Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 18th, 2005
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Diabetes Complications - Pioglitazone prevents pancreatic beta-cell damage in db/db mice
Fitness and Wellness - Endurance training triggers adipocyte responsiveness to insulin
Fitness and Wellness - P.M. lipid infusion fails to change insulin sensitivity after A.M. exercise
Insulin Resistance - Resistin plays no significant role in insulin resistance or glycemia
Type 1 Diabetes - An increase in availability of free fatty acids linked to diabetes evolution
Allergy & Immunology - Differences in IgE levels found between parents and their children
Alzheimer Disease - Drug development company and BioFocus announce collaboration
Arteriopathy - Pulsatility index linked to arteriopathy grade in type 2 diabetics
Arthritis - Inactivity due to arthritis does not cause obesity
Atherosclerosis - New findings in atherosclerosis described
Business & Finance - Therapeutics company reports financial results
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Researchers' findings advance diabetes pathogenesis research
Business Update - Cygnus completes $10 million asset sale; stockholders approve dissolution
Cardiac Failure - Two forms of heart failure occur in obese patients
Cardiology - Regulator of G-protein Signaling 5 (RGS5) is up-regulated in atria of TG4 mice
Cardiovascular Risk Factors - Weight is an important factor in vascular aging in mid-life women
Childhood Obesity - Researchers call for proper measuring tools to assess obesity in young children
Collaborations - Companies to develop sustained-release formulations of human growth hormone
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Studies add new findings to diabetes pathogenesis body of knowledge
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Company says pilot project confirms promise for type II diabetes
Diabetes Complications - I-to remodeling in diabetic rat heart is due to decreased TRX reductase
Diabetes Complications - Magnesium controls STZ-induced diabetes and prevents its vascular complications
Diabetes Complications - Malaysia fights to stave off increasing incidence of end stage renal disease
Diabetes Complications - Meal-related increases in vascular reactivity are related to age not IR
Diabetes Complications - Non-linear measurement of HRV distinguishes cardiac dysregulation
Diabetes Therapy - New findings in the area of diabetes therapy detailed
Diabetes Complications - Researchers analyze calorie restriction effects on insulin signaling systems
Diabetes Complications - Transmetatarsal amputation healing is unpredictable
Diabetes Control - Angiotensin II receptor blockade protects heart from effects of diabetes
Diabetes Control - Bone marrow transplant can reverse experimental diabetes
Diabetes Control - N-acetylcysteine is linked with increased insulin sensitivity in rats
Diabetes Control - Ragaglitazar, improves metabolic profile equally with pioglitazone in ZDF rats
Diabetes Therapy - Research in diabetes therapy provides new insights
Diabetes Control - Researchers analyze major factors of insulin sensitivity in lean mice
Diabetes Control - Self management intervention shows positive results
Diabetes Control - Topiramate treatment effects are exerted through adipose tissue
Diabetes Education - Life sciences company releases informational brochure on obesity and diabetes
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Apple-shaped women up to 6 times more likely to develop diabetes, physician says
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Findings advance knowledge in diabetes pathogenesis research
Diabetes Therapy - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Galnon stimulates insulin secretion in pancreatic islets of rats
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Polypyrimidine tract binding protein controls insulin production
Diabetes Pathogenesis - SOCS-3 induction may be a mediator of the inhibitory effect of resistin
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Streptozotocin-induced diabetes is mapped to mouse chromosome 11
Diabetes Therapy - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy
Diabetes Pathogenesis - The C allele of PTPN22 is linked to autoimmunity susceptibility
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Vascular adhesion protein-1 is a potential target for anti-inflammatory therapy
Diabetes Therapy - New findings in the area of diabetes therapy described
Diabetic Nephropathy - Reports add new data to diabetic nephropathy research
