August 26, 2004

Protein May Explain Heart Risk in Diabetics, New Treatments for Alzheimer's Symptoms

"A protein playing an important role in controlling heartbeat might help explain the increased risk of potentially fatal congestive heart failure among type 2 diabetics, researchers say."

"Geriatric psychiatrists are using a host of new medications to treat the personality changes and aggression that often accompany Alzheimer's disease -- including drugs generally used to treat schizophrenics."

Posted by news editor | Filed under: Diabetes