(February 7, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Bethesda - Patients with type 2 diabetes who achieve very low blood sugars may have a higher risk of death. A study showed an additional 57 deaths in those who achieved an HbA1C of less than 6%. The tight control arm of this study has been halted and those randomized to tight control are being told to manage their sugars less aggressively.

From Atlanta - The CDC has linked 3 cases of HIV/AIDS to the practice of feeding children pre-chewed food. This practice is commonly performed in developing nations as many do not have blenders or access to prepackaged baby foods. The 3 cases were traced to HIV infected blood getting into the saliva of the caregivers and ultimately the babies, rather than direct saliva to saliva transmission.

And finally, from Cleveland - In a study of over 350 men, the longer men spent on their cell phones each day, the lower their sperm count and the greater their likelihood of having abnormal sperm. Those who spent more than 4 hours per day on their phones had the lowest counts. While the study doesn't necessarily imply that cell phones themselves cause poor sperm quality, the researchers next plan in vitro studies to evaluate the direct effects of electromagnetic radiation on sperm.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.