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Obesity and Diabetes Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . July 4th, 2005

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Diabetes Pathogenesis - A higher low-fat dairy intake decreases men's risk of type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Glucagon-like peptide-1 linked to metabolic abnormalities

Metabolic Syndrome - Strategies against metabolic syndrome should include a look at adiponectin

Obesity Pathogenesis - Mother's body mass index associated with son's waist circumference

Obesity and Diabetes - Nutrition, BMI, and glycemic control assessed in diabetic patients

Adipose Tissue - Altered adipokine levels linked with inflammatory conditions

Aging - Aging linked to decreased muscle mass and increased fat

Anemia - Continuous erythropoietin receptor activator for anemia study results reported

Arteriosclerosis - Arterial stiffness linked to insulin resistance in hypertensive nondiabetics

Artherosclerosis - Weight gain during intensive therapy put diabetics at risk for atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - New findings in the area of atherosclerosis described

Atherosclerosis - Studies describe new findings in atherosclerosis research

Breast Cancer - Obese patients may be undertreated

Business Update - Investment firm starts diabetes device company coverage with outperform rating

Cardiology - New findings in the area of cardiology described

Cardiovascular Disease - Reports add new data to cardiovascular disease research

Childhood Obesity - Researchers call for studies on the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes in children

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Research in diabetes pathogenesis provides new insights

Cirrhosis - Carbohydrate intolerance in cirrhosis is determined by insulin resistance

Coronary Artery Disease - Increased fasting plasma insulin concentrations linked to CAD severity

Depression - Depressed adolescents with type 1 diabetes at risk for disease complications

Diabetes - CR-P concentration is not a valuable marker of progression to type 1 diabetes

Diabetes Complications - Ankle fractures in patients with diabetes examined

Diabetes Complications - Gait is altered in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Studies add new findings to diabetes pathogenesis body of knowledge

Diabetes Complications - Measurement of endothelium-derived microparticles can identify risk of CAD

Diabetes Complications - Morbid obesity increases chance of developing diabetes and foot ulcers

Diabetes Complications - Obesity takes its toll on feet of diabetics

Diabetes Diagnosis - Diabetes center publish fourteenth edition of research and treatment textbook

Diabetes Management - Endocrinology-focused clinical suite is released

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Glucagon-like peptide-1 contributes to maintaining beta-cell function

Diabetes Therapy - New findings in the area of diabetes therapy described

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Group IIA secreted phospholipase A(2) linked to early changes in nephropathy

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Increased angiotensin increases glomerular ANGII levels in diabetic rats

Diabetes Pathogenesis - JNK protein kinases have important role in diabetes

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Morbidly obese diabetes differ in genetic profile from less obese diabetics

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Reports describe recent advances in diabetes pathogenesis research

Diabetes Therapy - New findings in the area of diabetes therapy detailed

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Researchers look into candidate genes relevant to diabetic neuropathy

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Weight control protects against low birth weight-related glucose intolerance

Diabetes Pathology - ENT-1 affects adenosine availability which alters vascular function in diabetes

Diabetes Pathology - Oxidative stress, inflammation play role in progression of diabetic pathology

Diabetes Prevention - Evidence reported of ability to manipulate beta cell autoimmunity in infants

Diabetes Therapy - Recent findings illuminate research in diabetes therapy

Diabetes Prevention - Finns need to adopt recommended lifestyle strategies for weight control

Diabetes Prevention - Researchers elucidate marker that can detect those prone to type 1 diabetes

Diabetes Prevention - Single session of exercise enhances insulin sensitivity for 24 hours

Diabetes Risk Factors - Kidney recipients with hepatitis C are at risk for developing diabetes

Diabetes Testing - Home Diagnostics, Inc. Introduces SIDEKICK, Diabetes Testing System

Diabetes Therapy - Data demonstrates greater flexibility with mealtime dosing of Apidra

