Tuesday, September 13, 2005

The Australian: Healthier outlook for diabetes patients [September 13, 2005]

A drug available in Australia reduces the risk of premature death in type 2 diabetics already showing signs of heart disease, a study has found.

The drug pioglitazone, marketed in Australia as Actos, cut heart attacks, strokes and early death by 16 per cent when used in addition to standard care, the trial found.

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