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Cardiology
Recent studies add new data to cardiology research
April 10th, 2006
Investigators in Italy, France and Taiwan have published new cardiology data. Study 1: Somatostatin analog therapy induces long-lasting disease control and improvement of insulin sensitivity and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. "The effects of chronic therapy with long-acting somatostatin analogs (SSTa) on metabolic and cardiovascular parameters have been partially elucidated in acromegalic patients. The objective of this study was to compare the long-term effects of SSTa treatment and successful surgery on GH/IGF-I secretion and cardiovascular risk parameters in acromegaly," investigators in Italy report. C.L. Ronchi...
Source: Diabetes Week (2006-04-10)
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