Diabetes Therapy - Research in diabetes therapy provides new insights

Diabetes Therapy - New data illuminates research in diabetes therapy

Diabetes Therapy - Researchers' data advance diabetes therapy research

Diabetes Treatment - ACE inhibitors may have place in management of diabetic nephropathy

Diabetes Treatment - Adenovirus expressing O-GlcNAcase improves contractile function of heart

Diabetes Therapy - Researchers' work adds to diabetes therapy body of knowledge

Diabetes Treatment - Atorvastatin and irbesartan work well in combination against oxidative stress

Diabetes Treatment - Medication assistance program improves diabetic patients' outcomes

Diabetes Treatment - Polysaccharide isolated from pumpkin shows promise as antidiabetic agent

Diabetes Treatment - Researchers note unique antioxidative effect of fluvastatin in diabetics

Diabetes Treatment - Researchers present effective technique to assess ABP and TBP

Diabetic Cardiomyopathy - Cardiomyopathy causes changes in crossbridge mechanical properties

Diabetes Therapy - Studies add new findings to diabetes therapy body of knowledge

Diabetic Cardiomyopathy - Chromium shortens QTc interval duration in type 2 diabetic patients

Diabetic Distal Symmetrical Sensory Polyneuropathy - High-frequency external muscle stimulation is an effective therapy for DSP

Diabetic Glomerulosclerosis - Glutathione peroxidase is decreased in DGS patients

Diabetic Nephropathy - Abnormal renal structures develop during diabetes pathogenesis

Diabetic Nephropathy - Recent findings in diabetic nephropathy described

Diabetes Therapy - Studies advance knowledge in diabetes therapy research

Diabetic Neuropathy - Altered nerve excitability found in established diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic Neuropathy - FREMS is an effective treatment for painful diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic Neuropathy - Findings in diabetic neuropathy provide new insights

Diet and Nutrition - Ad libitum low-glycemic load diet more efficacious than low-fat diet for hearts

Diet and Nutrition - Benefits of long-term low-glycemic diets examined

Diet and Nutrition - Calcium intake aids lipolysis of fat cells

Diabetic Nephropathy - Reports describe recent advances in diabetic nephropathy research

Diet and Nutrition - Choice of lard damps adrenocorticotropin responses to restraint

Diet and Nutrition - Dietary CLA and exercise lowers body fat mass, enhances lean body mass in mice

Diet and Nutrition - Dietary inulin-type fructans may play role in obesity and diabetes management

Diet and Nutrition - Social determinants of children's eating patterns reviewed

Diet and Nutrition - Wheat diet linked with diabetes and small intestinal enteropathy in mice

Drug Delivery - Company announces publication of Oral-lyn research study

Drug Development - Data presented on phase II study of pramlintide

Drug Development - U.S. FDA grants approval for extended-release Glumetza

Eating Disorders - Binge eating downregulates plasma ghrelin

Endocrinology - Pancreatic islet-specific transgenes counter growth hormone shortage

Endocrinology - Pharmacokinetic, safety data from studies presented at Endocrine Society meeting

Endocrinology - Voluntary physical activity assuages aging processes on muscles

Epiglottitis - Adult acute epiglottitis often a comorbidity with diabetes and hypertension

Erectile Dysfunction - NT3 gene therapy applicable for treatment of diabetes-induced ED

Exercise - Carbohydrates increase neutrophils and cortisol after intense exercise

Exercise - Long-distance running linked to muscle thickness and subcutaneous fat

Exercise and Health - Effect of endurance exercise on lipid levels examined

Fitness and Wellness - Kids TV channel launches on-air campaign with healthy messaging

Fitness and Wellness - Studies presented at conference focus on nutrition and exercise

Gestational Diabetes - Treating pregnancy-related diabetes is a win-win for mom and baby

Glomerulonephritis - STAT3, expressed in glomerulonephritis, is downregulated by fosinopril

Glucose Metabolism - EPA stimulates leptin production via glucose metabolism

HIV/AIDS HAART - Long-term antiretroviral NRTI treatment associated with adverse events

