Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 21st, 2005
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Diet and Nutrition - Diets decrease C-reactive protein by affecting adipocyte function
Diet and Nutrition - Low-AGE content of low-fat vegan diets could benefit diabetic patients
Obesity and Diabetes - Diet-induced obesity upregulates glucocorticoid metabolism
Obesity and Diabetes - Protein secreted by visceral fat mimics effects of insulin
Obesity and Diabetes - Reduced insulin reserve plays major role in progression of diabetes
Addison Disease - Diabetes plus 21-hydroxylase antibodies raises Addison disease risk
Angioplasty - Stenting benefits diabetic patients undergoing angioplasty
Breast Cancer - Low serum HDL-C may be biomarker of cancer risk in overweight and obese women
Business Update - Biopharma company signs agreement with Celliance BioServices, Inc.
Business Update - Company changes corporate name, ticker symbol to iVow, Inc.
Business Update - Nutraceutical maker to begin distribution and marketing of HPB-84
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Research in diabetes pathogenesis provides new insights
Childhood Obesity - Moderate exercise promotes fat oxidation in obese prepubertal boys
Diabetes - Minorities with diabetes at increased risk for heart disease, stroke
Diabetes Complications - Genetic differences control susceptibility to diabetic retinopathy
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - DNA mutation in type 2 diabetes linked to maternal inheritance
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Genetic factors in type 2 diabetes reviewed
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Quantitative trait locus for fasting insulin and glucose identified
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes pathogenesis
Diabetes Management - Healthcare company offers continuing education program in diabetes management
Diabetes Pathogenesis - GLUT1 transporter protein expression reduced in type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Increased hepatocyte protein expression promotes diabetes phenotype
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Mitochondrial dysfunction and type 2 diabetes reviewed
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Protein kinase activity contributes to hyperphagia in diabetes
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Recent studies add new data to diabetes pathogenesis research
Diabetes Therapy - New research in the area of diabetes therapy detailed
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Unique factors contribute to diabetes in patients with chronic hepatitis C
Diabetes Therapy - Adzuki bean extract suppresses hyperglycemia after sucrose loading
Diabetes Therapy - Factors affecting decisions to adjust insulin doses investigated
Diabetes Therapy - Findings describe new data in diabetes therapy research
Diabetes Therapy - Recent findings in diabetes therapy provide new insights
Diabetes Therapy - Free fatty acids regulate gut incretin glucagon-like peptide-1
Diabetes Therapy - Insulin product SciLin receives health care registration in the Philippines
Diabetes Therapy - TrueTrack Smart System added to Ohio's Best Rx Value Drug List
Diabetic Foot - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetic foot
Diabetic Neuropathy - Reports add new data to diabetic neuropathy research
Diabetic Neuropathy - Nitrergic neurodegeneration found in cerebral arteries of diabetic rats
Diabetic Neuropathy - Recent studies add new data to diabetic neuropathy research
Diet & Nutrition - 'Lighten Up Iowa' goes cross-country, spreading fitness to other states
Diet & Nutrition - 'South Beach Diet' researchers study ways to improve school menus
Diet & Nutrition - Kellogg to develop products fortified with heart-healthy compound
Metabolic Syndrome - Researchers' findings advance metabolic syndrome research
Diet & Nutrition - Kentucky House committee revamps school nutrition legislation
Diet & Nutrition - Restaurants are slow to drop menu choices with trans fat
Endocrinology - Endoplasmic reticulum stress contributes to insulin resistance and diabetes
Endocrinology - Excess resistin production alters lipid levels in mice
Exercise and Health - Habitual exercise improves respiratory-muscle function in older adults
Exercise and Health - Physical education contributes to students' physical activity levels
Obesity Pathogenesis - Researchers describe findings in obesity pathogenesis studies
Finance - Developer, manufacturer of human cell lines reports 2004 results
Finance - Healthcare company reports financial results for fourth quarter, year-end
Fitness & Nutrition - Gillette, Wyoming, firefighters want funds to promote fitness
HIV/AIDS Drug Side Effects - Mitochondrial pathogenesis in AIDS due to NRTI-induced DNA polymerase inhibition
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Molecular basis determined for GLUT4 inhibition by protease inhibitors
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Protease inhibitors impair glucose-stimulated insulin secretion from beta cells
HIV/AIDS-Related Lipodystrophy - F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose PET visualizes lipodystrophy in HIV-infected patients
Insulin Delivery - Release of insulin incorporated into water-in-oil emulsions studied
Insulin Resistance - Inflammation score developed to predict metabolic disease
Leptin Studies - Assay of renal Na+-ATPase and regulation in obesity conducted
Leptin Studies - Metabolic regulation of leptin production in adipocytes outlined
Leptin Studies - Recent findings in leptin studies provide new insights
Lifestyle Modification - Life-changing improvements seen just 6 weeks after behavior change
Mergers & Acquisitions - Diabetic Treatment Centers plans to acquire movement-disorder focused company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Nutraceuticals company acquires 100% interest in Wellness Watchers Systems, LLC
Metabolic Syndrome - Hemostatic risk factors and metabolic syndrome investigated
Metabolic Syndrome - Researchers' data advance metabolic syndrome research
Metabolic Syndrome - Socially reared bonnet macaques develop metabolic syndrome
Morbid Obesity - Adiposity plays role in obesity-related, low-grade inflammation
Myocardial Infarction - Survey shows higher percentage of women aware of heart attack signs than in 2004
Obesity - Virginia hearings to seek public thoughts on obesity prevention
Obesity Genomics and Genetics - Prevalence of mutations of melanocortin 4 receptor variants reported
Obesity Pathogenesis - Exercise delays obesity in melanocortin-4 receptor knockout mice
Obesity Pathogenesis - Gastrointestinal hormones and food intake reviewed
Obesity Pathogenesis - Hepatic gene expression profiles altered by genistein in obesity
Obesity Pathogenesis - Recent studies add new data to obesity pathogenesis research
Obesity Pathogenesis - Relations among dietary fat, lipogenesis, and energy balance reviewed
Obesity Surgery - Reports advance knowledge in obesity surgery research
Obesity Surgery - Surgical options for obesity therapy reviewed
Obesity Therapy - Findings advance knowledge in obesity therapy research
Obstetrics - Pregnancy weight gain guidelines are not being followed in U.S.
Oncology - Small study finds total laparoscopic hysterectomy safe for morbidly obese women
Osteopenia - Changes in bone turnover are associated with diabetic osteopenia
Patents - RNA-focused company granted 2 RNAi technology patents by U.K. Patent Office
Personnel - Richard C. Levin named CEO and president of natural personal products company
Physical Activity - Best practices for physical activity programs for older adults outlined
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Metformin monotherapy improves ovulation, pregnancy rates in lean PCOS women
Pregnancy - Obese and tall women have increased incidence of fraternal twins
Prison Health - Company memo admits mistakes made in inmate's death
Stroke - National Stroke Association stroke prevention guidelines offered by center
Thromboembolism Therapy - Dalteparin based on body weight safe for thromboembolism in obesity
Tobacco Use - Secretary Thompson joins former HHS/HEW heads to help with anti-smoking campaign
Transplant Medicine - Diabetes increases mortality in HCV-infected patients awaiting renal transplant
Type 1 Diabetes - Personality factors may affect disordered eating in young diabetic women
Type 2 Diabetic Glomerulosclerosis - Local prosclerotic IGF-I system may reduce ER-mediated protection against GS
Weight Loss - Studies on dietary fat and obesity reviewed
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