Diabetic Complications - Diabetic rats respond differently to magnesium than do controls
Diabetic Nephropathy - Recent findings illuminate research in diabetic nephropathy
Diabetic Nephropathy - Reports advance knowledge in diabetic nephropathy research
Diabetic Nephropathy - Researchers look at pathophysiology of diabetic nephropathy
Diabetic Nephropathy - Researchers seek genetic factors linked to nephropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy - Data advance knowledge in diabetic neuropathy research
Diabetic Neuropathy - Transient gene activation compromises nerve function in diabetes models
Diabetic Retinopathy - Oxidative stress limits VEGF survival signals in retinal endothelial cells
Diet & Nutrition - Compound in broccoli sprouts found to be disease fighter
Diet & Nutrition - Dietitian presents information on soft drinks and diet to education committee
Obesity Pathogenesis - Researchers' findings advance obesity pathogenesis research
Finance - Nutrition company announces increase in annual net sales of 118%
Finance - Tennessee-based branded pharmaceutical company reports Q4, year end 2004 results
Fitness and Wellness - Fitness council suggest low-fat diet, exercise program for shaping up
Gastric Bypass - Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients should be promptly evaluated by a radiologist
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS therapy
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Companies, UMMS announce phase I HIV vaccine trial enrollment completion
HIV/AIDS-Related Metabolic Syndrome - Lipid-lowering drugs may cause pharmacokinetic interactions with antiretrovirals
Healthcare Costs - Researchers look at the health economics of ESRD in Singapore
Healthcare Coverage - Survey of employers on healthcare coverage released
Hyperphagia - Orexin and melanin-concentrating hormone linked to insulin-induced hyperphagia
Hypertension - AHA makes recommendations on blood pressure measurements
Hypertension - Waist circumference accounts for various factors' link to blood pressure
Infertility - A body mass index that's too high or too low can affect ovulation
Insulin Overdose - Dextrose infusion and electrolyte monitoring treats insulin overdose
Insulin Resistance - Findings describe new data in insulin resistance research
Islet Transplantation - Donor treatment with heparinoids improves graft function in animals
Liver Failure - Deficiency of PDK1 contributes to diabetes development and liver failure
Mergers & Acquisitions - Agriculture company to acquire agricultural genomics assets from Icoria
Mergers & Acquisitions - Companies merge to offer breast and facial aesthetics products
Metabolic Syndrome - IBC's 3rd Annual Targeting Metabolic Syndrome to take place May 4-6
Metabolic Syndrome - Researchers' work adds to metabolic syndrome body of knowledge
Obesity - Collective action on obesity announced by Integrated Healthcare Association
Obesity - Diet developer shifts gears to promote lower glycemic index foods
Obesity Genomics and Genetics - Researchers' data advance obesity genomics and genetics research
Obesity Pathogenesis - New research in the area of obesity pathogenesis detailed
Obesity Therapy - Recent findings illuminate research in obesity therapy
Obesity Therapy - Sense of taste is key to weight loss, study shows
Obesity and Diabetes - Studies advance knowledge in obesity and diabetes research
Obstetrics - Research add new data to obstetrics body of knowledge
Osteoporosis - Survey shows misunderstanding about importance of vitamin D to bone health
Pancreatic Agenesis - TCF2/vHNF1 is linked to pancreas agenesis
Personnel - Nutritional food supplements provider announces promotion
Personnel - Samuel L. Barker, PhD, named chairman of board by genetics-focused company
Type 1 Diabetes Research - Scientists at diabetes center find genetic defects in immunological tolerance
Type 2 Diabetes - Biotech company announces phase 2 trial reaches primary endpoint
Type 2 Diabetes - Genetic advances will allow for personalized, effective antidiabetic drugs
Type 2 Diabetes - PLTP activity in diabetes is influenced by subclinical inflammation
Type 2 Diabetes - Researchers analyze critical factors contributing to obesity
Type 2 Diabetes Therapy - Good safety results found in phase 1 trial of GLP-1 therapy for type 2 diabetes
Type 3 Diabetes - Diabetes treatment available in Tennessee chronic care program
Venous Aneurysm - Correlation found between occurrence and female sex, high BMI in males
Weight Loss - Cutting calories cuts coronary heart disease risk
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