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Stroke News
Friday, August 31st, 2012
Neurology.org: 8/29/12 To investigate the association between chocolate consumption and risk of stroke in men and conduct a meta-analysis to summarize available evidence from prospective studies of chocolate consumption and stroke. Methods: We prospectively followed 37,103 men in the Cohort of Swedish Men. Chocolate consumption was assessed at baseline using a food-frequency questionnaire. Cases of first stroke […]
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Stroke News
Friday, August 31st, 2012
Medicalxpress.com: August 28, 201 “It is well established that smoking increases the risk of having a stroke,” said Professor Colivicchi. “Quitting smoking after an acute ischemic stroke may be more effective than any medication in reducing the risk of further adverse events. However, on the other hand, our study shows that stroke patients resuming active smoking […]
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Stroke News
Friday, August 31st, 2012
Stroke.ahajournals.org: August 28, 2012 Background and Purpose—The determination of stroke etiology is essential for planning treatment for stroke prevention. However, the etiology of stroke is undetermined in many patients. Methods—During a 10-year period, consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke were enrolled. The stroke etiology was determined based on the Trial of ORG 10172 in Acute Stroke […]
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Stroke News
Friday, August 31st, 2012
Stroke.ahajournals.org: 8/28/12 Genetic variation influences risk of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Hypertension (HTN) is a potent risk factor for ICH and several common genetic variants (single nucleotide polymorphisms [SNPs]) associated with blood pressure levels have been identified. We sought to determine whether the cumulative burden of blood pressure-related SNPs is associated with risk of ICH and pre-ICH […]
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Stroke News
Friday, August 31st, 2012
Jnnp.bmj.com: 8/27/12 Background Chronic stress is associated with cardiovascular diseases, but the link with stroke has not been well established. Stress is influenced by life-style habits, personality type and anxiety levels. We sought to evaluate psycho-physical stress as a risk factor for stroke, while assessing gender influences. Methods Case-control study. Cases: patients (n=150) aged 18–65, admitted consecutively to […]
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Diabetes News
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Care.diabetesjournals.org: August 24, 2012 Both stressful intrauterine milieus and genetic susceptibility have been linked to later-life diabetes risk. The current study aims to examine the interaction between low birth weight, a surrogate measure of stressful intrauterine milieus, and genetic susceptibility in relation to risk of type 2 diabetes in adulthood. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS The analysis included […]
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Diabetes News
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Care.diabetesjournals.org: August 21, 2012 OBJECTIVE To examine the longitudinal effects of medication nonadherence (MNA) on key costs and estimate potential savings from increased adherence using a novel methodology that accounts for shared correlation among cost categories. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Veterans with type 2 diabetes (740,195) were followed from January 2002 until death, loss to follow-up, or December […]
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Diabetes News
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
News.aces.illinois.edu: AUGUST 20, 2012 URBANA – In evaluating the bioactive compounds of Illinois blueberry and blackberry wines, University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that inhibit enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation. And that could mean a tasty way to help people with diabetes decrease their blood sugar. “We’re thinking about a dealcoholized fermented fruit […]
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Diabetes News
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Cdc.gov: 8/20/12 Make a plan to help your child manage diabetes at school. Start by meeting with school staff and by making sure your child has the necessary supplies for routine care and blood sugar emergencies. You may already have bought the basic school supplies for sending your child back to school. But if your child […]
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Diabetes News
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Ehp03.niehs.nih.gov: 8/10/12 Background: Diabetes affects an estimated 346 million people globally. Total deaths from diabetes are projected to increase > 50% in the next decade. Understanding the role of environmental chemicals in the development or progression of diabetes is an emerging issue in environmental health. In 2011, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) organized a workshop to […]
