Health News: [diabetes ]: FDA panel narrowly votes to modify Avandia restrictions

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Health News : diabetes - News from Yahoo !   Scientists seek breakthrough in identifying people at risk of diabetes Thu, 06 Jun, 2013 12:52 PM PDT University of Canterbury (UC) scientists are developing breakthrough diagnostic approaches to identify people most at risk of becoming diabetic. Diabetes, in particular type 2 diabetes, is an increasing problem worldwide. As populations age and live longer diabetes is increasing, exacerba... Continue reading

Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   FDA panel narrowly votes to modify Avandia restrictions Thu, 06 Jun, 2013 01:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A narrowly divided U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel of outside experts on Thursday voted to modify market restrictions on GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia, the one-time blockbuster at the center of one of the biggest drug controversies in recent years.         Continue reading FDA panel wants changes to Avandia safety measures Thu, 06 Jun, 2013 01:03 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health experts recommend modifying safety restrictions on former blockbuster diabetes pill Avandia, in light of a new analysis suggesting that the drug may not increase the risk of heart attack as previously believed.         Continue reading Glaxo Avandia Restrictions Should be Modified, FDA Advisers Say Thu, 06 Jun, 2013 01:02 PM PDT Restrictions that eroded sales of GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) 's once-best-selling diabetes pill Avandia should be modified, U.S. regulatory advisers said. Continue reading FDA advisers favour easing safety restrictions on diabetes pill Avandia, in light of new info Thu, 06 Jun, 2013 12:58 PM PDT WASHINGTON - Federal health experts recommend modifying safety restrictions on former blockbuster diabetes pill Avandia, in light of a new analysis suggesting that the drug may not increase the risk of heart attack as previously believed. A majority of Food and Drug Administration advisers voted Continue reading Tour de Cure rolls through South County Thu, 06 Jun, 2013 12:19 PM PDT By AUDREY O'NEIL aoneil@ricentral.com tour de cure .jpg NARRAGANSETT- The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and UnitedHealthcare sponsored the 2013 Ocean State Tour de Cure Sunday to benefit diabetes research, education and advocacy. More than 550 riders participated in the Ocean State ride an... Continue reading Casino news and notes: Atlantis hosts Toast and Taste of Summer Thu, 06 Jun, 2013 11:56 AM PDT The event features 13 restaurants, 36 microbreweries and wineries, a photographic display and live entertainment. The cost is $35 in advance and $45 at the door. All proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Northern Nevada. Continue reading Kearney's YMCA program works to prevent diabetes Thu, 06 Jun, 2013 11:20 AM PDT KEARNEY — The Kearney Family YMCA is helping people change today for a healthier tomorrow. Continue reading Nats open Diabetes Care Complex Thu, 06 Jun, 2013 10:53 AM PDT The facility at the Children's National Medical Center is baseball-themed. Continue reading ORPHANED FESTIVAL WINNER REVOLUTIONIZES STUDIO MARKETING Thu, 06 Jun, 2013 10:43 AM PDT Los Angeles – June 4, 2013 – With the sharp rise in childhood obesity, diabetes and other serious health concerns, junk food fundraisers are now being pulled from US schools, state by state. Leaving a multi-billion dollar deficit in afterschool programs. Continue reading

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