Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 10th, 2005
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Diabetes Epidemiology - Glucose intolerance in United Arab Emirates determined
Diabetes Therapy - Therapeutic perspectives of adipocytokines reviewed
Diabetic Nephropathy - Lifestyle impacts prevalence of kidney disease in Pima Indians
Obesity & Diabetes - Diabetes mouse model carries obesity gene that exaggerates obesity
Obesity and Diabetes - Childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes reviewed
Adverse Drug Reaction - Study found poor knowledge of the side effects of ACE-I
Atherosclerosis - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome - Immunosuppressive therapy seems promising in some APECED cases
Awards - BIDMC investigators receive award to study obesity, diabetes pathways
Behavioral Medicine - Diabetes-related symptoms linked to negative mood
Biomedical Engineering - Protein structure is key for AIDS and cell function
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Recent studies add new data to diabetes pathogenesis research
Business Update - Response filed to support STS PMA application
Cardiology - Data showing cardiovascular benefits of treatment with perindopril published
Cardiology - Healthy weight, healthy shape are key in preventing heart disease
Cardiovascular Disease - Study to examine whether leg fat may protect against heart disease
Childhood Obesity - Obesity in Spanish schoolchildren investigated
Childhood Obesity - Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in obese Japanese children reported
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Studies add new findings to diabetes pathogenesis body of knowledge
Collaborations - Agreement signed for immunoassay system
Collaborations - New alliance to promote soy products in Southern Africa
Cytology - Endothelial microparticles influence angiogenic dysfunction
Diabetes Complications - Columbia study shows elderly with diabetes at increased risk for falling
Diabetes Complications - Erythropoietin is a potent activator of proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Diabetes Complications - Insulin reduces plasma VEGF levels in children with new-onset diabetes
Diabetes Therapy - New research in the area of diabetes therapy detailed
Diabetes Complications - Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism raises diabetes retinopathy risk
Diabetes Control - Global diabetes group releases guideline for management of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Diagnosis - Report says limited efficacy of existing diabetes tests needs to be addressed
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - C-174G polymorphism in IL-6 gene promoter linked to insulin resistance
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - PPAR-gamma 2 gene polymorphism linked to insulin sensitivity
Diabetes Management - Compound improves blood sugar of people on antidiabetic prescription, study show
Diabetes Therapy - Recent findings in diabetes therapy described
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Expression of CCL21 and 5'-Nase on pancreatic lymphatics examined
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Gene expression of antioxidant enzymes increased in diabetic mice
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Heterogeneity in type 2 diabetes in Korean subjects reported
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Insulin inhibits glucagon-induced glycogenolysis in hepatocytes
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Matrix metalloproteinase levels altered in type 2 diabetic patients
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Mitochondrial regulation of insulin production in islets examined
Diabetes Therapy - Reports describe recent advances in diabetes therapy research
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Recent findings illuminate research in diabetes pathogenesis
Diabetes Risk Factors - Diabetes and ethnic minorities reviewed
Diabetes Survival and Mortality - Impaired fasting glucose linked to increased mortality after CABG
Diabetes Therapy - Analogues of GIP possess antidiabetic activity
Diabetes Therapy - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy
Diabetes Therapy - Antidiabetic drug utilization in Hungary reviewed
Diabetes Therapy - Beta-cell function and therapy response in diabetic Nigerians examined
Diabetes Therapy - Findings in diabetes therapy provide new insights
Diabetes Therapy - Implantation of insulin-secreting adipocytes modifies blood glucose
Diabetes Therapy - Nonsteroidal glucocorticoid receptor modulators are antidiabetic
Obesity Pathogenesis - Recent findings in obesity pathogenesis described
Diabetes Therapy - Pharmacological profile of novel, non-TZD PPAR-gamma agonist described
Diabetes Therapy - U.S. FDA approves NovoLog for treatment of diabetes in children
Diabetic Foot - GC used to differentiate between Candida species in diabetic foot
Diabetic Neuropathy - Characteristics associated with neuropathy and retinopathy reported
Diabetic Neuropathy - Dietary soy prevents brain Na+,K+-ATPase reduction in diabetic rats
