Trick treats Diabetes? Drug may control sugar surge at dessert time

Article Abstract:

Doctors now have three drugs with which to control diabetes. They are metformin, sulfonylurea, and acarbose. Acarbose when eaten with a meal slows down carbohydrate metabolism so that sugar is not dumped into the system quickly. Diabetics will still have to control their weight and diets.

Usage, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Acarbose

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Do you have a latex allergy?

Article Abstract:

Latex, a natural rubber, causes allergic reactions in many people, especially those who have had high levels of exposure to latex, such as health care workers and people who have had many surgeries. Advice is provided for confirming, preventing and managing a latex allergy.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Allergy, Latex

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Real hope against MS

Article Abstract:

Interferon beta-1a (Avinex) is a new MS drug just released by the FDA that reduces the severity of MS relapses and slows the progression of the physical disabilities symptomatic of MS. The drug reduced the risk of sustained progression of physical disability by 37%.

Research, Multiple sclerosis, Avonex (Medication)

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