Baldness Drug May Depress Sperm Count By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Men using finasteride to treat baldness had a dramatic increase in sperm count following discontinuation of the drug, according to a review of records at male infertility clinic. Full story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Infertility/41424
In the thousands of medical records I have reviewed from patients suffering from diabetes rarely, if ever, have I seen any note of looking for the cause. Just one look at the medical references below should be quite convincing for nutrients that have actually reversed diabetic neuropathy such as……
Higher free thyroxine levels may predict all-cause mortality in older men who do not have thyroid disease, researchers from Perth, Australia, have found.
Published: Aug 28, 2013 | Updated: Aug 29, 2013 By Cole Petrochko, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Bone strength — but not bone mineral density — was negatively associated with insulin resistance, researchers found. Each doubling of insulin resistance scores was significantly associated with a 0.34 to 0.4 standard deviation decrease in composite scores of femoral […]
by David Perlmutter, MD Aug 22, 2013 4:45 AM EDT Full Story: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/08/22/why-we-can-and-must-focus-on-preventing-alzheimer-s.html New research shows that our diet has a significant impact on our neurological health. But why aren’t doctors acting to prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s, rather than only treating them? Dr. David Perlmutter, author of the new book Grain Brain, on the need to change […]
by Salynn Boyles Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Eating a low glycemic load diet that also follows the principles of the traditional Mediterranean diet can lower type 2 diabetes risk. Point out that the findings suggest that eliminating or strictly limiting high glycemic load foods such as those high in refined sugars and grains […]
by Michael Smith North American Correspondent, MedPage Today Action Points Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are associated with an increased risk of blood glucose swings in diabetic patients. Note that the risks were low, observed in fewer than one in 100 patients studied, but clinicians should be cautious when treating diabetic patients with fluoroquinolones. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are associated […]
Paul K. Crane, M.D., M.P.H. August 8, 2013 N Engl J Med 2013; 369:540-548 Abstract BACKGROUND Diabetes is a risk factor for dementia. It is unknown whether higher glucose levels increase the risk of dementia in people without diabetes. METHODS We used 35,264 clinical measurements of glucose levels and 10,208 measurements of glycated hemoglobin levels […]
8/7/13 by Cole Petrochko Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Walking or cycling to work was associated with a lower likelihood of being overweight. Walking or cycling was associated with a lower likelihood of having diabetes, and walking was associated with a lower likelihood of having hypertension than private transport. Active modes of traveling to […]
07.30.2013 by Crystal Phend Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points While the heart suffers from high glucose levels in type 2 diabetes, the other end of the glycemic spectrum may hurt cardiovascular health as well. Note that the study suggests that using a less stringent HbA1c target for individuals at high risk of hypoglycemia […]
7/12/13 by Charles Bankhead Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Both immediate and delayed verbal recall declined from the pre- to postmenopause stages, which was different than that associated with normal aging. There were significan differences in cognitive performance between African-American and Caucasian women. Certain aspects of cognitive function related to memory declined significantly in […]
7/8/13 by Kristina Fiore Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. Urinary phthalate metabolite concentrations were associated with lower oocyte yield and increased odds of implantation […]
by Paul Cerrato Contributing Writer, MedPage Today This article is a collaboration between MedPage Today® and: An elevated cortisol response to mental stress was linked to higher cardiac troponin T levels, suggesting that cortisol over-reactivity might explain why some people are more likely to develop heart disease, according to U.K. investigators. A study of 508 healthy […]
Diabetes Deborah Brauser June 20, 2013 UPDATED JUNE 25: Depressive symptoms and use of antidepressants are associated with markers linked to risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), new research suggests. A large cohort study of more than 2000 postmenopausal women participating in the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) showed that those who had elevated symptoms […]
06.18.2013 SAN FRANCISCO — Insulin resistance — even if it hasn’t yet developed into overt diabetes — may cause bones to weaken, a cross-sectional study suggested. Among nondiabetic middle-age individuals, each doubling of the Homeostasis Model of Assessment-Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) was associated with a 9% to 14% decrease in three markers of bone strength (P≤0.004 […]
by John Gever Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today 06.17.2013 A low-fat, low-carb diet altered levels of lipid-depleted beta-amyloid peptides in a small clinical trial, suggesting a biochemical explanation for past observations connecting lifestyle factors to risk of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers said. Those assigned to 4 weeks on the “low” diet in the 47-person trial showed […]
6/28/2013 Texas Tech researchers have found low doses of arsenic and estrogen together can cause cancer in prostate cells. However, new research conducted by Texas Tech University scientists has found that low doses of both chemicals together – even at levels low enough to be considered “safe” for humans if they were on their own […]
BUSINESS OR HEALTH PROMOTION? Loredana Covolo; Michela Capelli; Elisabetta Ceretti; Donatella Feretti; Luigi Caimi; Umberto Gelatti BMC Public Health. 2013;13(777) ABSTRACT Background Diabetes is one of the most widespread chronic disease. Although many medications are available for the treatment and prevention of diabetes, many people turn to nutritional supplements (NSs). In these years, the online […]
Published: May 22, 2013 | Updated: May 22, 2013 By Kristina Fiore , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points In this study, the long-chain fatty acids found in fish oil moderately increased levels of the hormone adiponectin, which could have protective effects on insulin sensitivity. Note that the findings suggest the need for additional studies […]