An observational study based on a claims database of close to 30,000 patients published in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety showed that ACTOS (pioglitazone HCl) was associated with a 22 percent lower risk of hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), commonly known as heart attack, in patients with type 2 diabetes when compared to rosiglitazone. [...][click [...]
Archive for Februar, 2008
Type 2 Diabetes Patients Taking Actos (pioglitazone Hcl) 22% Less Likely To Be Hospitalized For Heart Attack Than Those Taking Rosiglitazone
Published at Februar 29th, 2008Us Lettuce May Contain E. Coli O157:h7 Bacteria, Warns The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Published at Februar 29th, 2008Dole brand Hearts Delight lettuce salad, from the USA, ready to eat blend of romaine, green leaf & butter lettuce hearts could be tainted with E. coli O157:H7, warns the CIFA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency). The agency says the packs are presented in 227 g packages bearing UPC 0 71430 01038 9, BIUB (Best [...]
Immutep Announces That Immufact(r) Imp321 Induces Activation Of A Wide Range Of Human Effector Cytotoxic Cells
Published at Februar 29th, 2008Immutep S.A., a biopharmaceutical company specialised in immunostimulatory and immunomodulatory treatments of cancer and infectious or autoimmune disease, announced the publication of a research paper showing that its lead product, IMP321, induces activation of a wide range of human effector cytotoxic cells. [...][click link for full article]
Measure Up Roadshow In Full Swing - Raising Awareness Of Type 2 Diabetes, Uk
Published at Februar 29th, 2008The Measure Up campaign’s legendary bright magenta lorry has begun visiting cities across the UK, helping to raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes - a condition that affects 1.9 million people in the UK and a further 750,000 who don’t yet know it. [...][click link for full article]
How Can Playing Games Help Control Hospital Infections? Uk
Published at Februar 29th, 2008Games based learning may provide an innovative approach to the control of health care associated infections in hospitals. Learning consultants at VEGA, are working with two NHS Trusts, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust, and North West Ambulance Service Trust, using video games, also known as game-based learning, to encourage improved infection control awareness and adherence [...]
Standardizing Medicare Private Health Plans’ Benefits Will Allow Informed Consumer Choices, Consumer Groups Report, Usa
Published at Februar 28th, 2008Congress must require that the dizzying array of benefit packages available through Medicare private health plans be standardized, to help Americans with Medicare make informed decisions about choosing a health plan and to protect them from unexpected, high out-of-pocket costs, according to the California Health Advocates and Medicare Rights Center in a new report. [...][click [...]
End-stage Kidney Disease Patients May Have Improved Outcomes With Frequent Hemodialysis At Night
Published at Februar 28th, 2008Patients with end-stage kidney disease had improvements in a number of outcomes after receiving hemodialysis at night six times a week. [...][click link for full article]
Campaign Against Chronic Diseases Set For The Caribbean
Published at Februar 28th, 2008A major new campaign to fight chronic disease in the Caribbean is getting underway in an effort to stem “the worst epidemic of chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease in the Americas,” with the participation of heads of government. [...][click link for full article]
Rising Cost Of Obesity Threatens Nhs, Uk
Published at Februar 28th, 2008Widespread obesity is draining NHS resources, say a new independent report commissioned by health policy think-tank the King’s Fund.The report examined the NHS over the past five years.It concluded that a dramatic increase in funding will be required if immediate steps aren’t taken to tackle health problems such as smoking and obesity. [...][click link for [...]
An Mp3 Recorder/player Could Replace The Traditional Stethoscope
Published at Februar 28th, 2008With better quality sound, reproducibility potential for computer analysis, file-sharing and verification, this new approach offers many benefits, as two Canadian researchers tell the ERS annual Congress in Stockholm.The traditional stethoscope, fast approaching its second centenary, could soon have to give way to new digital technologies, which are undergoing spectacular development. [...][click link for full [...]