Diabetic Neuropathy - Topical formulation for diabetic neuropathy assessed in published study
Diet & Nutrition - Doctors survey hospital food and reveal current trends
Diet & Nutrition - Growth and biochemical homeostasis reliable end points in trials
Diet & Nutrition - High-dairy diet aids weight and fat loss in African American adults
Diet & Nutrition - Mayo Clinic offers tips to curb your appetite
Disease Management - Complete Care Medical to be fulfillment agent as part of marketing initiative
Drug Development - New expansion of research collaboration to develop diabetes treatments announced
Drug Development - U.S. FDA panel recommends approval of Pargluva for type 2 diabetes
Endocrinology - Vascular endothelial growth factor responds significantly to hypoglycemia
Fitness & Wellness - Community-based approach to combat obesity and chronic diseases expanded
Fitness & Wellness - JCPenney Afterschool Fund supports efforts to improve kids' and families' health
Gene Therapy - Suppression of fat deposition for the lifetime with gene therapy
Glucose Monitoring - Accuracy of glucose monitors with different specimen matrices assessed
Glycemic Control - Insulin infusion better than standard therapy in Saudi children
Glycemic Control - Link between anticoagulation control and glycemic control examined
HIV/AIDS Adverse Drug Reaction - Stavudine use associated with increased hypertension in HIV/AIDS patients
HIV/AIDS-Associated Heart Disease - Tobacco and hypercholesterolemia most frequent ACS risk factors during HAART
Hypertension - Atrial enlargement is not an early ECG finding in never-treated HT
Immunotherapy - Biotech company presents additional immunotherapeutics study results
Kidney Transplantation - Obesity reduces graft survival in renal transplant patients
Leptin Studies - High-fat diet causes obesity in hyperleptinemic mice
Lipid Studies - High-density lipoprotein apolipoprotein kinetics in obesity outlined
Marketing - New Diabetes Gold sales program launched
Medical Statistics - Population-based approach to model of insulin homeostasis developed
Metabolic Syndrome - Waist circumference identifies children at risk for metabolic syndrome
Obesity & Diabetes - Metabolic syndrome involves both diet and genetics
Obesity Complications - Prevalence of uncomplicated obesity in an Italian population reported
Obesity Genomics & Genetics - Beta-adrenergic receptor gene polymorphism linked to adiposity
Obesity Genomics and Genetics - Genetic modifiers interact with Cpefat to affect weight and adiposity
Obesity Genomics and Genetics - New PPAR-gamma promoter variants not linked to obesity in men
Obesity Management - Blue Cross of California recognized for commitment to addressing obesity
Obesity Pathogenesis - High-fat diet does not affect adipose tissue corticosterone levels
Obesity Pathogenesis - New findings in the area of obesity pathogenesis described
Obesity Surgery - Developments in bariatric surgery reviewed
Obesity Surgery - Weight loss after surgery increases insulin sensitivity
Obesity Therapy - Oligofructose promotes satiety in rats fed a high-fat diet
Obesity Therapy - Researchers identify new target in fight against obesity
Obesity Treatment - Public patients are denied effective obesity treatment
Obesity and Diabetes - Method to determine insulin resistance in adipose tissue developed
Obesity and Diabetes - New insulin-sensitizing adipocytokine in obesity described
Pancreatic Cancer - Panel recommends approval of Tarceva for pancreatic cancer
Patents - Buccal drug delivery company receives Canadian patents
Personnel - Weight loss magazine names new publisher
Physical Activity - Exercise downregulates insulin-like growth factor-1 in muscle tissue
Telemere Erosion - Telemere erosion resulting from obesity and cigarette smoking explored
Tobacco Use - Smoking may increase risk of diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes - Adult stem cell company awarded grant for study of type 1 diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes - Data presented from phase 2 clinical study of inhaled insulin
Type 1 Diabetes - U.S. FDA committee recommends approval of Exubera
Type 2 Diabetes - Data from trial of Actos presented at conference
Type 2 Diabetes - Exenatide diabetes study shows improvements in blood sugar, weight reduction
Type 2 Diabetes - Prosidion presented research data on Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV at conference
Type 2 Diabetes - Research firm reports on vildagliptin and sitagliptin market potential
Type 2 Diabetes - Results from study examining ruboxistaurin mesylate in type 2 diabetes announced
Type 2 Diabetes - Single vs multiple bouts of exercise on glucose control investigated
Type 2 Diabetes - Study findings comparing metaglidasen to rosiglitazone released
Type 2 Diabetes - Study suggests chromium picolinate triggers enzyme to improve glucose metabolism
Weight Gain - Study demonstrates cholesterol-lowering effects of FM-VP4/Statin Zocor combo
Weight Loss - Effect of reduced thyrotropin levels in obese women after weight loss studied
Weight Loss - Studies show Advantra Z increases resting metabolic rate
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