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Daily Dose Of Fish Oil May Reduce Risk Of Diabetes, Heart Disease

redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online The use of fish oil supplements has been linked to a moderate increase in production of a hormone that has in turn been associated with a decreased risk of some forms of diabetes and heart disease, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) report in a new study. The supplements, which are also known as omega-3 fatty acid...

Contract Research Organization WCCT Global Announces Strong Focus on Diabetes Clinical Trials

With the rise of Diabetes, WCCT Global is focusing energy on Diabetes clinical trials. Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 WCCT Global, a full-service contract research organization headquartered in Southern California announces today, a strong focus on diabetes research. WCCT Global has been building a patient database for years now and has had a steady flow of possible participants interested i...

The CareGiver Partnership: Tips to Help Your Elderly Loved One Stay Active

May 29 is National Senior Health & Fitness Day, and Dianna Malkowski of The CareGiver Partnership offers tips for encouraging a senior family member or friend to stay active. Neenah, Wis. (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 National Senior Health & Fitness Day is May 29. Staying active has benefits at any age, and those with limited mobility or social opportunities may need help and encouragement to sta...

More Baby Boomers Rejected by Long Term Care Insurance Companies

LTC Tree, the number one “virtual” seller of Long Term Care Insurance in the industry, has launched a Health and Wellness section on their website designed to help clients reduce the risk that they will need to use their Long Term Care Insurance policy. LTC Tree Health provides the latest research and information on nutrition, fitness, mental health, and aging to encourage consumers to make he...

Immune system attacks beneficial bacteria in several chronic human diseases

The human gut is loaded with commensal bacteria - "good" microbes that, among other functions, help the body digest food. The gastrointestinal tract contains literally trillions of such cells, and yet the immune system seemingly turns a blind eye. Ho...

Will Arena's Belviq Be The Next Anti-Obesity Drug To Make The Cover Of Time Magazine?

ByReasonable Risk:In preparation for sales of the new anti-obesity drug Belviq on June 7th, Arena (ARNA) scheduled six events in six weeks including two post-launch. The launch will usher in a $65 million milestone payment from Eisai (ESALY.PK), more than many movies make and 16-times more than Vivus' (VVUS) first quarter's revenue. This may justify red-carpet treatment since evidence suggests Are...

[Comment] Individualising treatment for older people with diabetes

Consensus on the management of diabetes mellitus in older people has recommended an HbA1c target range of 7·0–7·5% (53–59 mmol/mol). The hazards of aggressive treatment in older people with diabetes are now well recognised. An HbA1c concentrati...

[Articles] Individualised treatment targets for elderly patients with type 2 diabetes using vildagliptin add-on or lone therapy (INTERVAL): a 24 week, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

This study is the first to introduce and show the feasibility of using individualised HbA1c targets as an endpoint in any type 2 diabetes population. Individualised glycaemic target levels are achievable with vildagliptin without any tolerability iss...

Dr. Edward Paul is Part of North Carolina Team to Implant Brunswick County Man with First Bionic Eye Telescope

Historic surgery provides cutting edge treatment for leading cause of blindness in the United States. Wilmington, NC (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Wilmington eye surgeon Dr. Laura Harris implanted a 4-millimeter telescope in the right eye of a 76-year-old Brunswick County patient to treat his end-stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), which affects nearly 15 million Americans in some form. Along w...

Diabetes' genetic underpinnings can vary based on ethnic background, Stanford studies say

(Stanford University Medical Center) Ethnic background plays a surprisingly large role in how diabetes develops on a cellular level, according to two new studies led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

WCCT Global plans strong focus on diabetes clinical trials

US-based contract research organization WCCT Global has announced that it is focusing more on diabetes clinical trials, with rise of the disease.

Report on ISN Forefronts, Melbourne, Australia, 4–7 October 2012: tubulointerstitial disease in diabetic nephropathy

Medtronic's Defibrillator Sales Show A Pulse With Encouraging Results

By Trefis: Medtronic (MDT) announced its fourth-quarter earnings for fiscal 2013 on Tuesday, reporting 4% growth in revenues that reached $4.45 billion. While its spinal franchise continued to see a decline in sales, what comes as a positive surprise is that its largest division, Pacemakers and Defibrillators, beat market expectations with its positive growth after struggling for many quar...

