Automatic sugar control; push a button to normalize glucose levels
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An implantable insulin pump is already being used in some people with type-II diabetes. The pump, implanted under the skin of the abdomen, delivers insulin into the abdominal cavity. The device can be controlled by its user or it can be preprogrammed.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1997
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Cholesterol-wise shopping
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Selected Wal-Marts are offering cholesterol screening using the Cholesterol LDX System in 5 minutes for less than $30. One specifies the type of cholesterol level one wants analyzed and gives a drop of blood. On-site screeners review the results.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1997
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Guard your gut: upcoming drug seeks gentler arthritis relief
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Cyclooxygenase (COX-2) inhibiters is a new class of drugs that scientists claim is as effective as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but less likely than NAIDs to cause gastrointestinal problems such as bleeding and ulcers.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1997
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