Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 16th, 2005
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Diabetes Pathogenesis - Mice lacking PTEN in adipose tissue are resistance to diabetes
Insulin Resistance - Linoleic acid reduces insulin resistance in obese/diabetic mice
Metabolic Syndrome - Adipocyte glyceroneogenesis involved in metabolic syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome - PPAR-delta agonists developed to treat metabolic syndrome
Obesity and Diabetes - ApoC-III bound to lipoproteins increases with insulin resistance
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Company meets with FDA to discuss arimoclomol trial for ALS
Atherosclerosis - Researchers' data advance atherosclerosis research
Body Composition - Adipose tissue distribution in obese rats by in vivo MRI determined
Business & Finance - Cell therapy company provides research and financial update
Business Update - Compression therapy market set for growth opportunities, report indicates
Business Update - Pharma company opens new clinical research unit
Diabetes Therapy - Reports advance knowledge in diabetes therapy research
Cardiology - Endothelial dysfunction may cause regional myocardial, blood flow abnormalities
Cataracts - Mechanism of Diabecon effect on lens opacity reported
Childhood Obesity - Obesity and metabolic health in adolescents reviewed
Diabetes Complications - Aldose reductase gene polymorphism amplifies the risk for diabetic retinopathy
Diabetes Complications - Responses to calcium are altered in diabetic rat colon and ileum
Diabetes Pathogenesis - DARPP-32 and inhibitor-1 are expressed in pancreatic beta cells
Diabetes Therapy - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Insulin enhances thrombin-activable fibrinolysis inhibitor expression
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Insulin resistance in adipocytes occurs downstream of IRS1 in diabetes
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Insulin resistance involves inactivation of Akt/protein kinase B
Diabetes Pathogenesis - New findings in the area of diabetes pathogenesis described
Diabetes Pathogenesis - PTP1B reduction upregulates fatty acid synthase promoter
Diabetes Therapy - Salacia reticulata preparation effective for type 2 diabetes therapy
Diabetic Nephropathy - Studies describe new findings in diabetic nephropathy research
Diabetes Therapy - Zingiber officinale extract lowers lipid levels in diabetic rats
Diabetes Therapy - Additional positive data reported from phase II DAC:GLP-1/Metformin trial
Diabetes Therapy - Antidiabetic herbal preparation ADD-199 causes no organ toxicity
Diabetes Therapy - Blockade of renin-angiotensin system reduces incidence of diabetes
Diabetes Therapy - Data advance knowledge in diabetes therapy research
Diabetes Therapy - Incretin mimetic hormone for treating type 2 diabetes developed
Insulin Resistance - Recent studies add new data to insulin resistance research
Diabetes Therapy - Phosphotyrosine phosphatase inhibitor prevents diabetes in rats
Diabetes Therapy - Pioglitazone reverses down-regulation of cardiac PPAR-gamma expression
Diabetes Therapy - RSK4, PAK5: Potential treatment targets for diabetic nephro- and neuropathy
Obesity Surgery - Reports add new data to obesity surgery research
Diabetes Therapy - Sensory nerve desensitization increases insulin secretion
Diabetes Therapy - Synthetic chromium complex improves insulin responsiveness
Diabetic Nephropathy - PPAR-gamma agonist increases plasma adiponectin in type 2 diabetes
Diabetic Nephropathy - Research add new data to diabetic nephropathy body of knowledge
Diabetic Neuropathy - Teucrium polium is antinociceptive in diabetic rat formalin test
Diabetic Neuropathy - Anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase antibodies in diabetes described
Diabetic Neuropathy - New findings in the area of diabetic neuropathy detailed
Diabetic Neuropathy - Wind-up of nociceptive flexor reflex enhanced by diabetic neuropathy
Diet & Nutrition - Food products company survey indicates Americans know very little about fat
Diet & Nutrition - Whole grains in high fiber, reduced calorie diet help weight loss, heart health
Diet and Nutrition - Consumer campaign aimed to help people commit to a healthier life
Diet and Nutrition - DHA does not affect endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation in diabetes
Diet and Nutrition - Glycemic and insulinemic responses to milk are not associated
Diet and Nutrition - Short-term very-low-calorie diet reduces oxidative stress
Diet and Nutrition - U.S. Agriculture Secretary unveils MyPyramid Steps to a Healthier You
Electronic Medical Records - Point of care technology provider and BariMD launch clinical edition
Erectile Dysfunction - Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide improves erectile response in diabetic rats
Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces first quarter 2005 earnings
Fitness & Wellness - New food guide pyramid dishes up three servings or more of whole grains a day
Grants - Armstrong Foundation awards V. von Gruenigen 'Young Investigator' research grant
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Gestagens' effects on insulin sensitivity studied in older women on HRT
Hypertriglyceridemia - Bezafibrate decreases triglyceride and free fatty acids
Insulin Delivery - Relevance of alveolar microangiopathy for inhaled insulin use discussed
Insulin Resistance - Fetal growth restriction and insulin resistance reviewed
Insulin Resistance - Homeostasis model is limited for assessing insulin resistance in Korea
Insulin Resistance - Oxidative stress involved in cardiovascular complications in diabetes
Insulin Resistance - Recent findings illuminate research in insulin resistance
Ketoacidosis - Normal and diabetic urinary levels of GHB and isomers determined
Liver Disease - Liver disease research announced at disease-specific conference
Mergers & Acquisitions - Haemotec, Inc. acquisition expands dialysis servicer's global presence
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical home products company purchases diabetic supply company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company acquires Prosidion Limited
Metabolic Syndrome - Recent studies add new data to metabolic syndrome research
Obesity - Patients in phase III study lose weight with obesity drug candidate rimonabant
Obesity - U.S. FDA approves ANDA for generic drug for short-term management of obesity
Obesity Genomics and Genetics - Adiponectin polymorphisms affect lipoprotein levels of obese men
Obesity Genomics and Genetics - Genome scan for serum triglyceride in obese nuclear families reported
Obesity Pathogenesis - Neuropeptide Y and morioamines in food intake regulation explored
Obesity Pathogenesis - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity pathogenesis
Obesity Pathogenesis - Role of MAPKs in adipocyte differentiation and obesity reviewed
Obesity Pathogenesis - Roles of gut and energy balance in obesity examined
Obesity Pathogenesis - Susceptibility to neurotoxicity increased in obesity
Obesity Research - Research shows newborn's first week critical period for developing obesity
Obesity Surgery - Clinical pathways modified to achieve outcomes in bariatric surgery
Obesity Surgery - Recent studies add new data to obesity surgery research
Obesity Therapy - Benzazepines developed for treatment of obesity
Obesity and Diabetes - Insulin translation increased from variant overexpressed in obesity
Pancreatic Islets - Findings in pancreatic islets provide new insights
Patents - Patent infringement suit against biopharma company dismissed
Personnel - Biopharma company announces plans to expand scientific research team
Personnel - Wound healing products company appoints medical director
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Catecholamine-induced lipolysis in visceral fat cells investigated
Respiratory Medicine - Respiratory chemosensitivity exaggerated in obesity
Sleep Disorder - Insulin resistance is aspect of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Sociology Research - College education associated with lower BMI in white women than black women
Type 1 Diabetes - Oral insulin research study published
Type 2 Diabetes - Dysfunction biomarkers remain static in patients with diabetic retinopathy
Weight Control - Additional protein limits weight regain after weight loss in humans
Weight Loss - The effects of intentional weight loss as a latent variable problem
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