Statin therapy does not appear to reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with coronary heart disease in general, but does do so in those patients who also have congestive heart failure (CHF), Minneapolis-based researchers report in the December issue of the American Heart Journal. Reuters Health Information
Hypertensive patients with persistent electrocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) have an increased risk of developing diabetes, according to a report in the November issue of Hypertension. Reuters Health Information
A study shows that serum uric acid concentration in the high-normal range is associated with impaired renal function in patients with type 1 diabetes and no proteinuria. Medscape Medical News
In a meta-analysis, glycemic index and glycemic load were directly linked with an increased risk for colorectal and endometrial cancer. Medscape Medical News
A community-based lifestyle modification program improved the glycemic and physical profile of patients with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes residing in a resource-poor village, researchers from Indian report. Reuters Health Information
