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Type 2 diabetes: Blood glucose testing of little value to some patients
Added On : 12th June 2017
Many patients with type 2 diabetes consider finger-prick blood tests key for keeping blood glucose levels under control. But according to a new study, they are unlikely to be beneficial for patients who are not receiving insulin therapy.
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MOH Provides Medical Tips to Patients with Hypertension
Added On : 2nd June 2017
The Ministry of Health (MOH) called upon patients with hypertension to see a doctor before commencing to fast; in order to determine their ability to fast.
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Conflicting Statin Guidelines Create Confusion
Added On : 20th April 2017
Doctors, patients often confused by differing advisories on the cholesterol-lowering drugs
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High Thyroid Hormone Levels and Stiffer Arteries
Added On : 6th April 2017
Measuring these levels might help identify people at risk of heart disease, researcher says
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Spider venom may offer stroke therapy
Added On : 22nd March 2017
A protein in spider venom may help protect the brain from injury after a stroke, according to research.
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'Huge advance' in fighting world's biggest killer
Added On : 19th March 2017
An innovative new drug can prevent heart attacks and strokes by cutting bad cholesterol to unprecedented levels, say doctors.
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Can sweat patches revolutionise diabetes?
Added On : 10th March 2017
Scientists have developed a sensor that can monitor blood sugar levels by analysing sweaty skin.
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Nerve 'Zap' Treatment May Speed Stroke Recovery
Added On : 2nd March 2017
Small study found arm weakness improved when brain was stimulated during physical therapy
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Fasting diet 'regenerates diabetic pancreas'
Added On : 26th February 2017
The pancreas can be triggered to regenerate itself through a type of fasting diet, say US researchers.
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Air Pollution May Raise Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Added On : 11th February 2017
Study of obese Hispanic children suggests smog might boost chances of developing the blood sugar disorder
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