Not Signed In - Losartan Prevents Life-threatening Insulin Resistance In Burn Injuries
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 03:00 PM EST
... Researchers have found a way to prevent insulin resistance in burn-injured rats, a finding that, while still quite preliminary, could eventually save burn victims' lives and speed their recovery.The researchers honed in on the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) as the key to preventing insulin resistance -- a unique line of inquiry in burn research, according to lead author Sherry O... click link for more info. ...
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- Insulin Resistance
- Insulin
- Burns
- Losartan
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- Metabolic Syndrome
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- Insulin resistance syndrome
- Heart arrhythmias, may be life threatening
- Meningitis that is severe and life threatening
- Anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction)
- Life-threatening airway blockage (if swelling occurs in the throat)
- Insulin glargine
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- Glucagon
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- Insulin glulisine
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