Africa: GM Bananas Could Cut Blindness, Anaemia in East Africa
Bio-fortified bananas that could reduce blindness, diarrhoea and anaemia are a step closer, according to the preliminary results of a joint research project between Ugandan and Australian scientists.
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:04:29 -0700
Blog - FDA Lets Human Embryonic Stem Cells Trials Resume
Geron will begin tests of its therapy for spinal cord injury. Advanced Cell Technology hopes to follow with a stem cell treatment for blindness. The Food and Drug Administration has cleared Geron, a stem cell company based in Menlo Park, CA, to move forward with clinical tests of its experimental cell therapy for spinal cord injury, which is derived from embryonic stem cells. The company, which ...
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:41:52 -0700
Jolica Foundation Pleased to Announce Launch of New 'Gift of Sight' Project in India
The Jolica Foundation is pleased to announce its new project that launched July 1, 2010. The Gift of Sight project focuses on communities in southern India by both preventing and curing blindness. Blindness is prevented in children under the age of 5 by providing Vitamin A supplements and many instances of adult blindness can be remedied by cataract surgery. Every $1021 in retail sales of Jolica ...
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700
Memorable event
CAVERNOUS university halls made out of limestone, long speeches by dignitaries and the proud presence of parents and loved ones are some of the many features of graduations.
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:12:25 -0700
Faith Healers Plead Not Guilty To Criminal Mistreatment
What's Your Reaction? OREGON CITY, Ore. (RNS) Two members of a controversial faith-healing church were charged Thursday (July 29) with first-degree criminal mistreatment for failing to provide medical care for their infant daughter.
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:21:55 -0700
US lifts hold on stem cell trial
Regulators have given the all-clear to test embryonic stem cells as a treatment for spinal cord injury.
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:12:25 -0700
Creative vision
SWEET HOME Deborah Feigum doesnt consider her blindness adisability.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:42:41 -0700
Ben Bova: Gene therapy will one day cure diseases ... Its the law
They said it couldnt be done. No less a genius than Leonardo da Vinci tried to design a workable airplane. He got as far as building a couple of gliders and apparently even soared off the roof of a barn for a few moments. Discouraged that he couldnt do better, da Vinci wrote ...
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:06:00 -0700
Winning With Diabetes Conference
Diabetes affects thousands of people in the east and that's why ECU and other community members teamed up to help bring awareness and share advice to those coping with the disease in the ninth annual Winning With Diabetes conference.
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:54:30 -0700
Winning With Diabetes Conference
Diabetes affects thousands of people in the east and that's why ECU and other community members teamed up to help bring awareness and share advice to those coping with the disease in the ninth annual Winning With Diabetes conference.
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:54:30 -0700
Some diabetes drugs linked to fractures
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 31 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says post-menopausal women taking some diabetes drugs may be at greater risk of bone fractures. Diabetes mellitus - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Endocrine Disorders - Diabetes
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:57:12 -0700
Some diabetes drugs linked to fractures
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 31 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says post-menopausal women taking some diabetes drugs may be at greater risk of bone fractures. Diabetes mellitus - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Endocrine Disorders - Diabetes
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:57:12 -0700
Popular Diabetes Drugs Associated With Fractures In Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Postmenopausal women with diabetes taking thiazolidinediones (TZDS), including rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, may be at increased risk for fractures according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Men with diabetes taking both loop diuretics and TZDs may also be at increased risk of fractures...
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:21:30 -0700
Popular Diabetes Drugs Associated With Fractures In Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Postmenopausal women with diabetes taking thiazolidinediones (TZDS), including rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, may be at increased risk for fractures according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Men with diabetes taking both loop diuretics and TZDs may also be at increased risk of fractures...
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:21:30 -0700
Gestational Diabetes Often Repeats Itself
A new study suggests that pregnant women with a history of pregnancy-related diabetes have a good chance of developing the condition again. The researchers found that the risk of having gestational diabetes during a future pregnancy increase with each previously affected one. Gestational diabetes typically occurs during late pregnancy and is known by high blood sugar that results from the body's ...
