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Diabetes Drug may Prevent Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A recent study has discovered that early treatment with the diabetes drug metformin may prevent or delay the development of PCOS in young girls.
ADA 2011: New Developments in the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers are investigating novel ways to preserve beta cell function in type 1 diabetes patients and enhance the body’s ability to produce its own insulin.
Mother receives Influenza Vaccination while Pregnant, Protects Newborn
Babies born to mothers who received a vaccine for the flu while pregnant are almost 50% less likely to be hospitalized for the flu.
ADA 2011: How to Make the Most of the 2011 Scientific Sessions
Access information about how to follow the conference through social media and some of the key sessions worth checking out.
Hyponatremia: A Serious Sodium Deficiency
Dr. Verbalis, Dr. Green, and Dr. Miller explain the effects of hyponatremia and Marilyn Getty describes her experience with the condition.
FDA Deems Drug Unsafe for Gout Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has deemed canakinumab unsafe for consumers, despite its effectiveness for treating acute flares of gout.
TNF Blockers Linked to Heart Failure in Elderly
A 2008 study found that treating elderly RA patients with TNG-alpha antagonists may increase their risk and exacerbate heart failure.
Podcast: Identifying Early Warning Signs of Heart Failure
Dr. Cohn discusses heart failure in women, the role of a primary care physician, and the Rasmussen test series.
Diagnostic Test Developed for Hereditary Children's Disease
Researchers have developed a diagnostic test to successfully diagnose a hereditary childhood disease which is estimated to affect over 6,000 Americans.
FDA Warns that Actos may Increase Bladder Cancer Risk
Pioglitazone, marketed as Actos, has been found to increase the risk of bladder cancer if used for more than one year.
Drug Improves Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetics on Insulin
A small-scale study suggests that an injectable drug used to treat type 2 diabetes may also aid patients suffering from type 1 diabetes on insulin.
ACC 2011-- Morten Schou, MD, PhD for the Danish Heart Failure Study
Dr. Morten Schou discusses the Danish Heart Failure Study and the conclusion that the researchers came up with upon evaluating the results.
Researchers Hope to Create 20 New Vaccines in Next Decade
Researchers say there is the potential to develop twenty vaccines in the next decade, as well as improve existing vaccines.
Heart Failure Tool Kit: Taking the Failure Out of Heart Failure
This website features downloaded professional and patient materials related to heart failure.
Moderate to Intense Exercise Protects the Brain in the Elderly
Elderly individuals who routinely exercise at a moderate to intense level may be less likely to suffer from "silent strokes".
Chronic Hyponatremia
Dr. Mitchell Rosner discusses chronic hyponatremia and treatments options for patients diagnosed with the condition.
Magnets may Help Prevent Heart Attacks
A researcher has proven that magnetic fields have the potential to act as a blood thinner, and possibly reduce the risk of heart attack.
Drinking Coffee Improves Response to Hepatitis C Treatment
Patients suffering from advanced hepatitis C and chronic liver disease may benefit from drinking coffee during treatment.
What You Didn't Know about Hyponatremia
During this interview, Dr. Robert Schrier shares his knowledge about hyponatremia and its myths and misunderstandings.
Novel "Prodrug" JM6 Alleviates Symptoms in Huntington's and Alzheimer's Mice
A “prodrug” called JM6 has been found to protect against the neurodegenerative effects of both Huntington's and Alzheimer's disease in mice.
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Patient Safety in the US and UK, Part II: Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up
Dr. Bob Wachter compares approaches to patient safety in the US and the UK, with a focus on differences in the countries’ organizational tendencies.

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