Increased Death Among Toothless Diabetics

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According to the journal Diabetologia, a recent study revealed that people with diabetes who have lost all of their teeth have a 50% greater risk of death than similar-aged diabetics who have most of their teeth. The study was conducted by researchers at The George Institute for International Health (Sydney, Australia) using data from almost 11,000 people, ages 55 to 88 who have type 2 diabetes.

People's teeth were counted at the start of the study. They also answered questions about how often their gums bled. Researchers kept track of the people for 5 years and recorded deaths and the causes of death. Bleeding gums were not linked with an increased risk of death. But compared with people who had at least 22 teeth, diabetics with no teeth had greater risks of:

Onglyza

Onglyza

Generic Name: saxagliptin (SAX a GLIP tin)

Brand Names: Onglyza

What is Onglyza?

Onglyza (saxagliptin) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Onglyza is for people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Onglyza is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications, but is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Onglyza may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Onglyza

Do not use Onglyza if you are allergic to saxagliptin or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).

Ofirmev

Ofirmev

Generic Name: acetaminophen

Company: Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Treatment for: Pain and Fever

FDA Approves Ofirmev

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval for Ofirmev (acetaminophen) injection, the first and only intravenous (IV) formulation of acetaminophen to be approved in the United States. Ofirmev is indicated for the management of mild to moderate pain, the management of moderate to severe pain with adjunctive opioid analgesics, and the reduction of fever.

Highlights of Ofirmev Prescribing Information

These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Ofirmev safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for Ofirmev.

A Dentist On Reducing Your Dental Bills

Select a dentist that is interested in Prevention. The key to reducing dental costs is prevention. There is a lot that you can do to avoid serious dental problems.

Regular dental checkups are an essential part of any prevention program. If you see your dentist regularly, any dental problems you have can be treated in their early stages. If you see a dentist only in an emergency, when you already have a serious problem, treatment may be much more costly. In the long run, nothing is more economical than the regular dental checkup.

Periodically, your dentist may ask you to have an X-ray examination. X-rays help your dentist find hidden conditions that can threaten your oral or general health. Treating these conditions at an early stage often prevents more serious damage and the need for more expensive treatment later.

Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin

Generic Name: nitrofurantoin (NYE troe fue RAN toin)

Brand names: Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin, Nitro Macro

What is nitrofurantoin?

Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Nitrofurantoin is used to treat urinary tract infections.

Nitrofurantoin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about nitrofurantoin

You should not take nitrofurantoin if you are allergic to it, or if you have severe kidney disease, urination problems, or a history of jaundice or liver problems caused by nitrofurantoin. Do not take nitrofurantoin if you are in the last 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy.

Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate

Generic Name: methylphenidate (oral) (METH il FEN i date)

Brand Names: Concerta, Metadate, Methylin, Ritalin

What is methylphenidate?

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also used to treat uncontrollable periods of daytime sleep (narcolepsy).

Methylphenidate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about methylphenidate

About Penis Health and Penis Patches

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