Obesity and Diabetes Therapy
Study findings from Mount Sinai School of Medicine broaden understanding of obesity and diabetes therapy
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, December 17th, 2007
A report, 'Obesity and the polycystic ovary syndrome,' is newly published data in The Medical Clinics of North America. "Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is extremely common among reproductive-aged women, but often goes undiagnosed. PCOS is associated with the metabolic syndrome and carries a greatly increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular risks," researchers in the United States report.
"Treatment of PCOS may provide relief of cosmetic problems and depression by improving patient self-esteem. In addition, because of its association with the metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular...
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