Guns dont kill people? Oct 9, 2009
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) 7. Alzheimers disease 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Are You At Risk For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Oct 8, 2009
The following factors were assessed: body mass index (BMI), wrist anterior-posterior/medial-lateral diameter ratio, occupation, history of steroid use, family history, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, congestive heart failure, history of wrist fracture, smoking, use of oral contraceptive pills, history of hysterectomy, and menopause ... Diabetes mellitus was found in 4% of the control group and in 11. (Science Daily)
Interdisciplinary diabetes care teams operating on the interface between primary and specialty care are associated with improved outcomes of care: findings from the Leuven Diabetes Project. Oct 7, 2009
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a complex, progressive disease which requires a variety of quality improvement strategies ... Primary care physicians (PCPs, n= 120) and their patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (n= 2495) were included and subjects were randomly assigned to the intervention arms. (BioMed Central)
Treating gestational diabetes benefits mom, baby Oct 2, 2009
"A uniform definition of gestational diabetes mellitus is necessary to make valid comparisons of the results of intervention trials," writes Sacks. According to Landon, new criteria for the testing and treatment of gestational diabetes are being considered and may eventually lead to more women being treated for the condition. (CNN -- Health)
New Markers Discovered For Early Detection Of Type 1 Diabetes Oct 1, 2009
Eighty-one percent of these children with ZnT8 antibodies developed diabetes mellitus. A heightened diabetes risk has long been associated with the islet autoantibodies. (Science Daily)
A Multicenter, Randomized Trial of Treatment for Mild Gestational Diabetes Oct 1, 2009
Background It is uncertain whether treatment of mild gestational diabetes mellitus improves pregnancy outcomes. Methods Women who were in the 24th to 31st week of gestation and who met the criteria for mild gestational diabetes mellitus (i ... Treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus, as compared with usual care, was also associated with reduced rates of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension (combined rates for the two conditions, 8. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Gestational Diabetes — Whom Do We Treat? Oct 1, 2009
In 1964, O'Sullivan and Mahan1 proposed glucose-tolerance-test criteria to define gestational diabetes mellitus that is, any degree of glucose intolerance that first occurs or is first identified during pregnancy ... Subsequently, considerable data indicated that lowering glucose levels in women who were diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus was associated with reduced rates of perinatal complications and death. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Superior Efficacy-dose Ratio for Lantus(R) Over detemir Sep 30, 2009
- 76% Higher Dose of Insulin detemir Needed to Achieve Similar, Well Tolerated Glycemic Control Versus Lantus(R) (Canada Newswire)
Diabetes Most Prevalent In Southern United States, Study Finds Sep 26, 2009
Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Population Health Metrics have used two public data sources to investigate the prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes mellitus at the State level ... He said: "Diabetes mellitus is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately 70,000 annual deaths. To our knowledge, this is the first study to estimate what the true level of diabetes disease is in every state and how the different states... (Science Daily)
Is inhaled insulin delivery still a possibility? Why has it been a commercial failure? Sep 24, 2009
They report their findings in the article "Efficacy and Safety of AIR Inhaled Insulin Compared to Insulin Lispro in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in a 6-Month, Randomized, Noninferiority Trial.". "The question now remains whether this route of delivering insulin has been exhausted or if it still remains to be explored," write Satish Garg, MD and William Kelly, BS from the University of Colorado Denver in the Editorial "Insulin Delivery via LungsIs It Still Possible?" MannKind... (EurekAlert!)
