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Obesity & Diabetes Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 24th, 2007
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Obesity - Kids more active when playground has balls, jump ropes, UNC study shows

Obesity and Diabetes - Study suggests link between obesity, poor bone health

Obesity and Diabetes - Too much fructose could leave dieters sugar shocked

Obesity and Diabetes - UT Southwestern: Patients with mild Cushing syndrome may benefit from adrenalectomy

Atherosclerosis - Data on atherosclerosis published by B. Strohmer and colleagues

Bioengineering - BioMimetic Therapeutics Reports Positive Clinical Results for GEM OS(R)1 in Canadian Foot and Ankle Fusion Study

Cardiology - Research data from University of Texas, Medical Department update understanding of cardiology

Cardiovascular Risk - Recent findings from M.M. Abdullah and co-authors highlight research in cardiovascular risk

Human T-Lymphotropic Virus - Research from Miyazaki University, Medical Department yields new data on human t-lymphotropic virus

Obesity - Reports summarize obesity research from University of Texas

Obesity - YMCA of the USA Offers Simple Tips to Give the Lifetime Gift of Health and Well-Being to Family and Friends This Holiday Season

Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes study results from National Institutes of Health described

Obesity and Diabetes - Recent findings in obesity and diabetes described by researchers from Tajen University

Obesity and Diabetes - Research from P. Steenvoorde and colleagues has provided new data on obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - Research from University of Aberdeen, Medical Department in obesity and diabetes provides new insights

Obesity and Diabetes - Research from University of Saskatchewan, Medical Department yields new findings on obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - Research reports on obesity and diabetes from University of Kansas provide new insights

Obesity and Diabetes - Research reports on obesity and diabetes from University of Miami provide new insights

Obesity and Diabetes - Scientists at University of Copenhagen describe research in obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - Studies from Kaiser Permanente reveal new findings on obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - Study results from J.E. Drew et al provide new insights into obesity and diabetes

Cardioprotection - Study data from East Tennessee State University update knowledge of cardioprotection

Diabetes - Study data from Rambam Medical Center, B. Rappaport Faculty of Medicine update understanding of diabetes

HIV/AIDS - Researchers from University of Barcelona detail findings in HIV/AIDS

Obesity - New obesity in children research from University of Witten discussed

Obesity and Diabetes - Findings in obesity and diabetes reported from Afyon Kocatepe University

Obesity and Diabetes - Research from Tohoku University in the area of obesity and diabetes published

Obesity and Diabetes - Research reports on obesity and diabetes from Pomeranian Medical University provide new insights

Obesity and Diabetes - Research results from University of Pisa, CNR Institute of Clinical Physiology update knowledge of obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - Studies from National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in the area of obesity and diabetes published

Obesity and Diabetes - Study findings on obesity and diabetes are outlined in reports from L. Alberti and colleagues

Obesity and Diabetes Animal Studies - Investigators at University of Manitoba zero in on obesity and diabetes animal studies

Obesity and Diabetes Animal Studies - Researchers at University of Sao Paulo target obesity and diabetes animal studies

Obesity and Diabetes Cell Biology - New obesity and diabetes cell biology data have been reported by researchers at Mexican Institute of Social Security

Obesity and Diabetes Cell Biology - New obesity and diabetes cell biology research from University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis outlined

Obesity and Diabetes Genetics - Studies from Poznan University of Medical Sciences provide new data on obesity and diabetes genetics

Obesity and Diabetes Prevention - Reports summarize obesity and diabetes prevention research from University of Paris

Obesity and Diabetes Risk Factors - Report summarizes obesity and diabetes risk factors study findings from Kanazawa University

Obesity and Diabetes Therapy - Research results from Imperial College, Department of Psychological Medicine update understanding of obesity and diabetes therapy

Obesity and Diabetes Therapy - Scientists at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention target obesity and diabetes therapy

Breast Cancer - Studies conducted at S.E. Stilwill et al on breast cancer recently published

Diabetes - New diabetes study results from Medical University of South Carolina described

Morbid Obesity - Data on morbid obesity described by M. Andres et al

Obesity - Data from C.A. Monteiro et al provide new insights into obesity

Obesity - Findings from University of Sheffield advance knowledge in obesity

Obesity - Research conducted at G. Egger and co-authors has provided new information about obesity

Obesity - Research from University of Bologna yields new findings on obesity

Obesity - Research on obesity reported by scientists at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Obesity - Research reports from Firat University provide new insights into obesity

Obesity - Researchers at Laval University publish new data on obesity

Obesity - Studies conducted at T. Galloway et al on obesity recently published

Obesity - Study findings on obesity are outlined in reports from University of Lagos

Obstetrics - Study data from San Francisco General Hospital update knowledge of obstetrics

Bariatrics - Findings from University Medical Center in bariatrics reported

Bariatrics - Recent findings from Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Department of Surgery highlight research in bariatrics

Bariatrics - Research from F.J. Weyns and colleagues has provided new data on bariatrics

Bariatrics - Researchers from College of Medicine report recent findings in bariatrics

Bariatrics - Studies conducted at University of Alcala on bariatrics recently published

Behavior - Research on behavior published by scientists at Tufts University, Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging

Cancer - Researchers at University of Tennessee, Health Science Center publish new data on cancer

Data Mining - Reports on data mining findings from Fu-Jen Catholic University, Graduate Institute provide new insights

