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Endocrinology
New research in the area of endocrinology detailed
September 1st, 2005
Investigators in Switzerland and the United States have published new endocrinology data. Study 1: A study by University of Basel Hospital endocrinologists shows that plasma levels of highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) change significantly during the menstrual cycle. C.A. Blum and colleagues at the Swiss university wrote, "Inflammatory markers and insulin resistance are independent cardiovascular risk factors and are thought to be influenced by sex steroids. We investigated changes of inflammatory markers and estimates of insulin resistance during the menstrual cycle, their variances, and their...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-09-01)
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