TAX FREE: Health expense accounts could face cuts Sep 23, 2009
Health expense accounts could face cuts - USATODAY.com. Search hundreds of franchises and business opportunities to find the one that is right for you. (USA Today -- Money)
Final 12 Month Clinical Data from 5,000 Patients in Worldwide e-HEALING Clinical Study Show Good Safety and Efficacy with Real World Use of OrbusNeich's Genous(TM) Bio-engineered R stent(TM) Sep 23, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- OrbusNeich today announced that the final 12-month clinical data from the global e-HEALING clinical study showed that the company's Genous Bio-engineered R stent is safe and effective in real world use, including in the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus ... Twenty five percent of the patients in the study had diabetes mellitus ... The 12-month follow-up from these 1,243 patients with diabetes mellitus showed a low TLR rate of 4. (PR Newswire)
A global framework for action to improve the primary care response to chronic non-communicable diseases: a solution to a neglected problem Sep 22, 2009
We therefore propose a programmatic, standardized approach to the delivery of primary care interventions for patients with NCDs, with a focus on hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic airflow obstruction, and obesity. The benefits of this approach will extend to patients with related conditions, e.g. those with chronic kidney disease caused by hypertension or diabetes. (BioMed Central)
Researchers find drug-eluting stents safe, effective for PCI in diabetics Sep 22, 2009
The study, "The Effect of Drug-Eluting Stents on Clinical and Angiographic Outcomes in Diabetic Patients: Multicenter Registry in Asia," compared the safety and efficacy of sirolimus (SES), paclitaxel (PES), zotarolimus ( ZES), biolimus A9 (BES) and everolimus-eluting (EES) stents on the outcome of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). The study will be presented as a poster abstract (TCT-363) on Tuesday, September 22 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.... (EurekAlert!)
Arena Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive, Highly Significant BLOSSOM Trial Results for Weight Management; NDA Submission on Track for December Sep 18, 2009
The lorcaserin Phase 3 program consists of three trials: BLOOM, BLOSSOM and BLOOM-DM (Behavioral modification and Lorcaserin for Overweight and Obesity Management in Diabetes Mellitus). Enrollment in the lorcaserin Phase 3 program is complete with approximately 7,800 patients. (PR Newswire)
A Man with Weight Loss, Odynophagia, and Failure to Thrive Sep 17, 2009
The patient had been in his usual state of health, with diabetes mellitus, until approximately 15 months earlier, when intermittent cough developed and he gradually began to lose weight. Seven months before admission, he lost his job, after which his oral intake decreased and his family noted that he appeared depressed and slept most of each day. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Parenteral Nutrition in the Critically Ill Patient Sep 10, 2009
A 67-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus undergoes extensive resection of the small bowel and right colon with a jejunostomy and colostomy because of mesenteric ischemia. In the surgical intensive care unit, severe systemic inflammatory response syndrome with. (New England Journal of Medicine)
The Writing on the Wall Sep 10, 2009
A 52-year-old man with diabetes mellitus was admitted to the hospital after presenting to the emergency department with abdominal discomfort. His symptoms began 5 weeks earlier, when epigastric discomfort developed that did not radiate elsewhere. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Fluoxetine for Dogs Sep 6, 2009
Fluoxetine is known to alter blood glucose levels and it should be used cautiously in dogs with diabetes mellitus. Rarely, fluoxetine has been found to produce signs of aggression in previously unaggressive dogs. (Suite101.com)
Video: RE-LY Trial Met Primary Outcome for Reducing Incidence of Stroke or Systemic Embolism in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients Aug 31, 2009
e., previous ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, or systemic embolism, left ventricular dysfunction, age greater than or equal to 75 years, age greater than or equal to 65 years with either diabetes mellitus, history of coronary artery disease, or hypertension) were enrolled in the study for two years with a minimum follow-up period of one year. (1). (PR Newswire)
Heart Study attracts world visitors Aug 27, 2009
Titled International Cardiovascular Epidemiology Studies from Birth to Middle Age, the meeting will include investigators from the world s leading and long-term population studies of youth that are directed towards understanding the early origin and natural history of adult heart disease atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, hypertension and adult onset Type II diabetes mellitus. Importantly, ongoing research related to the worldwide epidemic of obesity will also be considered, said... (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Implementation of an active aging model in Mexico for prevention and control of chronic diseases in the elderly Aug 26, 2009
