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Emisphere Announces Data From Independent Clinical Study Of Effects Of Oral GLP-1 On Glucose And Insulin Concentrations
Emisphere Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: EMIS) announced findings from a clinical study assessing the oral delivery of GLP-1 peptide safely and effectively. The study used a delivery-agent-based approach using Emisphere's Eligen(R) technology, and was conducted at University Hospital in Basel, Switzerland by Christoph Beglinger, M.D.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Emisphere Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: EMIS) announced findings from a clinical study assessing the oral delivery of GLP-1 peptide safely and effectively. The study used a delivery-agent-based approach using Emisphere's Eligen(R) technology, and was conducted at University Hospital in Basel, Switzerland by Christoph Beglinger, M.D.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Keeping A Food Diary Doubles Diet Weight Loss
Keeping a food diary can double a person's weight loss according to a study from Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research. The findings, from one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials ever conducted, will be published in the August issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Keeping a food diary can double a person's weight loss according to a study from Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research. The findings, from one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials ever conducted, will be published in the August issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Higher Levels Of Blood Protein Fetuin-A Linked To Diabetes
A study published in the July 9 issue of JAMA finds an association between higher than normal levels of the protein fetuin-A and an increased risk of developing diabetes. Fetuin-A is one of several blood proteins that is produced in the liver and secreted into the blood stream, and it is involved with the transport of various substances in the blood stream. Joachim H. Ix, M.D., M.A.S.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A study published in the July 9 issue of JAMA finds an association between higher than normal levels of the protein fetuin-A and an increased risk of developing diabetes. Fetuin-A is one of several blood proteins that is produced in the liver and secreted into the blood stream, and it is involved with the transport of various substances in the blood stream. Joachim H. Ix, M.D., M.A.S.
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Liver Protein Linked to Diabetes in Older Adults
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Having a higher than normal level of a protein produced in the liver and secreted into the blood stream, appears to raise the risk of developing diabetes in older persons, results of a study released Tuesday sugge...
American Diabetes Association – Jul 8, 2008 9:01 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Having a higher than normal level of a protein produced in the liver and secreted into the blood stream, appears to raise the risk of developing diabetes in older persons, results of a study released Tuesday sugge...
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Metformin May Help Obese Teen Girls Lose Weight
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The addition of the type 2 diabetes drug metformin to a lifestyle modification program may help female adolescents lose weight loss if they also make dietary changes, according to a new study.
American Diabetes Association – Jul 8, 2008 4:44 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The addition of the type 2 diabetes drug metformin to a lifestyle modification program may help female adolescents lose weight loss if they also make dietary changes, according to a new study.
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Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic Seen Looming
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The current pattern of type 2 diabetes in young adults and trends in childhood obesity rates point to a dramatic impact on the future health of adults in the United States, concludes the writer of a report publish...
American Diabetes Association – Jul 8, 2008 1:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The current pattern of type 2 diabetes in young adults and trends in childhood obesity rates point to a dramatic impact on the future health of adults in the United States, concludes the writer of a report publish...
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Prevention Activities Could Increase Lifespan Of U.S. Adults
Aggressive use of nationally recommended clinical prevention activities, such as smoking cessation programs, controlling pre-diabetes or lowering cholesterol, could increase life expectancy for U.S. adults by reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a joint report of three major national healthcare organizations.
Medical News Today – Jul 8, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Aggressive use of nationally recommended clinical prevention activities, such as smoking cessation programs, controlling pre-diabetes or lowering cholesterol, could increase life expectancy for U.S. adults by reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a joint report of three major national healthcare organizations.
Medical News Today – Jul 8, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Increased Risk Of Advanced Breast Cancer Diagnosis In Overweight, Insulin Resistant Women
Women who have risk factors commonly associated with Type 2 diabetes also have much greater odds of being diagnosed with an advanced breast cancer, according to research presented 8 July 2008. University of Melbourne researcher Dr Anne Cust was a key collaborator on an international study which was presented to the Population Health 2008 Conference in Brisbane.
Medical News Today – Jul 8, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Women who have risk factors commonly associated with Type 2 diabetes also have much greater odds of being diagnosed with an advanced breast cancer, according to research presented 8 July 2008. University of Melbourne researcher Dr Anne Cust was a key collaborator on an international study which was presented to the Population Health 2008 Conference in Brisbane.
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Disruption Of Blood Sugar Levels After Heart Surgery Is Common
A study reveals that inadequate blood sugar control in patients having heart surgery is associated with a four fold increase in post-surgery death and major complications - and that the blood sugar disturbances occur in patients with and without diabetes. The research from the University of Bristol was funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Garfield Weston Trust and is published in Circulation.
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A study reveals that inadequate blood sugar control in patients having heart surgery is associated with a four fold increase in post-surgery death and major complications - and that the blood sugar disturbances occur in patients with and without diabetes. The research from the University of Bristol was funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Garfield Weston Trust and is published in Circulation.
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News From The American Chemical Society, July 2, 2008
Boosting survival of insulin-cell transplants for Type 1 Diabetes Researchers in Japan are reporting a discovery that could improve the effectiveness and expand the use of transplants of insulin-producing cells to treat diabetes. Their study is scheduled for the July 16 issue of ACS' Bioconjugate Chemistry, a monthly journal. Insulin-dependent, or Type 1, diabetes affects about 800,000 people in the United States.
Medical News Today – Jul 8, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Boosting survival of insulin-cell transplants for Type 1 Diabetes Researchers in Japan are reporting a discovery that could improve the effectiveness and expand the use of transplants of insulin-producing cells to treat diabetes. Their study is scheduled for the July 16 issue of ACS' Bioconjugate Chemistry, a monthly journal. Insulin-dependent, or Type 1, diabetes affects about 800,000 people in the United States.
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