Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 15th, 2005
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Cardiovascular Disease - Insulin sensitivity affects left ventricular function in obesity
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Immune origin of type 2 diabetes discussed
Diabetes Therapy - Sibutramine effective for treating obese, diabetic Chinese women
Diet and Nutrition - Dietary fiber, glycemic response, and diabetes reviewed
Insulin Resistance - Adult BMI and fat distribution promote insulin resistance
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - FDA wants more information about planned phase II clinical trial for ALS
Atherosclerosis - Drug-discovery company appoints new scientific advisory board
Blood Glucose Meter - Novel glucometer auto-corrects hematocrit measurement
Body Mass Index - Biochemical and behavioral indices related to BMI in children examined
Business & Finance - Biopharmaceutical company reports underwriter exercise of over-allotment option
Business & Finance - Healthcare company announces financial results for second quarter
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Researchers' work adds to diabetes pathogenesis body of knowledge
Business & Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces second-quarter 2005 earnings per share
Business Update - Collaborative launched with goal of improving bariatric surgery quality
Business Update - Insurer designates center of expertise hospitals for bariatric surgeries
Clinical Trials - Company announces plan for registration-directed clinical trials for Ceflatonin
Collaborations - Research collaboration to study genetic causes of disease
Diabetes - Mass media can affect Medicare beneficiaries' use of diabetes services
Diabetes Complications - Abnormal viscoelastic behavior of ankle joints in diabetes examined
Diabetes Complications - High adiponectin levels associate with microangiopathy in diabetes patients
Diabetes Complications - Platelet-derived growth factor based gel heals diabetic foot ulcers
Diabetes Complications - Polyol pathway inhibition extends peritoneal dialysis longevity
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - MspI polymorphism of APO Al gene linked to type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Phosphoinositide 3-kinase variant linked to type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Research add new data to diabetes genomics and genetics body of knowledge
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Adiponectin inversely correlated with hepatic lipids in type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Antioxidant activity of diabetic rats relevant to oxidative stress
Diabetes Pathogenesis - NK-1 receptor expression affects islet cells in diabetic mice
Diabetes Pathogenesis - New findings in diabetes pathogenesis described
Diabetes Risk Factors - Antipsychotics increase type 2 diabetes risk in schizophrenia patients
Diabetes Risk Factors - Asian Indians in United States have relatively high diabetes risk
Diabetes Therapy - Development of CS-917 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes to resume
Diabetes Therapy - Ginsenoside Re exerts anti-diabetic effect in ob/ob mice
Diabetes Therapy - HPB-84 available for immediate shipment nationwide
Diabetes Therapy - MIF plays critical role in immune-mediated beta-cell destruction
Diabetes Therapy - Phase 3 study for inhaled insulin system initiated
Diabetes Therapy - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy
Diabetes Therapy - Studies of diabetes preventive care among minority patients reviewed
Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Both DKA and its treatment produce varying degrees of immunologic stress
Diabetic Nephropathy - Pentoxifylline has antiproteinuric effect in diabetic patients
Diabetic Retinopathy - Immortalized bovine cells model the mechanics of diabetic eye disease
Diabetic Retinopathy - Intravitreal VEGF blockade ameliorates ischemia-induced retinopathy in mice
Diet and Nutrition - Dietary pattern protective against type 2 diabetes identified
Drug Development - Phase IIb trial of cetilistat begins in obese diabetic patients
Endocrinology - Insulin resistance modulates fibrosis and antiviral efficacy in hepatitis C
Erectile Dysfunction - Superoxide anions in penis impair erectile function in diabetes
Fatty Liver Disease - Weight loss after bariatric surgery helps obese patients clear liver steatosis
Finance - Developer of DNA-binding protein therapeutics reports Q2 2005 financial results
Finance - Nutritionals, weight management products company reports Q2 2005 sales, profits
Heart Disease Risk Factors - Cardiovascular risk in Southeastern United States examined
Information Technology - Free online health assessment from the American Diabetes Association available
Information Technology - Horizon Software's HealthSmart teaches students to make healthier food choices
Insulin Resistance - Transgenic mice overexpressing SREBP-1a exhibit insulin resistance
Lipid Studies - Lipids altered in very low-density lipoprotein subspecies in diabetes
Mergers & Acquisitions - Equity firm acquires health and fitness chain in the UK
Metabolic Syndrome - Increased fitness level fights metabolic syndrome
Myocardial Infarction - Shedding pounds reduces risks for heart attack patients
Obesity Healthcare - Study finds that HMOs should be part of California's solution to obesity crisis
Obesity Pathogenesis - Leptin resistance exacerbates diet-induced obesity
Obesity Pathogenesis - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity pathogenesis
Obesity Surgery - Early clinical results of biliopancreatic diversion reviewed
Obesity Surgery - Esophageal adjustable dilatation after gastric banding discussed
Obesity Surgery - Pars flaccida pathway causes fewer complications after LAGB
Obesity Surgery - Weight loss increases systolic and early diastolic velocities
Obesity Therapy - Full-weight dose chemotherapy improves outcomes in obese women with cancer
Obesity Therapy - Treatment boosts the stomach's "full" signal
Obesity and Diabetes - Studies advance knowledge in obesity and diabetes research
Overweight - Study finds regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spread
Pain Management - U.S. NIH awards $197,000 grant to develop drug candidate for neuropathic pain
Pancreatic Islets - Angiotensin receptor inhibition improves insulin secretion in islets
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Research add new data to polycystic ovary syndrome body of knowledge
Prostate Cancer - Pharma company initiates phase I study of RC-8800 for prostate cancer
Stem Cell Research - Biopharm company gets $35 million to create mouse embryonic stem cell library
Transplant Medicine - Overcoming the limitations of islet transplantation for diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes - Intellectual property agreement signed for anti-CD3
Type 2 Diabetes - Pharma company initiates trial of PSN357
Type 2 Diabetes - Study evaluating drug impact on type 2 diabetes patient treatment completed
Type 2 Diabetes - Study reaffirms Diachrome improves cardiovascular disease risk in diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes - Study shows slowdown after active service puts some vets at risk for diabetes
Weight Control - BMI, body satisfaction, and weight control among Korean girls examined
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