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Science News for June 22, 2013


Risk factors affect the incidence of childhood pneumonia in modern urban apartment?

A recent study found that indoor environment factors, such as lack of ventilation and gas cooking fuel, significantly increase the risk of childhood pneumonia. The study, conducted in Nanjing, China, suggests that modern life style and home environment play a crucial role in developing pneumonia infections among children.

SourceScience China Press·JournalChinese Science Bulletin·DateJun 22, 2013

New analysis shows that patients with Type 2 diabetes and mild renal impairment had similar improvement in blood sugar control and experienced less hypoglycemia with JANUVIA (sitagliptin) compared to sulfonylurea

A post-hoc analysis found that patients with Type 2 diabetes and mild renal impairment treated with JANUVIA achieved similar blood sugar reductions as those treated with sulfonylureas, with significantly fewer hypoglycemia events. Patients taking JANUVIA also experienced weight loss, whereas those on sulfonylureas gained weight.

SourceGCI Health NY·DateJun 22, 2013