Dr. Susan Sharma: This is Insidermedicine in 60.
From Madrid - Drinking generous amounts of coffee may reduce the risk of developing heart disease in women. In a study of 126,000 people, researchers found that a lifetime of drinking as much as six cups of coffee a day translated to a 25% decreased risk of dying from heart disease in women. Men did not see the same benefits, and there was no difference whether it was caffeinated or decaf coffee that was consumed.
From Washington - The FDA has stated that older, conventional antipsychotic drugs, such as Thorazine and Prolixin should carry a black box warning. While black box labels have been in effect for newer antipsychotics such as Zyprexa and Risperdal, the conventional class has since been found to carry the same risk as the newer variety. That is, the drugs may increase the risk of death in seniors with dementia.
And finally, from Hamilton - The current screening test for pre-diabetes may be making many children seem healthier than they really are. In a study of over 170 obese children only 8.7% screened positive for pre-diabetes using the standard fasting plasma glucose test, compared to 24% who screened positive according to a glucose stress test. Children with pre-diabetes are at high risk for converting to type 2 diabetes.
For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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