HIV/AIDS-Related Lipodystrophy - Lipodystrophy-related symptoms impair quality of life in HIV-infected patients

Health Promotion - Wearable calorie management system launched

Healthcare Costs - Study finds lack of medication compliance leads to high medical costs

Insulin - Ceramide has role in the inhibition of muscle insulin sensitivity by FFAs

Insulin Resistance - Adipocytes with increased hexosamine flux exhibit insulin resistance

Insulin Resistance - Adiponectin expression augments muscle insulin sensitivity in male rats

Insulin Resistance - Dietary fat intake influences liver fat in overweight nondiabetic subjects

Insulin Resistance - Researchers' findings advance insulin resistance research

Insulin Secretion - Akt2 needed for calorie restriction effect on glucose uptake

Insulin Sensitivity - Insulin sensitivity linked to pathogenesis of IFG and IGT

Insulin sensitivity - Rosiglitazone works via FAT/CD36 to increase tissue insulin sensitivity

Leptin Studies - Ventricular leptin decreases protein and fat in self-selecting rats

Low Birth Weight - Weight control reduces diabetes risk

Metabolic Disease - Arm fat percentage might be good tool to assess risk in South Asian children

Metabolic Disease - Control of incretin secretion is a therapeutic goal for metabolic disease

Metabolic Disease - Researchers seek to prevent metabolic issues in subjects on anti-psychotics

Metabolic Syndrome - Adipose tissue is the scapegoat for positive energy balance

Metabolic Syndrome - African American schoolchildren are at increasing risk for obesity

Metabolic Syndrome - Higher testosterone and SHBG levels in men reduce risk of metabolic syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome - PPAR-gamma knock-in mouse exhibits features of metabolic syndrome

Metabolism - Nature has its owns answer to obesity crisis

Obesity - Hill-Rom's new bariatric bed addresses growing obesity trend

Obesity Genomics and Genetics - Alleles on rat chromosome 4 regulate subphenotypes of obesity

Obesity Research - Dairy industry comments on teenage weight study

Obesity Research - Data on Oleoyl estrone presented at obesity conference

Obesity Research - Obesity awareness organization joins forces with 16 organizations

Obesity Therapy - Islet amyloid polypeptide regulates energy homeostasis

Obesity Therapy - Pharmacological therapies for obesity discussed

Obesity Therapy - Pramlintide promotes satiety in obese subjects and those with type 2 diabetes

Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Continuous positive airway pressure raises glucose in nondiabetic patients

Obstructive Sleep Apnea - OSA severity independently associated with oxidative stress

Pancreatitis - Diabetes worsens antioxidant status in patients with chronic pancreatitis

Pediatric Hepatology - Demographics influence fatty liver disease risk factors in obese adolescents

Pediatrics - Low birth weight is associated with tissue-specific effects on UCP expression

Physical Activity - Exercise training attenuates endothelial dysfunction in diabetic rats

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Researchers present findings on men's health issues at conference

Sixth Nerve Palsy - Association of systemic hypertension with sixth nerve palsy is coincidental

Stem Cell Research - Research shows public support for stem cell research

Turner Syndrome - Metabolic defects may increase cardiovascular disease risk in women with TS

Type 1 Diabetes - Cardiovascular abnormalities present prior to specific left ventricular changes

Type 1 Diabetes - Diabetes associated autoantibodies increase at stable rate until 5 years of age

Type 1 Diabetes - FMDI regimen is good alternative to MDI in preschool-aged children

Type 2 Diabetes - Further studies needed on fluoxetine and paroxetine in type 2 diabetic patients

Type 2 Diabetes - Newer long-acting agents provide better level of basal insulin than older ones

Type 2 Diabetes - Reduced vasodilator capacity accompanies metabolic issues in diabetes

Ulcerative Colitis - Surgery may alter fatty acid metabolism and aid to impaired insulin sensitivity

Weight Management - Diet and exercise reduce migration inhibitory factor in obese subjects

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