Obesity and Diabetes Week

Diabetes Epidemiology - Two major quantitative trait loci and others relate to factors of metabolic syndrome

Diet & Nutrition - Maternal preoccupation with weight was linked to restrained eating behavior in offspring

Obesity Complications - Investigation found no influence of BMI on early total hip arthroplasty outcome

Obesity Pathogenesis - Leptin potentiates ADP-induced [Ca²⁺]_i increase via JAK2 and tyrosine kinases

Obesity Therapy - Increased adiponectin levels may be effective in reducing insulin resistance in obese

Adolescent Health - Researchers identify factors associated with excess weight in teens

Atherosclerosis - AMPK activation by alpha-Lipoic acid prevents endothelial dysfunction in obese rats

Atherosclerosis - Perivascular white adipose tissue may assist in obesity-related atherosclerosis development

Atherosclerosis - Studies advance knowledge in atherosclerosis research

Atherosclerosis - Study suggests hypoadiponectinemia is a risk factor in early atherosclerosis development

Awards - Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness designated as Center of Excellence

Awards - Diabetes drug developer recognized for leadership and product innovation

Business & Finance - Biopharma regains full compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements

Cancer Therapy - PPAR gamma-dependent effects of CLA on human glioblastoma cell line are investigated

Cardiac Rehabilitation - Completion of cardiac rehabilitation results in significant benefits for women

Cardiology - CRP was not linked to intimal-medial thickness, but was to coronary artery calcium levels

Cardiology - Diabetes mellitus did not impact angiographic and clinical outcomes of DES implantations

Cardiology - Fenofibrate did not significantly reduce coronary event risk in type 2 diabetics

Cardiology - Reports describe recent advances in cardiology research

Cardiology - Review discusses cardiovascular safety of antiobesity drug sibutramine

Cardiology - Sibutramine Cardiovascular Outcome Trial study is introduced

Chronic Kidney Disease - Detection and evaluation of chronic kidney disease using KDOQI guidelines are reviewed

Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness - Mysterious condition still more prevalent among Persian Gulf vets

Collaborations - Online diet and fitness company announces collaboration with Mayo Clinic

Collaborations - Pharmaceutical companies discuss terminating collaborative deal for oral type 2 diabetes therapy

Diabetes - Inflammatory biomarkers may mediate association between obesity and diabetes

Diabetes - New form of diabetes described

Diabetes Complications - Diabetics experience more adverse cardiac events following CABG surgery

Diabetes Complications - Gremlin gene expression prompts the formation of diabetic retinopathy

Diabetes Complications - Microangiopathy may influence normocytic normochromic anemia

Diabetes Complications - Pvu II polymorphism in LPL gene alter lipid/lipoprotein levels in NID diabetics

Diabetes Complications - SERCA hyperactivity may control lower BP and raised aortic muscle relaxation in diabetic rats

Diabetes Complications - Topical tretinoin was safe effective therapy for foot ulcers in diabetics

Diabetes Control - New intravenous insulin method for patients in intermediate-care improved outcomes

Diabetes Diagnostics - Serum AGE-elastin derived peptides may be useful markers for monitoring complications

Diabetes Diagnostics - Serum Cys C and urinary enzymes may be screening markers for renal dysfunction in diabetics

Diabetes Epidemiology - Maternal diabetes can cause permanent changes in NO-related vascular response

Diabetes Management - Medical advisory board issues tips to avoid diabetes-related hospitalization

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Findings describe new data in Diabetes Pathogenesis research

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Hyperglycemia is involved in higher aggregated protein deposition in diabetic mice glomeruli

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Insulin signaling in bone marrow stroma PA6 cells differs from extramedullary adipocytes

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Na/H exchange plays a central role in vascular changes in diabetes

Diabetes Pathogenesis - PPAR gamma agonists do not directly enhance Na⁺ transport via the epithelial Na⁺ channel

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Radiation may regulate pancreatic duodenal homeobox-1 protein expression

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Researchers' findings advance Diabetes Pathogenesis research

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Studies describe new findings in Diabetes Pathogenesis research

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Study of thioacetamide-treated diabetic rats showed NF-kappaB regulated cyclin D1 signaling

Diabetes Research -  C. esculenta protects membrane bound ATPase structural integrity and functional status

Diabetes Research - Antihyperglycemic effect of p-MCA acid is caused by increased insulin secretion and glycolysis

Diabetes Research - Endogenous secretory RAGE is protective factor for metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis

Diabetes Research - Methylamine but not mafenide mimics insulin-like activity and shows antidiabetic properties

Diabetes Therapy - Experts suggest to prescribe orlistat only in conjunction with lifestyle modifications

Diabetes Therapy - Facilitated telephone peer support among diabetics may improve patient health

Diabetes Therapy - New data illuminates research in Diabetes Therapy

Diabetes Therapy - One year course of oral sulodexide delays the progression of diabetic nephropathy

Diabetes Therapy - Pioglitazone reduced oxidative stress in diabetic rats but not blood pressure

Diabetes Therapy - Recent studies add new data to Diabetes Therapy research

Diabetes Therapy - Research in Diabetes Therapy provides new insights

Diabetes Therapy - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of Diabetes Therapy

Diabetes Therapy - Review examines pramlintide for treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Therapy - Simvastatin may maintain antioxidant activity and structural organization in diabetic lung

Diabetes Therapy Complications - Review assesses prevalence of complications related to metformin use in diabetes treatment

Diagnostics - Combination of UKPDS or DCRS with ExE may optimize coronary artery disease detection

Diagnostics - LNA probes in genetic analysis provide simple assay for identifying diabetes-related alleles

Diagnostics - Leukocyte esterase and microscopic bacteriuria measures offer early UTI detection method

Diagnostics - NIH obesity treatment algorithm identified men at increased risk of premature mortality

Diagnostics - Researchers' work adds to diagnostics body of knowledge

Diet & Nutrition - Diet, but probably not obesity levels, affects hypothalamic energy balance signals

Diet & Nutrition - Education an important part of weight management for low-income mothers

Diet & Nutrition - Egg Nutrition Center-cofunded study indicates eggs for breakfast aid weight control

Diet & Nutrition - Lifestyle changes in at risk diabetes relatives improved blood lipids and insulin levels

Diet & Nutrition - Low carbohydrate diet did not appear to increase metabolic rate or thermogenesis

Diet & Nutrition - Low- and high-carbohydrate diets resulted in different body compositions in rat model

Diet & Nutrition - Low-carbohydrate diet is not more cost-effective than standard diet for weight loss

Diet & Nutrition - Orlistat improved weight loss and Eating Disorder Inventory score in obese

Diet & Nutrition - Review assessed angiopoietin-like proteins involvement in regulation of lipid metabolism

Diet & Nutrition - Study finds a high-dairy calcium diet did not significantly improve weight loss