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Hans India
4 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Study links common diabetes drug with cardiovascular risk
New Delhi: A commonly used type 2 diabetes medication in the US -- Glipizide -- may be linked to a higher rate of heart-related conditions, claimed a study. Researchers from Mass General Brigham examined nationwide data from nearly 50,000 patients treated with different sulfonylureas. They found that glipizide was linked to a higher incidence of heart failure, related hospitalisation, and death compared to dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. The findings are published in JAMA Network Open. 'Patients with type 2 diabetes are at heightened risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents such as stroke and cardiac arrest,' said corresponding author Alexander Turchin, Division of Endocrinology at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). 'While sulfonylureas are popular and affordable diabetes medications, there is a lack of long-term clinical data on how they affect cardiac health in comparison to more neutral alternatives like dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors,' he added. Type 2 diabetes is a common chronic disease whose prevalence continues to grow worldwide. Individuals with Type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events, including coronary ischemia, stroke, and heart failure. Mitigation of cardiovascular risk is therefore an important aspect of the treatment of diabetes. The study included 48,165 patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate cardiovascular risk who received care at 10 different study sites across the country. The researchers studied the five-year risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients treated with different sulfonylureas (glimepiride, glipizide, or glyburide) or DPP4i in addition to metformin, a primary diabetes medication. They found that glipizide was associated with a 13 per cent increase in cardiovascular risk when compared to DPP4i, while glimepiride and glyburide led to relatively smaller and less clear effects, respectively. 'Our study underscores the importance of evaluating each drug in a particular pharmacological class on its own merits,' said Turchin. The team also called for further research to uncover the underlying mechanisms.
Libyan Express
02-07-2025
- Business
- Libyan Express
Libya's eastern government visits Belarus
Alexander Turchin and Osama Hammad during their meeting Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin has reaffirmed his country's commitment to expanding cooperation with Libya, particularly in agriculture, industry, and healthcare sectors. During a meeting on Tuesday with Osama Hammad, the Prime Minister of Libya's eastern-based parallel government, Turchin emphasised the growing momentum in bilateral relations. According to the Belarusian state news agency BelTA, this marked the fourth high-level dialogue between the two sides within four months, underscoring their mutual interest in strengthening longstanding ties. Turchin said he was acting on directives from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to pursue tangible economic projects that would benefit both nations. He identified key areas for collaboration including agriculture, food security, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, education, human capital development, disaster management, and emergency response. Libya remains deeply affected by political fragmentation and instability since the 2011 uprising that ended Muammar Gaddafi's rule. The country is currently divided between rival administrations: a UN-recognized government based in Tripoli and a parallel authority controlling the eastern region, backed by military commander Khalifa Haftar. The eastern government, which Hammad represents, is actively seeking international partnerships to stabilize and rebuild the nation's economy and infrastructure. Belarus's engagement with Libya fits within a broader strategy to diversify its diplomatic and economic relations beyond traditional partners. For Libya, collaboration with Belarus offers opportunities to strengthen critical sectors. Agriculture and food security are priorities, given Libya's heavy reliance on imports and the need to boost local production. Efforts to revive manufacturing and industry aim to rebuild war-damaged infrastructure and stimulate job creation. Meanwhile, healthcare and pharmaceuticals are crucial for addressing ongoing public health challenges. Hammad's visit to Belarus, his first official trip to the country, began on Monday with a delegation that includes senior officials from Haftar's camp. Among them were Khairi Al-Tamimi, Secretary-General of Khalifa Haftar's General Command; Suleiman Al-Abar, Deputy Head of the General Intelligence Service; Abdulhadi Al-Hweij, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; and Sami Al-Dhawi, Minister of Local Governance. The visit aims to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation, signaling a shared determination to advance joint economic and developmental projects. For Belarus, Libya represents a strategic partner in North Africa where it hopes to expand its influence and economic footprint.
Libya Observer
01-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Observer
Belarusian PM to Hammad: Minsk eyes cooperation with Libya in agriculture, industry, and healthcare
Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin has reaffirmed his country's commitment to enhancing cooperation with Libya in the fields of agriculture, industry, and healthcare. During his meeting on Tuesday with the Prime Minister of the parallel government in eastern Libya, Osama Hammad, Turchin stated: 'This is the fourth Belarusian-Libyan meeting in just four months, reflecting a shared interest in developing traditional, friendly bilateral relations between our peoples,' according to Belarusian state news agency BelTA. Turchin noted that he had received a presidential directive to move forward with concrete economic projects serving both countries, adding: 'We have identified agriculture, food security, manufacturing industries, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, human capital development, disaster prevention, and emergency response as promising areas of cooperation.' On Monday, Hamad arrived in Belarus at the head of a large delegation, marking his first official visit to the country. According to the Libyan News Agency, the visit aims to explore ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation between Libya and Belarus. Hammad was accompanied with Secretary-General of Khalifa Haftar's General Command; Khairi Al-Tamimi, Deputy Head of the General Intelligence Service; Suleiman Al-Abar, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Abdulhadi Al-Hweij, and Minister of Local Governance, Sami Al-Dhawi. Tags: Belarus parallel Government
