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Cholesterol Medication Improves Stroke OutcomesThe estimated 20 million Americans taking cholesterol medication called statins may be receiving an unexpected benefit '" a more positive outcome should they suffer an ischemic stroke.
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Animus Issues Urgent Recall Notice to Insulin Pump UsersJohnston & Johnston has recalled almost 400,000 potentially faulty Animus insulin pump cartridges, saying users may be at risk of diabetic ketoacidosis from inaccurate insulin dosing.
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Trend Towards Cheap Generic Drugs ContinuesThe trend to lower-priced generic versions of brand name drugs is continuing, with 78 percent of the 4 billion prescriptions written in the US in 2010 for generic medications.
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Painkillers May Reduce Effectiveness of Depression MedicationA Rockefeller University study uncovered high treatment resistant rates for depression patients taking SSRIs and NSAIDs together. Doctors are being advised to ask their patients about their use of painkillers if they are prescribing antidepressants.
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Insulin Therapy Changing with Improved Insulin Delivery MethodsInsulin pens and insulin pumps have changed the way many diabetics manage their condition. Now insulin patches and inhaled insulin are poised to hit the market, offering diabetics even more insulin delivery options.
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International Diabetes Association Supports Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes ControlThe International Diabetes Association has come out in favor of weight loss surgery as a treatment option for overweight diabetics, and the FDA has expanded its approval of the Lap-Band Gastric Banding System for use in a wider range of obese patients.
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Experimental Weight Loss and Diabetes Drug in Clinical TrialsAn American drug development company specializing in next-generation weight loss and diabetes medications is focusing on both markets with its new combination medication, Qnexa.
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Olestra '" A Diebetic's Dream or a Health Expert's Nightmare?A fat replacer with the taste and texture of fat that passes through your body undigested and unabsorbed seems too good to be true, especially one with no calories or cholesterol. Is Olestra the real deal?
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Artificial Pancreas Awaiting FDA Approval for Clinical TestingA non-profit foundation has funded a collaboration of world class scientists, engineers, mathematicians and diabetes experts, resulting in a first generation insulin delivery system that mimics the operation of a human pancreas.
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Diabetics: Beware of Bezoars!Bezoars were once prized as magical charms with protective properties. Modern day bezoars are being battled with weapons like meat tenderizer and Coca Cola, especially in diabetic gastroparesis.