Abstract: The present invention relates to metformin for use in treating a patient, wherein the patient exhibits an increased level of GDF15 in response to metformin treatment; to methods of identifying a patient who will benefit or who will not benefit from metformin treatment; methods of treating a patient at risk of developing or suffering from a disease or disorder comprising administering therapeutically effective amount of metformin; methods of adapting the dosage of metformin; the usage of GDF15 as biomarker for identifying a patient who will benefit or who will not benefit from metformin treatment, kits for use in identifying a patient who will benefit from metformin treatment and the use of the kits, as well as methods of treating a patient or who will not benefit from metformin treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metformin for use in treating a patient, wherein the patient exhibits an increased level of GDF15 in response to metformin treatment; to methods of identifying a patient who will benefit or who will not benefit from metformin treatment; methods of treating a patient at risk of developing or suffering from a disease or disorder comprising administering therapeutically effective amount of metformin; methods of adapting the dosage of metformin; the usage of GDF15 as biomarker for identifying a patient who will benefit or who will not benefit from metformin treatment, kits for use in identifying a patient who will benefit from metformin treatment and the use of the kits, as well as methods of treating a patient or who will not benefit from metformin treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metformin for use in treating a patient, wherein the patient exhibits an increased level of GDF15 in response to metformin treatment; to methods of identifying a patient who will benefit or who will not benefit from metformin treatment; methods of treating a patient at risk of developing or suffering from a disease or disorder comprising administering therapeutically effective amount of metformin; methods of adapting the dosage of metformin; the usage of GDF15 as biomarker for identifying a patient who will benefit or who will not benefit from metformin treatment, kits for use in identifying a patient who will benefit from metformin treatment and the use of the kits, as well as methods of treating a patient or who will not benefit from metformin treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metformin for use in treating a patient, wherein the patient exhibits an increased level of GDF15 in response to metformin treatment; to methods of identifying a patient who will benefit or who will not benefit from metformin treatment; methods of treating a patient at risk of developing or suffering from a disease or disorder comprising administering therapeutically effective amount of metformin; methods of adapting the dosage of metformin; the usage of GDF15 as biomarker for identifying a patient who will benefit or who will not benefit from metformin treatment, kits for use in identifying a patient who will benefit from metformin treatment and the use of the kits, as well as methods of treating a patient or who will not benefit from metformin treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metformin for use in treating a patient, wherein the patient exhibits an increased level of GDF15 in response to metformin treatment; to methods of identifying a patient who will benefit or who will not benefit from metformin treatment; methods of treating a patient at risk of developing or suffering from a disease or disorder comprising administering therapeutically effective amount of metformin; methods of adapting the dosage of metformin; the usage of GDF15 as biomarker for identifying a patient who will benefit or who will not benefit from metformin treatment, kits for use in identifying a patient who will benefit from metformin treatment and the use of the kits, as well as methods of treating a patient or who will not benefit from metformin treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the assessment of the risk for development of a cardiovascular disorder. It discloses the use of biochemical markers in the assessment of the risk for development of a cardiovascular disorder. It also relates to the use of the biochemical markers or marker panels for the assessment of the risk for development of a cardiovascular disorder and to kits for performing the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for assessing an increased risk for mortality comprising the determination of biochemical markers. It also relates to the use of the biochemical markers or marker panels for the assessment of an increased risk for mortality and to kits for performing the methods of the invention as well as to the therapeutic use of insulin analogues for reducing morality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of use of a long-acting insulin, in particular insulin glargine, in a method of reducing the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes in a patient, a method of reducing the risk of a new angina in a patient and a method of reducing the risk of a microvascular event in a patient comprising administering to said patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective dosage of a long acting insulin, wherein said therapeutically effective dosage of said long acting insulin reduces said risks.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient population. The method comprises administering an effective dosage of a long acting insulin, preferably insulin glargine, to a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient population. The method comprises administering an effective dosage of a long acting insulin, preferably insulin glargine, to a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient population. The method comprises administering an effective dosage of a long acting insulin, preferably insulin glargine, to a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of an inhibitor of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, such as ramipril or ramiprilat, in the prevention of stroke, diabetes and/or congestive heart failure (CHF).

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient population. The method comprises administering an effective dosage of a long acting insulin, preferably insulin glargine, to a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of an inhibitor of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, such as ramipril or ramiprilat, in the prevention of stroke, diabetes and/or congestive heart failure (CHF).

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of an inhibitor of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, such as ramipril or ramiprilat, in the prevention of stroke, diabetes and/or congestive heart failure (CHF).

Abstract: Use of an inhibitor of the renin-angiotensin system or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, optionally together with an other antihypertensive, a cholesterol lowering agent, a diuretic or aspirin, in the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention of cardiovascular events; a method of preventing cardiovascular events comprising administering to a patient in need of such prevention an effective amount of an inhibitor of the renin angiotensin system or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, optionally together with an other antihypertensive, a cholesterol lowering agent, a diuretic or aspirin; and a combination product containing an an inhibitor of the renin-angiotensin system or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof and a cholesterol lowering agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient population. The method comprises administering an effective dosage of a long acting insulin, preferably insulin glargine, to a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of lowering glucose levels in a patient. More specifically, the present invention is directed toward methods of lowering glucose levels comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of ramipril to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient population. The method comprises administering an effective dosage of a long acting insulin, preferably insulin glargine, to a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of an inhibitor of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, such as ramipril or ramiprilat, in the prevention of stroke, diabetes and/or congestive heart failure (CHF).