary drink consumption impacts diabetes risk
Research shows that consuming sugar-sweetened drinks significantly increases a person’s risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - April 27, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hypertensive pregnancy disorders linked to diabetes
Women who are diagnosed with pre-eclampsia or hypertension during pregnancy are at increased risk for developing diabetes, particularly if they experience these conditions alongside gestational diabetes, research shows. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - April 22, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
mTOT modulator shows proof-of-concept in diabetes
A proof-of-concept study indicates that treatment with a mitochondrial target of thiazolidinediones modulator effectively lowers glucose levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - April 19, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Further effort to reduce CV risk factors in diabetes needed in Korea
Significant progress has been made since 2005 in reducing cardiovascular risk factors among Korean adults diagnosed with diabetes, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - April 19, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
mTOT modulator shows proof-of-concept in diabetes
A proof-of-concept study indicates that treatment with a mitochondrial target of thiazolidinediones modulator effectively lowers glucose levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - April 19, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Further effort to reduce CV risk factors in diabetes needed in Korea
Significant progress has been made since 2005 in reducing cardiovascular risk factors among Korean adults diagnosed with diabetes, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - April 19, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
HCV infection alone not linked to diabetes risk
Individuals with hepatitis C virus infection are at increased risk for developing Type 2 diabetes only if they have elevated alanine aminotransferase levels, show study findings published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - April 18, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Calcium channel blockers best for managing hypertension in diabetes
Calcium channel blockers stabilize morning blood pressure variability to a greater extent than other antihypertensive medications in patients with hypertension and Type 2 diabetes, suggest study findings. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
Source: MedWire News - Diabetes - April 13, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
