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January 17th 2007
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Metabolex Shows MBX-102 JNJ-39659100 Reduces Inflammation in Preclinical Models of Diabetes

Metabolex, Inc., a biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for diabetes and related metabolic disorders, announced the results from a preclinical program that showed that MBX-102/JNJ-39659100, the company's lead insulin sensitizer, potently reduces inflammation in mouse and rat models of diabetes. (MBX-102/JNJ-39659100 was previously referred ...
November 10th 2006
Tags: Official Diabetes Blog, diabetes

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Diabetes Sufferers Share Their Stories on the Official Diabetes Blog

Diabetes sufferers around the world are sharing their stories and experiences to help others who are looking for answers about diabetes. Australian-based website, The Official Diabetes Blogâ„¢ has dedicated a new area of the site to collecting people's stories, which will be used to help others who are struggling with ...
October 23rd 2006
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The Official Diabetes Blog Says Diabetes Sufferers Still Searching For Critical Information

Diabetes website, The Official Diabetes Blogâ„¢, has released data showing the need for increased awareness about the symptoms and treatment of Diabetes. A survey conducted between September and October 2006 showed that 44% of Diabetes sufferers who visited www.OfficialDiabetesBlog.com were looking for information on Diabetes Symptoms or Treatments. Related Health News:Diabetes ...
September 14th 2006
Tags: Exubera, Healthcare Plan News, diabetes

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Exubera Effective in Diabetes Patients Who Have Respiratory Infections

Adult patients with diabetes who took Exubera(R) (insulin human [rDNA origin]) inhalation powder were able to safely maintain good blood sugar control even if they developed a respiratory infection or were exposed to passive (second-hand) cigarette smoke. These analyses were presented today at the 42nd European Association for the Study ...
April 25th 2006
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Pre- and Diagnosed Diabetics Learn a New and Effective Approach For Managing and Preventing Diabetes

Recent studies show those most at risk for insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and diabetic complications have ingrained unhealthy lifestyles, which are extremely difficult to change. Adding to the growing threat of diabetes in America is that the most effective way to prevent and manage the deadly disease has been ...


November 21st 2008
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NxStage(R) Ranked 14th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500

Attributes its Revenue Growth to Increased Patient Adoption and Clinical Support LAWRENCE, Mass., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NxStage Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTM) , a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, today announced that it ranked 14th on Deloitte's 2008 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications ...
November 21st 2008
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Southern AIDS Living Quilt Raises Awareness at National HIV Summit

Women empower others by sharing personal stories of living with HIV/AIDS WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS is the leading cause of death for African American women ages 25-34 today. HIV infections could be reduced by 30 percent per year if all HIV infected persons knew of their infection and adopted ...
November 17th 2008
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Survey Finds Economic Downturn Has Had a Major Negative Impact on Americans’ Ability to Pay for Long-Term Care Services

LIFE Foundation Reviews Five Facts You May Not Know about Long-Term Care Insurance and Encourages Americans to Assess Their Needs ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- With significant losses to their savings and investments, and economists warning of a prolonged recession, many Americans are feeling uncertain about their retirement security and ...
October 30th 2008
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HealthMetrix Research Selects 2009 Medicare Advantage Plans for Best Overall Benefit Value

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Medicare Advantage plans in 87 cities will be recognized for best overall value in the design of their 2009 medical and Part D prescription drug benefits for seniors. The 2009 Senior Choice Gold Award recipients were selected from over 200 Medicare managed care plans ...
October 21st 2008
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Study of Presidential Candidates’ Platforms Shows Udall Would Boost Budget by $25.3 Billion, Pearce by $345 Million

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As New Mexico Senate candidates Tom Udall (D) and Steve Pearce (R) battle for votes in the final two weeks before Election Day, taxpayers have a tool they can use to measure the rhetoric against the reality of the Congressmen's campaign promises. The nonpartisan ...

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