Does Pycnogenol® Improve Vision in Patients With Early Diabetic Retinopathy? Gregory A. Nichols, PhD Pycnogenol Improves Microcirculation, Retinal Edema, and Visual Acuity in Early Diabetic Retinopathy Steigerwalt R, Belcaro G, Cesarone MR, et al J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2009;25:537-540 Study Summary This double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was designed to test the protective effects of Pycnogenol®, an … Continue reading Does Pycnogenol® Improve Vision in Patients With Early Diabetic Retinopathy?
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Consumption Of Dairy Products May Reduce Risk For Type 2 Diabetes
MedWire (5/12, Albert) reported that, according to a review published online in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, "consumption of dairy products, especially those with a low fat content, may reduce the risk for developing type 2 diabetes." Researchers came to this conclusion after analyzing data derived from seven studies encompassing some 300,000 participants. The study … Continue reading Consumption Of Dairy Products May Reduce Risk For Type 2 Diabetes
Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetes Associated With Autism
HealthDay (5/11, Goodwin) reported that, according to research presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, "having the flu during pregnancy isn't associated with a heightened risk of autism or developmental delay in children, although having a fever during pregnancy might be." In addition, "giving birth by Cesarean section isn't associated with autism in offspring, … Continue reading Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetes Associated With Autism
Having Blue Eyes, Fair Skin May Raise Risk For Type 1 Diabetes
MedWire (5/10, Albert) reported, "Having blue eyes, and to a lesser extent fair skin, increases a person's risk of having Type 1 diabetes," according to a study published online in the journal Diabetes/Metabolism: Research and Reviews. After assessing "iris color and skin type (by melanin quantification) in 281 consecutive patients with type 1 diabetes...and 298 … Continue reading Having Blue Eyes, Fair Skin May Raise Risk For Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy May Predict All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease In Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes
MedWire (5/6, Albert) reported that, according to a meta-analysis published April 27 in the journal Diabetes Care, "diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a predictor for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes." The meta-analysis, which encompassed 20 studies including 19,234 participants, found that, "compared with patients with type … Continue reading Diabetic Retinopathy May Predict All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease In Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes