In a cross-sectional study from the 2004 and 2007 Australian National Drug Strategy Household (NDSH) surveys, respondents were questioned about their current and past drinking, the presence of formal diagnosis for specific diseases (heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cancer, anxiety, depression) and self-perceived general health status. The sample sizes for the 2004 and 2007 NDSH surveys were 24,109 and 23,356, respectively. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Development’
Decrease In Alcohol Consumption With The Development Of Disease
Saturday, November 27th, 2010
Early Development For Innovative Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome Therapeutics Conference, 26-27th January, 2011
Friday, October 15th, 2010
This small scale, 2 day event will have important perspectives from industry, academia, and regulators as they take a detailed look at the current type 1 and type 2 diabetes drug scene and give an analysis of the future outlook. Attendees will not only learn about the scientific, clinical, and regulatory challenges, but also how to implement strategies that apply to long-term success. The aim of this event is to allow participants (more…)
Wireless Glucose Sensor In Development, UK
Sunday, August 1st, 2010
Researchers in the UK have developed an implantable sensor that measures blood glucose levels continuously and transmits the information wirelessly. The sensor, however, has so far only been tested in pigs.
The small, round device is being touted as having the potential to overhaul the way people with diabetes control their condition. The sealed unit has a pair of sensors and the researchers claim it could be implanted (more…)