An experiment has shown that diabetes is associated with the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The finding, published online in this week's issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, is a collaboration between researchers from New Jersey's University of Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ) and researchers from...
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Gene May Link Diabetes and Alzheimer's
Michael
4:28 AM
alzheimers, dementia, diabetes, diabetic, forgetfulness, genes, Medical Studies, memory loss, type-1, type-2
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In recent years it became clear that people with diabetes face an ominous prospect -- a far greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Now researchers at The City College of New York (CCNY) have shed light on one reason why. Biology Professor Chris Li and her colleagues have discovered...
Statin Labels Updated to Include Diabetes, Memory, and Drug Interaction Risks
Michael
12:45 PM
diabetes, drug, Medical Review, Medical Studies, memory loss, risk, Statin Labels
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The FDA is making several changes to the labels of statins following a comprehensive review, the agency announced on Tuesday: Incident diabetes and increased blood glucose are possible with statin use. Several meta-analyses found an increased risk for diabetes (9%–13%) in patients taking statins. Reversible memory loss and confusion are possible, though rare. The FDA said there is no evidence that...