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Articles
Opioid Receptors May Curb Hypoglycemia in Diabetes
June 17, 2014
Activation of opioid receptors with novel approaches may prevent hypoglycemia and lead to safer intensive glycemic control, according to a study reported at the American Diabetes Association 74th Scientific Sessions.
Diabetes in Men Often Goes Under the Radar
June 11, 2014
The rate of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus is high in men even though the overall risk is not particularly high. Perhaps it’s because men do not like to talk about health issues.
Evidence on Testosterone Therapy Does Not Support Cardiac Risk
May 16, 2014
The science behind the dangers of testosterone therapy is called into question by researchers who find the outsized reaction to flawed data counterproductive for physicians and patients alike.
Atrial Fibrillation in Men Associated With Exercise Intensity Over Time
May 15, 2014
Men who engage in intensive workouts early in life may increase their risk for cardiac arrhythmias when they are older, a new study finds.
Older Hypertensive Men Can Lower Death Risk With Exercise
May 14, 2014
Even moderate amounts of exercise can lower the risk of death in older men with high blood pressure, a new study shows.
A Medical Device to Relieve Constipation
May 06, 2014
An oral capsule that vibrates as it moves through the digestive tract may become a unique nonpharmacological treatment for chronic constipation.
Colonoscopic Polypectomy Cuts Hospital Time
May 05, 2014
Surgical techniques to remove precancerous polyps during colonoscopies can substantially reduce recovery time and the length of hospital stays, a new study shows.
Less Costly, Patient-Friendly Therapy for Bleeding Ulcers Just as Effective as Standard of Care
May 05, 2014
A new study points to the need to revise the current standard of care for patients with bleeding ulcers. Intermittent proton pump therapy is an equally safe, less costly, more comfortable alternative for patients than standard care.
Exercise May Boost Motor Function Recovery in Stroke
April 30, 2014
Aerobic exercise not only improves cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with stroke but also may have a beneficial effect on neuroplasticity and improve motor recovery.