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10/01/2009 - News

Diabetic Women Experience More Hip Bone Loss at Menopause

Although women with diabetes have higher levels of bone mineral density prior to menopause, they experience a significantly greater rate of bone loss at the hip at menopause compared to women without diabetes, according to a study presented at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 31st Annual Meeting. However, bone loss in the spine seems to be slower in people with diabetes than in non-diabetics. Read more

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09/30/2009 - News

FDA Approves New Combination Blood Pressure Medication

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a single-pill combination of two medications, the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren and the angiotensin receptor blocker valsartan, for the treatment of high blood pressure. Read more

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09/29/2009 - News

Diabetics with Depression Have Increased Mortality Risk

Recent evidence suggests that the presence of depression is linked to an increased risk of death among patients with diabetes. In the September/October 2009 issue of Annals of Family Medicine, researchers report that patients with both diabetes and depression are at a substantially increased risk of death beyond cardiovascular death. Read more

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09/28/2009 - News

Obesity May Be Best Screening Test for Diabetes

Guidelines for diabetes screening recommend targeting high-risk individuals. According to a new study published in the September/October 2009 issue of Annals of Family Medicine, the risk factor of obesity was the best predictor of undiagnosed diabetes. Read more

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09/25/2009 - News

Most Mistakes in Emergency Departments Are Due to Human Error

Emergency departments are often overcrowded hospital settings where the urgency of care makes patient safety more challenging. According to a study published online September 18, 2009 in BMC Emergency Medicine, most of the mistakes that occur in emergency departments are caused by human error. Read more

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09/24/2009 - News

Cutting Back on Salt Could Save $50 Billion Healthcare Dollars

Excessive salt intake is a persistent health problem in many parts of the world, including the United States. Nearly one-third of Americans have hypertension, and salt consumption contributes to the development of high blood pressure. According to a recent RAND Corporation study published in the September/October 2009 issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion, lowering salt consumption could save up to $50 billion per year in hypertension-related health care costs. Read more

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09/23/2009 - News

Vitamin D and Calcium Lower Mortality Risk

Hip fractures occur frequently in older individuals and lead to substantial morbidity and mortality. Higher doses of vitamin D reduce the risk of fracture. According to a study presented at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 31st Annual Meeting, vitamin D and calcium contribute to lower risk of death among older people, and these benefits are not necessarily due to a reduced risk of hip fracture and fracture-related complications. Read more

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09/22/2009 - News

Elderly Benefit from Vitamin D and Oral Nutrition Supplements

Last week, Nestle Nutrition Institute issued a news release about the ‘Nutrition and Functionality’ symposium held at the 19th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Paris, France. At the symposium, leading experts discussed the important link between nutrition and functionality in the elderly. Read more

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09/18/2009 - News

Small Thighs Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk

Both men and women with small thigh circumference have an increased risk of heart disease and premature death, according to the results of a Danish study published online in BMJ. Read more

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09/17/2009 - News

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Increases Cancer Risk

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, and it affects approximately 1.3 million adults in the United States, most of whom are over the age of 40. One of the most common treatments for rheumatoid arthritis is methotrexate. Read more

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