Charles A. Moss, M.D. Announces "The Adaptation Diet"

A Three-Step Approach to Control Cortisol, Lose Weight, and Prevent Chronic Disease Charles A. Moss, M.D., nationally acclaimed pioneer of integrative medicine, lecturer and author, announces the release of his new book, The Adaptation Diet: A Three-Step Approach to Control Cortisol, Lose Weight, and Prevent Chronic Disease. Based on 35 years of...

Bull of the Day: Santarus

By Zacks Investment Research: After a big earnings beat two weeks ago, biotech company Santarus Inc (SNTS) became a Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy on May 7. Since then, shares have climbed over 5%.Santarus is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing proprietary products for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. Founded...

Dr. Terry Davies is recognized among Castle Connolly's Top Doctors® for New York, NY region in 2013

A New York, NY Board Certified physician specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Dr. Terry Davies, is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2013. NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America's trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has selected New York's Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist Dr. Terry Davies for incl...

Global Obesity Epidemic Due To Love Affair With Junk Food

Peter Suciu for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online The world is apparently filled with “junk food junkies.” Those are the findings of new research presented today that suggests high-fructose corn syrup could cause behavioral reactions in rats. These reactions are reportedly similar to those produced by drugs of abuse such as cocaine, and could help explain, at least partly, the current glo...

Regeneron Shareholders Watching Optina Trial Closely

ByTom Welch:Shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN) have been dazzling investors by soaring to new all-time highs that are approaching $300 per share. (click to enlarge) The reason for the excitement is that its FDA approved drug, Eylea, for Age Related Wet Macular Degeneration, is already generating over $1 billion in sales. As exciting as this amazing performance for Regeneron's share...

Acupuncture Points Useful in Diabetes Control? (CME/CE)

ORLANDO (MedPage Today) -- Diabetes patients with gastroparesis had significant relief of nausea with "needleless” acupuncture, which may have implications for glucose control, a small study suggests.

Research shows how immune system peacefully co-exists with 'good' bacteria

The human gut is loaded with commensal bacteria – "good" microbes that, among other functions, help the body digest food. The gastrointestinal tract contains literally trillions of such cells, and yet the immune system seemingly turns a blind eye....

PreDiabetes Centers to Appear at the Philadelphia Tour de Cure

King of Prussia Prediabetes Treatment Center Will Attend American Diabetes Association Cycling Event. King of Prussia, PA (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 The PreDiabetes Center of King of Prussia is proud to announce its participation in the Greater Philadelphia Tour de Cure, a premier cycling event that brings together experienced cyclists and recreational riders who are passionate about stopping the sprea...

Discovery Familia Expands Its Health Content Offering

MIAMI, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mondays and Wednesdays are now health nights on Discovery Familia. The network has incorporated two nights of programming dedicated to physical and emotional health with a focus on problems with a disproportionate impact on the Hispanic community, among them heart disease, diabetes and obesity. The new format also includes the premiere of "Un minuto de salu...

Insulin Pump Therapy Provides Better Glycemic Control Among Type 1 Diabetics, According to Kantar Health Research

New results from the National Health and Wellness Survey show patients with type 1 diabetes have significantly lower HbA1C levels. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are treated with insulin pump therapy have better glycemic control as measured by significantly lower HbA1C levels than patients with T1D who treat their condition with insulin injections, accor...

Type 2 Diabetes Control Worsening, According To Study Of Patients On Commercial Insurance

NEW ORLEANS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hemoglobin A1C levels increased over a four-year period for commercially-insured patients with Type 2 diabetes, while modest improvements in A1C control has been shown to improve health outcomes and can lead to substantial healthcare cost savings, according to two studies presented at the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes R...

JOT Automation Has Delivered Manufacturing Solution for Tandem Diabetes Care

OULU, Finland, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JOT Automation, a global automation company, has delivered a novel manufacturing solution for Tandem Diabetes Care®, Inc., which is used to manufacture a component of the t:slim® Insulin Pump. The partnership with Tandem Diabetes Care is part of JOT Automation's growth strategy to use its mass production know-how, originated from the telecom ind...