In this sense, the most frequent chronic diseases during old age worldwide are high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, depression, and dementia. Chronic disease-associated dependency represents an onerous sanitary and financial burden for the older adult, the family, and the health care system. (BioMed Central)
Erectile Dysfunction a Frustrating ... Aug 25, 2009
Erectile Dysfunction a Frustrating Problem. Erectile Dysfunction a Frustrating Problem. (Suite101.com)
Canine Diabetes Mellitus Aug 16, 2009
The classic symptoms seen with diabetes mellitus in dogs are ... Diabetic dogs are more likely to be females than males, though both genders can develop diabetes mellitus ... However, Golden Retrievers and Keeshonds have been observed to develop diabetes mellitus at an earier age than other breeds and may develop a juvenile form of diabetes. (Suite101.com)
Guidelines on closure being drafted in wake of H1N1 outbreak, says Liow Aug 12, 2009
But the public would not be able to observe them if there was no soap to even wash their hands, he told reporters yesterday after launching the fourth edition of the Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. He added that those managing public toilets needed to cooperate with the ministrys efforts to curb the spread of the flu, especially because of the large numbers of people using the rest areas and airports. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Astellas Seeks Rigorous Testing and Safety-Related Labeling for Anti-Rejection Medications Aug 11, 2009
Insulin-dependent post-transplant diabetes mellitus was reported in 11% to 22% of Prograf-treated liver, kidney, and heart transplant patients with no prior history of diabetes mellitus. Black and Hispanic kidney transplant patients were at increased risk. (PR Newswire)
Diabetes Mellitus in Cats Aug 9, 2009
Commonly seen symptoms of feline diabetes mellitus are ... The hallmark sign of diabetes mellitus is hyperglycemia (an increased blood glucose or blood sugar level) ... Diagnosing diabetes mellitus early in its course is preferable and diabetes can usually be easily diagnosed through routine periodic blood and urine screening. (Suite101.com)
Treating Canine and Feline Diabetes... Aug 9, 2009
Treating Canine and Feline Diabetes Mellitus. Treating Canine and Feline Diabetes Mellitus ... Blood glucose curves are often used to help monitor and regulate diabetes mellitus in cats and dogs. (Suite101.com)
R-Tech Ueno Notifies R&D Items Jul 31, 2009
The license is obtained from Astellas Pharma Inc. for the substance to inhibit the enzyme that increases in patients with diabetes mellitus ... The increase in VAP-1/SSAO activity is observed in the serum and various tissues of patients with diabetes mellitus, atopic dermatitis, obesity, arteriosclerosis, heart disease, etc. (PR Newswire)
H1N1 situation getting worse Jul 29, 2009
He was diagnosed as suffering from diabetes mellitus and chest X-ray showed that he also had pneumonia, he told a press conference yesterday. Liow said the victim was transferred to the intensive care unit after suffering breathing difficulties and requiring a ventilator but his condition continued to deteriorate. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A (H1N1): Malaysia reports third death (Update 2) Jul 28, 2009
In the ward, he was diagnosed to be suffering from diabetes mellitus and chest x-ray showed that he was also suffering from pneumonia, he told reporters at the operations room at the Health Ministry here Tuesday. Liow said the victim was transferred to the intensive care unit after having breathing difficulties and requiring ventilator. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Recognizing Obesity in Dogs & Cats ... Jul 27, 2009
Diabetes mellitus is also more likely in overweight or obese dogs and cats than in lean or normal weight animals. Furthermore, regulation of diabetes mellitus may be more difficult in these pets due to the effects of adipokines on insulin regulation. (Suite101.com)
Takeda Provides Update on the Investigational Fixed-Dose Combination of alogliptin and ACTOS(R) (pioglitazone HCl) Jul 23, 2009
On March 6, 2009 the FDA informed Takeda that based on the December 2008 FDA Guidance titled, "Guidance for Industry: Diabetes Mellitus -- Evaluating Cardiovascular Risk in New Antidiabetic Therapies to Treat Type 2 Diabetes," the amount of existing alogliptin clinical data in the alogliptin monotherapy NDA was not sufficient to meet certain statistical requirements outlined in that Guidance. On June 26, the FDA asked Takeda to conduct an additional cardiovascular safety trial that satisfies the... (PR Newswire)
