Diabete e Reumatologia

Novel Diabetes Drug Helps Nondiabetics Shed Pounds (CME/CE)

In the fight against obesity, the investigational diabetes drug liraglutide (Victoza) may be a better tool than some weight loss drugs, even for patients who don't have diabetes, researchers said. In a clinical trial, more than 75% of obese... full storyhttp://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/Obesity/tb/165 78

ACR: Canes Found Therapeutic in Osteoarthritis (CME/CE)

PHILADELPHIA -- Perhaps the oldest and simplest medical device -- the cane -- corrects abnormal mechanical stresses in the knees of osteoarthritis patients and relieves pain, a researcher said here at the American College of Rheumatology meeting.... full storyhttp://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ACR/t b/16560

ACR: Glucosamine Flops In 6-Month Joint Study (CME/CE)

PHILADELPHIA -- Treatment with the controversial nutritional supplement glucosamine failed to prevent joint damage in the knees caused by osteoarthritis in a six-month trial, researchers said here. "Prior studies of glucosamine and its role in the... full storyhttp://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ACR /tb/16561