GlaxoSmithKline is notifying healthcare professionals that Lexiva (fosamprenavir calcium), a protease inhibitor, has been associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction and dyslipidemia in HIV infected adults. The company’s letter recommends that patients have their cholesterol and triglycerides tested prior to starting therapy with Lexiva and at periodic intervals during treatment with the drug. […]
Posts with the Problems tag
Richard Moore, MD, PhD; Diabetes problems are NOT caused by high blood sugar
fatnews.com Hi, this is Larry Hobbs @ FatNews.com. This is an excerpt from a letter by Richard Moore, MD, PhD dated August 31, 2009. The treatment of diabetes is based upon the idea that the main role of insulin in the body is to lower blood sugar (glucose) levels. Indeed, blood sugar levels rise in […]
Type 2 Diabetes Problems and Solutions
Type 2 Diabetes Problems and Solutions Article by Russel Donohue Using thought, evaluation and action, you can control your type 2 diabetes. The direct tool is being aware of your blood sugar level and controlling it since your body can’t (for now). When ‘tight’ control is required, this adds to the unaccustomed burden of learning […]
(HQ) The Gastric Balloon for patients with obesity problems. NO Surgery needed!
www.healthierweight.co.uk A gastric balloon is ideal for patients with obesity problems who have tried many alternative ways to lose weight, but would prefer to avoid surgery. It is a balloon that is inserted into the stomach and inflated, thus reducing stomach capacity and the amount of food a person can comfortably eat. * What does […]