Diabetes Genetics - New diabetes genetics study findings have been reported by researchers at Harvard University

Dyslipidemias - Studies from R. Posadas-Sánchez and colleagues provide new data on dyslipidemias in adolescents

Eating Disorders - Investigators at University of London, Department of Psychiatry publish new data on eating disorders

Endocrine Research - Research from University of Miami in endocrine research provides new insights

Fat Loss - Reports from National Institute of Health and Nutrition describe recent advances in fat loss

Gastric Cancer - Researchers from Dokkyo Medical University, Department of Surgery detail new studies and findings in the area of gastric cancer

Genetics & Genomics - Reports from National Hospital Organization highlight recent research in genetics & genomics

Hypertension - Study results from Vanderbilt University broaden understanding of hypertension

Life Sciences - Data on pediatric in children discussed by researchers at University of Utah, Department of Pediatrics

Life Sciences - Scientists at Memorial Hospital publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Zaragoza describe new findings in life sciences in adolescents

Liver Disease Epidemiology - New findings from Tottori University, Second Department of Internal Medicine in the area of liver disease epidemiology described

Menstruation - New menstruation study results reported from University of Copenhagen, Department of Human Nutrition

Mental Health - Data from University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychiatry provide new insights into mental health

Obesity - Investigators at Peking University release new data on obesity in children

Obesity - New data from University of Bologna, Department of Psychology illuminate research in obesity in adolescents

Obesity - Research reports from F. Valenza and co-authors provide new insights into obesity

Obesity - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Biostatistics describe findings in obesity

Obesity - Studies from EMGO Institute in the area of obesity in children published

Obesity - Studies from Kings College, Department of Chemical Pathology in the area of obesity described

Obesity Epidemiology - Studies from University of Pennsylvania further understanding of obesity epidemiology

Obesity Prevention - Indian Statistical Institute details research in obesity prevention

Obesity Risk Factors - New research on obesity risk factors from University of Valladolid, Institute of Endocrinology summarized

Obesity Risk Factors - Study findings on obesity risk factors are outlined in reports from University of Navarra

Obesity Therapy - New obesity therapy findings from Catharina Hospital described

Obstructive Sleep Apnea - New obstructive sleep apnea findings from University of California published

Surgery - Recent findings in surgery described by researchers from Kings College, Department of Surgery

Surgery - Research in the area of surgery reported from Southwestern Medical Center

Weight Loss - Reports from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine add new data to research in weight loss

Biotechnology Business - Insmed Appoints Dennis M. Lanfear to Board of Directors

Cardiometabolic Health Congress - With Obesity, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease on the Rise, Physicians Need More Comprehensive Guidelines

Clinical Trial Research - Puricase(R) (pegloticase) Meets Pre-Specified Primary Efficacy Endpoint in Two Replicate Phase 3 Studies

Diabetes Risk - BIOSAFE Releases the First At-Home Diabetes Risk Assessment

Discovery Health - Overweight Twins Battle the Bulge and Gain a New Lease in Life in National Body Challenge: Twins Edition on Discovery Health

Female Infertility - Obesity reduces chances of spontaneous pregnancy in women who are subfertile but ovulating normally

Obesity - Beckman Coulter Collaborates in Multisite Research Project for Cardiovascular Disease Markers

Obesity - Kaiser Permanente and Discovery Health Team Up to Fight Childhood Obesity Epidemic

Obesity - Local School Wins National got milk?(R) Healthiest Student Bodies Contest

Obesity - Middle Schools Receive Funding to Combat Childhood Obesity

Obesity - Smart Drinks for Smart Kids; FUZE Beverage Tackles the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Obesity - VIVUS Initiates Third Qnexa Phase 3 Trial in Obese Patients

Obesity and Diabetes - Arena Pharmaceuticals Initiates Second and Third Pivotal Trials Evaluating Lorcaserin for the Treatment of Obesity

Obesity and Diabetes - Exercise may play role in reducing inflammation in damaged skin tissue

Obesity and Diabetes - Genaera Corporation to Participate in Diabetes and Obesity Panel at RBC Capital Markets Healthcare Conference

Obesity and Diabetes - Obesity and metabolism: Weight gain and the growing risk of cancer

Obesity and Diabetes - OREXIGEN(TM) Therapeutics Initiates Fourth Phase III Trial for Contrave(TM) to Treat Obesity

Pediatrics - HealthONE(R) Appoints Nationally Renowned Pediatric Cardiologist & Childhood Obesity Expert as First Chief Medical Officer for the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children(SM)

Regulatory Actions - Lannett Receives FDA Approval for Phentermine

RNA Research - RXi Pharmaceuticals Licenses Rights to RNAi Sequences to Genes for Therapeutic Applications from Thermo Fisher Scientific

Type 2 Diabetes - Georgia Healthcare Leadership Council and the Institute for Wellness and Education Release Report on the State of Diabetes in Georgia

Type 2 Diabetes - Sirtris Pharmaceuticals' SIRT1 Activator Controls Glucose as well as a DPP-4 inhibitor in a Pre-Clinical Model of Type 2 Diabetes

VIVUS, Inc. - VIVUS to Participate in Panel at the 2007 RBC Capital Markets Healthcare Conference

Wellness - First Annual ''World Walk to Wellness'' Takes Place December 31st

Wellness - Wellsphere Launches Next Generation Online Wellness Community to Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions



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