Seen that? - A new instant A1c kit was approved by the FDA

Filed in archive Best of on December 27, 2009

A new instant A1c kit was approved by the FDA at Straightfromthedoc

A new instant hemoglobin A1c test was approved by the FDA, giving results in 3 minutes (which is the fastest time on the market): The company, which has headquarters in Dundee and Oslo, said the US Food and Drug Administration had granted marketing clearance for the multitest Afinion system and an HbA1c haemoglobin test, one of several tests Afinion is used for. The devices itself allow doctors to carry out blood tests [...] Read More


DPP-4 Inhibitor by Merck: JANUVIAâ„¢, Approved by the USFDA for Type 2 Diabetes at Straightfromthedoc

Belonging to a class of class of prescription medications called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, Merck's JANUVIAâ„¢(sitagliptin phosphate) has recently been approved by the USFDA for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. In a recommended dose of 100 mg once daily, JANUVIAâ„¢ is designed to improve blood sugar (glucose) control in patients with type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise is not enough. However, JANUVIAâ„¢ should not be used in patients with [...] Read More


November is Diabetes Awareness Month at Straightfromthedoc

November is American Diabetes Month or National Diabetes Awareness Month. There are "many faces of diabetes." Nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States are living with diabetes, and another 54 million people are at-risk. But those aren't the only faces affected by diabetes. If you are a parent or loved one caring for someone with diabetes, your face is in the picture too. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) will [...] Read More


10 Tips for Using Instant Messaging In Your Business at Business Computer Blog (UK)

Technology can help your business in a lot of ways. It has transformed communication. Cell phones took it mobile, then email and instant messaging (IM) went online, and finally, SMS texting gives people instant access to eachother. Today I want to talk a little about IMing. Its an easy thing to incorporate into your company culture. But there are some precautions to consider as well. So we'll do 5 "do's" [...] Read More


Instant Messaging Productivity Tips at Home Based Business

Nowadays, communication via instant messengers is not new for anyone wishing to maintain continuous communication with their clients or team members. And for those who would like to improve their productivity while using this great online business tool, Web Worker Daily's Leo Babauta featured an informative blog post about the 17 Tips to Be Productive with Instant Messaging. I'm all for this specific tip about improving productivity through block your unproductive [...] Read More