Pregnancy Complications Are A Stress Test For Future Maternal Health And Pregnancies Jul 22, 2009
"But while delivery may 'cure' preeclampsia in the moment, these mothers are at high risk of chronic hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and blood clots for the rest of their lives. Pregnancy acts like a natural stress test for women.". Paidas said the research adds to growing data on the link between hypertensive pregnancy disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and maternal death. (Science Daily)
Checimals may be responsible for many modern illnesses Jul 15, 2009
It has been reported to cause more than 30 different adverse health effects, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, skin changes, nervous system damage and various forms of cancer. About three-fourths of cancer cases could be prevented. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
House Cats Know What They Want And How To Get It From You Jul 14, 2009
4, 2007) The causes of diabetes mellitus in cats remain unknown although there has been a strong debate about whether a dry food diet puts cats at greater risk for diabetes. A new study suggests that weight. (Science Daily)
Patients With Moderate To Severe Periodontitis Need Evaluation For Heart Disease Risk Jul 11, 2009
Other explanations for periodontitis and atherosclerotic CVD are common risk factors such as smoking, diabetes mellitus, genetics, mental anxiety, depression, obesity, and physical inactivity. Regardless of the cause, the expert panel believes that the current evidence is strong enough to recommend that doctors assess atherosclerotic CVD in their patients with periodontitis. (Science Daily)
Medicines consume 60 To 80 per cent of cost Of health care Jul 7, 2009
Dr. Akpablie said changes in patterns of diseases had made it necessary to monitor medicines used in treating chronic conditions like High Blood Pressure, Diabetes Mellitus and others. "It also calls for increased education of the public on disease prevention, health promotion and the issue of self diagnosis and medication, first aid and the need to look at the use of alternative Non-Drug Treatment", he said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Health care officials point to pain from Pawlenty budget cuts Jul 4, 2009
They often suffer from chronic health problems such as diabetes mellitus, AIDS, heart disease, chronic mental illness or chemical dependency. Boran noted that as a result of the governor's veto $18 million in federal revenue in Fiscal Year 2011 will be lost across the state. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
How To Treat Diabetes Jul 2, 2009
The Acronym DIABETES provides a useful way of remembering the basic ideas about how to manage Type II Diabetes Mellitus efficaciously. When someone is diagnosed as having Type II Diabetes Mellitus, the most important thing to do is to educate oneself about the disease. (Suite101.com)
Novo Nordisk Insulin Analogs Have Proven Safety Profiles Jun 29, 2009
Levemir(R) (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) is indicated for once- or twice-daily subcutaneous administration for the treatment of adult and pediatric patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus or adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who require basal (long-acting) insulin for the control of hyperglycemia. NovoLog(R) (insulin aspart [rDNA origin] injection) is an insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus ... NovoLog(R) Mix... (PR Newswire)
Pruritus Ani Causes Jun 28, 2009
Systemic diseases associated with pruritus ani include lymphoma, pellagra, hypovitaminosis A and D and diabetes mellitus. Fixed drug eruptions to certain medications can also cause itching of the perianal skin. (Suite101.com)
Takeda Receives FDA Complete Response Letter for Alogliptin, an Investigational Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Jun 27, 2009
As previously announced on March 6, 2009, the FDA informed Takeda that, although the alogliptin NDA was filed prior to the release of the December 2008 FDA Guidance titled, "Guidance for Industry: Diabetes Mellitus -- Evaluating Cardiovascular Risk in New Antidiabetic Therapies to Treat Type 2 Diabetes," the FDA did not believe that the amount of existing alogliptin clinical data was sufficient to meet certain statistical requirements outlined in that Guidance. The FDA has asked Takeda to... (PR Newswire)
Diabetes is significant economic burden for US health-care system Jun 26, 2009
"This research adds significant new information to our understanding of the total burden diabetes mellitus puts on our society," says Journal Editor-in-Chief David B. Nash, MD, MBA, Dean, and Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor, Jefferson School of Population Health (Philadelphia, PA) ... Yaozhu Chen, MPA, and co-authors from The Lewin Group (Falls Church, VA), Ingenix/i3research (Basking Ridge, NJ), and Ingenix/i3 Pharmainformatics (Cary, NC), estimate the "Cost of Gestational... (EurekAlert!)