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:17:08 -0700
Gestational Diabetes Often Repeats Itself
A new study suggests that pregnant women with a history of pregnancy-related diabetes have a good chance of developing the condition again. The researchers found that the risk of having gestational diabetes during a future pregnancy increase with each previously affected one. Gestational diabetes typically occurs during late pregnancy and is known by high blood sugar that results from the body's ...
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:17:08 -0700
Has Diabetes Sentry Products time come or not? (Weekend Rounds)
Here are some of the top stories at MedCity News this week: Has Diabetes Sentry Products Inc.s time finally come? Or has the start-up already missed the boat? The Orono-based company, a semi-finalist in this years Minnesota Cup, hopes to raise $1 million to $1.5 million to develop a portable device [...]
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:28:45 -0700
Has Diabetes Sentry Products time come or not? (Weekend Rounds)
Here are some of the top stories at MedCity News this week: Has Diabetes Sentry Products Inc.s time finally come? Or has the start-up already missed the boat? The Orono-based company, a semi-finalist in this years Minnesota Cup, hopes to raise $1 million to $1.5 million to develop a portable device [...]
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:28:45 -0700
Diabetes-prevention grants have unexpected side effects
Diabetes prevention may have been the focus of multi-year Centers for Disease Control grants, but additional positive changes have flowed from the work done by the tribal funding recipients. The grantees innovative projects including gardens, farmers markets, gathering camps, storytelling sessions and traditional-food cooking classes have gone beyond improving health in the narrow sense of ...
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:13:23 -0700
Diabetes-prevention grants have unexpected side effects
Diabetes prevention may have been the focus of multi-year Centers for Disease Control grants, but additional positive changes have flowed from the work done by the tribal funding recipients. The grantees innovative projects including gardens, farmers markets, gathering camps, storytelling sessions and traditional-food cooking classes have gone beyond improving health in the narrow sense of ...
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:13:23 -0700
Popular diabetes drugs associated with fractures in type 2 diabetic patients, study finds
Postmenopausal women with diabetes taking thiazolidinediones (TZDS), including rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, may be at increased risk for fractures, according to a new study. Men with diabetes taking both loop diuretics and TZDs may also be at increased risk of fractures.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:20:08 -0700
Popular diabetes drugs associated with fractures in type 2 diabetic patients, study finds
Postmenopausal women with diabetes taking thiazolidinediones (TZDS), including rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, may be at increased risk for fractures, according to a new study. Men with diabetes taking both loop diuretics and TZDs may also be at increased risk of fractures.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:20:08 -0700
Use of diabetes drugs rises 40 per cent in five years: official data
Prescriptions for drugs to treat diabetes have increased 40 per cent in five years as the obesity epidemic and improved diagnosis increases the number of people on the medicines.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:43:00 -0700
Use of diabetes drugs rises 40 per cent in five years: official data
Prescriptions for drugs to treat diabetes have increased 40 per cent in five years as the obesity epidemic and improved diagnosis increases the number of people on the medicines.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:43:00 -0700
Diabetes market drawing spotlight
Nobody seems to be missing an opportunity to go after the growing market of diabetes patients these days. Giant Eagle this week announced plans to begin offering free supplies of the five most commonly prescribed type 2 diabetes medications to customers, in addition to free screenings and advice targeted to position the O'Hara grocer as the place to go for those with the disease.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:57:01 -0700
Diabetes market drawing spotlight
Nobody seems to be missing an opportunity to go after the growing market of diabetes patients these days. Giant Eagle this week announced plans to begin offering free supplies of the five most commonly prescribed type 2 diabetes medications to customers, in addition to free screenings and advice targeted to position the O'Hara grocer as the place to go for those with the disease.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:57:01 -0700
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