Published in Clinical Trials Week, June 22nd, 2006
"We postulated that in type 2 diabetes, the postprandial phase is a proinflammatory state that can be modulated by PPAR-gamma agonists. For this purpose, we determined the effects of rosiglitazone (8 mg/d) on postprandial leukocyte counts and proinflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and IL-8) in patients with type 2 diabetes," scientists in Netherlands report.
J.P.H. van Wijk and colleagues working with the University of Utrecht explained, "A randomized, 8-week, cross-over, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial was performed...
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Source: Clinical Trials Week (2006-06-22)
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