Genetic Markers To Help Fight Diabetes Discovered Jun 25, 2009
TZDs are a class of insulin-sensitizing drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). TZDs are agonists for the nuclear receptor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-g (PPARG). (Science Daily)
Pre-Diabetes Costs Nation $25 Billion Annually in Extra Medical Care, New Data Show Jun 25, 2009
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects 4. 5 percent of pregnancies that result in deliveries and is associated with significantly higher rates of medical complications for both mother and newborn. (PR Newswire)
Effect of commercial rye whole-meal bread on postprandial blood glucose and gastric emptying in healthy subjects Jun 17, 2009
The intake of dietary fibre has been shown to reduce the risk of developing diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of commercial rye whole-meal bread containing whole kernels and white wheat bread on the rate of gastric emptying and postprandial glucose response in healthy subjects. (Nutrition Journal)
Health Tip: Always Hungry? Jun 16, 2009
Diabetes mellitus, including gestational diabetes. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). (MEDLINEplus)
Diabetes with Coronary Disease — A Moving Target amid Evolving Therapies? Jun 16, 2009
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is rising at an alarming rate and is projected to more than double by 2030. 1 The disease currently afflicts 171 million people worldwide, with 23. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes and Coronary Artery Disease Jun 16, 2009
Background Optimal treatment for patients with both type 2 diabetes mellitus and stable ischemic heart disease has not been established. Methods We randomly assigned 2368 patients with both type 2 diabetes and heart disease to undergo either prompt revascularization with intensive medical therapy or intensive medical therapy alone and to undergo either insulin-sensitization or insulin-provision therapy. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Patrick Swayze has it, but do you understand pancreatic cancer? Jun 4, 2009
Diabetes mellitus - Pancreatic cancer occurs more often in people who have diabetes than in people who do not. Being male More men than women are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Indices of insulin sensitivity and secretion from a standard liquid meal test in subjects with type 2 diabetes, impaired or normal fasting glucose May 29, 2009
To provide an initial evaluation of insulin sensitivity and secretion indices derived from a standard liquid meal tolerance test protocol in subjects with normal (NFG), impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods. (Nutrition Journal)
Is vitamin D deficiency linked to Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia? May 27, 2009
Low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] have been associated with increased risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, depression, dental caries, osteoporosis, and periodontal disease, all of which are either considered risk factors for dementia or have preceded incidence of dementia. In 2008, a number of studies reported that those with higher serum 25(OH)D levels had greatly reduced risk of incidence or death from cardiovascular diseases. (EurekAlert!)
Inner ear balance disorders common, associated with falls among older Americans May 26, 2009
"Odds of vestibular dysfunction increased significantly with age, were 40.3 percent lower in individuals with more than a high school education and were 70 percent higher among people with diabetes mellitus," the authors write. Individuals with vestibular dysfunction were more likely to report having dizziness and a history of falls. (EurekAlert!)
