Call for diabetics to test for leg disease PAD
Washington reports a growing diabetes problem with two thirds failing to control blood sugar and one in three older diabetics possibly having PAD, a leg artery disease. Experts urge diabetics over 50 to screen via ankle pressure, as PAD raises heart attack stroke risk and can require surgery or therapy.
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Washington
American Diabetes Association
Diabetes Association
Diabetes Care
Peter Sheehan
Diabetes Foot & Ankle Center
New York University School of Medicine
Joseph Carpenter
East Hanover
N.J
Diabetics face obesity and poor health targets in U S study
A government study shows more than half of adult diabetics are obese and many exceed recommended blood pressure cholesterol and blood sugar levels increasing risk of complications and death. Lead author Catherine Cowie urges action by doctors and patients. The surveys from 1999 2000 and 1988 94 covered about 1700 people.
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U.S
James Gavin
National Diabetes Education Project
Gavin
Chicago
United States
Catherine Cowie
National Institute of Diabetes
Unhealthy diabetics and rising risk factors in U S adults
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that over half of U S adults with diabetes are obese, with many showing high blood pressure cholesterol and blood glucose levels. Government data estimate 13 million Americans have diabetes and about 5 million more are undiagnosed.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Get Fit Kansas to Kick Off Sunflower State Games
Sunflower State Games launch Get Fit Kansas a five month statewide team challenge starting February 2 and ending July 2. Teams of two to ten track honor weights to show individual progress. Organizers hope the program becomes annual with ceremonies at the 2004 Sunflower State Games. Call 888 774 7721 or visit getfitkansas.org for details.
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Kansas
Sherry Landry
Getfitkansas.org
Non-surgery skin cancer treatment may improve cosmetics
A study in Archives of Dermatology finds photodynamic therapy with Metvix cream yields better cosmetic results than surgical removal for basal cell skin cancer but shows higher recurrence, with five Metvix cases returning versus one surgical case over two years. FDA previously recommended against Metrix approval in the U.S. due to recurrence risks.
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Lindsey Tanner
Chicago
Europe
Australia
New Zealand
Food and Drug Administration
U.S
Archives of Dermatology
FDA
Free Seminar on Stop Smoking and Weight Loss
Hypnosis offers a free seminar funded by donations with a $9.99 sign in request. Private sessions cost over $500, and the seminar promises relief from cravings and stress, plus a chance to win a 3 day 2 night vacation for 20 top attendees.
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