Obesity and Diabetes Therapy
Studies from Rush University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery yield new data on obesity and diabetes therapy
Published in Drug Week, December 22nd, 2006
Researchers detail in "Etiologic factors associated with symptomatic achilles tendinopathy," new data in obesity and diabetes. "The purpose of this study was to determine if a statistical association exists between Achilles tendinopathy (also referred to as tendinosis) and obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, the supplemental use of estrogen, and exposure to local or systemic steroids. From July, 1997, to February, 2003, 82 patients with a diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy were identified," researchers in the United States report.
"The diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy was confirmed by a review of medical records, radiographs, and MRI. There were 44 women and 38...
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Source: Drug Week (2006-12-22)
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