WASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer. The Food and Drug Administration said late Thursday that several batches of the drug metformin tested
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of sugar metabolism. The blood sugar level is regulated mainly by the hormone insulin. If the amount of insulin produced is insufficient (type 1 diabetes), or if the effect of insulin is reduced (type 2 diabetes), blood sugar levels are
About Dr. Felix Sigal Foot and Ankle Clinic, Los Angeles Podiatrist Dr. Felix Sigal, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from California College of Podiatric Medicine and specializes in podiatry. He is the principal doctor at our clinic, graduated from
Venous hypoxia has long been postulated as a potential cause of varicosity formation. This article aimed to review the development of this hypothesis, including evidence supporting and controversies surrounding it. Vein wall oxygenation is achieved by oxygen diffusing from luminal blood and vasa vasorum. The whole media
A lack of O2 in fat cells triggers inflammation and insulin resistance in obesity. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have, for the first time, described the sequence of early cellular responses to a high-fat diet, one that can result in
Scientists have identified a new strain of the coronavirus that has become dominant worldwide and appears to be more contagious than the versions that spread in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study led by scientists at Los Alamos National
The global medical gas market size was valued at USD 7.5 billion in 2016 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 9.0% during the forecast period. Rising incidence of chronic diseases, growing number of industry-friendly safety initiatives undertaken by the government, implementation of U.S.
In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, scientists led by a team at Columbia University found that people infected with COVID-19 taking hydroxychloroquine do not fare better than those not receiving the drug. The study published Thursday is the largest to date to investigate the
Taking your temperature can let you know if you have a fever, but that’s about it. You could still have a serious infection with a low-grade fever. In short, a thermometer is an important tool to have in your medical cabinet, but it can’t give you a whole picture of your health.
In an art-deco building in the heart of Brussels, Belgium’s leading scientists gather daily to announce the country’s coronavirus toll. It’s been grim reading. Despite having only 11 million people, the country has reported more deaths from the disease than China. With some 57 fatalities
A new clinical trial is being announced today that could significantly increase the rate of recovery for COVID-19 patients with underlying health conditions and save lives! Circularity Healthcare’s trial will help some of the most at-risk patients suffering from complications due to diabetes, poor circulation, hypertension, cardiovascular
Former professional wrestler, actress, and fitness model Eva Marie recently announced a 30-day challenge based on a daily application of D’OXYVA. In a five-minute video on her Instagram page, she and her husband announced that they would both be testing the product to determine the impact on their
