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Atherosclerosis
Research on atherosclerosis described by scientists at University of Washington, Medical Department
June 15th, 2009
"Atherosclerosis is accelerated in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The hallmark of diabetes is the presence of hyperglycemia," scientists writing in the Journal of Lipid Research report. "In this article, we review the role of glucose in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Evidence obtained from epidemiological, in vitro, and animal studies will be reviewed in an attempt to understand the complex relationship between hyperglycemia and cardiovascular risk that is emerging from clinical trials.-Chait, A., and K. E. Bornfeldt," wrote A. Chait and colleagues, University of Washington, Medical Department. The researchers concluded: "Diabetes and...
Source: Diabetes Week (2009-06-15)
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