Diabetics' Heart Attack Risk Can Be Reduced, Research Finds May 26, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 25, 2009) People with diabetes who maintain intensive, low blood sugar levels are significantly less likely to suffer heart attacks and coronary heart disease, new research published in The Lancet has shown. By undertaking a meta-analysis which pooled information from five large trials, researchers at the University of Cambridge were for the first time able to provide reliable evidence linking intensive blood sugar level (or glucose) control with fewer heart attacks. (Science Daily)
Effects of Hypertension May 24, 2009
In combination with other factors such as high cholesterol and diabetes mellitus, hypertension accelerates the process by which plaques form in the walls of the arteries ... Along with diabetes mellitus, hypertension is a major risk factor for this condition because of damage to the filtering portions of the kidney (glomeruli). (Suite101.com)
Pregnant Women With Mildly Abnormal Blood Sugar Levels At Higher Risk Of Developing Type 2 Diabetes May 22, 2009
9, 2008) New research shows women who develop diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes mellitus) have reduced levels of an insulin-sensitive hormone, adiponectin, as early as nine weeks into the. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Telemedicine may improve care for school children with diabetes May 21, 2009
The study, reported in "School-Centered Telemedicine for Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus" by Roberto Izquierdo, MD, Philip C. Morin, MS, CCRP, Kathleen Bratt, PNP, CDE, Zoryana Moreau, FNP, CDE, Suzanne Meyer, RN, CDE, Robert Ploutz-Snyder, PhD, Michael Wade, MS, and Ruth S. Weinstock, MD, PhD, appears in The Journal of Pediatrics, DOI 10. 1016/j. (EurekAlert!)
Early Childhood Health Interventions Could Save Billions In Health Costs Later In Life May 19, 2009
3 million adults -- or one fourth of the people in the U.S. with diabetes mellitus -- are unaware they have the disease, and this undiagnosed population accounts for an estimated. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Connections Between Diabetes And Alzheimer’s Disease Explored May 14, 2009
Other inflammatory processes might be involved in both AD and T2D. Ivica Granic, Amalia M. Dolga, Ingrid M. Nijholt, Gertjan van Dijk, and Ulrich L. M. Eisel investigate how both inflammation and the inducible nuclear factor NF- B might be involved in both diabetes mellitus and Alzheimer's disease. Clement T. Loy and Stephen M. Twigg discuss how advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and growth factor dysregulation may link diabetes and AD.. (Science Daily)
Desert retreats May 12, 2009
The treatment is said to have restorative effects on dull, dry or cellulite-prone skin, as well as on a variety of health ailments including diabetes mellitus and respiratory disease. Where the eagles fly. (iAfrica.com)
Undiagnosed Diabetes Takes Economic Toll May 10, 2009
3 million adults or one fourth of the people in the U.S. with diabetes mellitus are unaware they have the disease, and this undiagnosed population accounts for an estimated 18 billion in health care costs each year, according to a new study. See also. (Science Daily)
Arterial Disease Of The Leg Frequently Overlooked In Patients With Heart Disease May 6, 2009
Led by Dr. Issam D. Moussa of New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, the study involved nearly 800 patients with ischemic heart disease who were to undergo coronary angiography and/or intervention and were either at least 70 years old, or between the ages of 50 and 69 and had a history of diabetes mellitus and/or tobacco use. Researchers determined if patients had PAD by calculating the Ankle-Brachial Index, the ratio of the blood pressure in the lower legs to blood... (Science Daily)
Majority Of New Cases Of Diabetes In Older U.S. Adults Could Be Prevented By Following Modestly Healthier Lifestyles Apr 29, 2009
Mozaffarian et al. Lifestyle Risk Factors and New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus in Older Adults: The Cardiovascular Health Study. Archives of Internal Medicine, 2009; 169 (8): 798 DOI. (Science Daily)
'Autoantibodies' may be created in response to bacterial DNA Apr 28, 2009
For example, the team notes that the single gene ACE has an impact on myocardial infarction, renal tubular dysgenesis, Alzheimer's, the progression of SARS, diabetes mellitus, and sarcoidosis, yet recently ACE has been shown to be affected by the common species Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria. Found in yogurt, these species are often considered to be innocuous or "friendly.". (EurekAlert!)
