Does the metabolic syndrome really exist?: Diabetes and heart disease groups spar over issue

Article Abstract:

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) released a statement, based on a literature review that the metabolic syndrome was imprecisely defined with lack of certainty regarding its pathogenesis. The statement advises physicians to avoid labeling patients with the term metabolic syndrome, as this might create the impression that the metabolic syndrome denotes a greater risk than its components.

Health aspects, Diagnosis, Diabetics, Cardiac patients, Metabolic syndrome X

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Heart groups issue advisories for reducing drug-eluting stent risks

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Different medical bodies have issued advisories on the use of drug-eluting stents for treating coronary vessel blockage in order to prevent thrombosis. They insist on the continuation of dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months after intervention to avoid risk, but experts are concerned about the long-term safety of these devices.

Care and treatment, Risk factors, Stent (Surgery), Stents, Coronary stenosis

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Report quantifies diabetes complications

Article Abstract:

A report generated by American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists on the prevalence and costs of health problems related to type 2 diabetes is presented.

Reports, Complications and side effects, Type 2 diabetes, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs

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