Sleep problems keeping you up at night? Exercise, no matter the level or time of day, might help, according to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation released this week. It found that people who exercise, whether light or vigorous, early ...
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There will come a day in the not-so-distant future when physicians take a back seat in healthcare, and where patients will have the mobile tools to diagnose, and in some cases, treat themselves. That was the summation of a keynote speech ...
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ZonePerfect, a nutrition brand owned by US-based Abbott Nutrition, has unveiled Kidz ZonePerfect – a new range of nutrition bars for infants. Kidz ZonePerfect is available in three variant flavors such as Peanut Butter Chocolate ...
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If you take Byetta or Januvia to control your blood sugar levels, you might have a small, but increased risk for a condition marked by stomach pain and nausea. Not only are the drugs more expensive and no more effective than our Best Buy ...
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CeQur has reported its PaQ insulin delivery device initial study data at the 6th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) in Paris, France. The discreet, wearable CE-marked device, which comprises ...
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The results were based on a study on more than 30,000 people. It found that the general population’s exposure to the chemical was too low to have any toxic effects. Experts have claimed that range of human disorders including ...
Mylan Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of global pharmaceutical company Mylan, has launched Fenofibrate Capsules USP, 43 mg and 130 mg. Fenofibrate Capsules, which are generic equivalent to Lupin Atlantis Holdings' Antara Capsules, are ...
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Medtronic has gained US marketing rights for new sizes of its Resolute Integrity drug-eluting stent, following the regulatory approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Available in 34mm, 38mm lengths and 3.0mm, 3.5mm and 4.0mm ...
Canadian retailer Loblaw has added lines of "healthier" foods to its flagship own label President's Choice. Loblaw has launched products including cereal, yoghurt and side dishes into the range. "Research shows that eighty-five percent ...
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Health Canada has announced the labeling update for all cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins). The update warns about the risk of increased blood sugar levels and an increased risk of diabetes among patients with pre-existing risk factors ...
Biological detection and diagnostics solutions developer PositiveID has signed a collaboration with Smart Glucose Meter (SGMC). Under the agreement, PositiveID will license its iglucose wireless diabetes management technology to Smart ...
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Swiss-based medical devices firm Debiotech has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with Valtronic for the manufacturing of the electronic Controller unit for Debiotech's insulin product JewelPUMP. The insulin pump, which is ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted to review Sanofi's new drug application (NDA) of lixisenatide, a once-daily a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes ...
Novo Nordisk has received an approval of the price from Japan's Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo), the advisory committee to the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, and is set to launch Tresiba (insulin degludec) in ...
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Specialty biopharmaceutical company Santarus has announced the commercial launch of ulcerative colitis therapy, Uceris (budesonide) extended release tablets. Uceris that contains a locally acting glucocorticosteroid, budesonide, in a ...
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