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Diabetes > Metabolic Syndrome
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Metabolic Syndrome Defined
A combination of health conditions that place a person at high risk for heart disease. These conditions are type 2 diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat in the blood), and obesity. According to theory, all of these conditions are associated with high blood insulin levels, and it is claimed that the underlying problem in patients with the Metabolic Syndrome is faulty insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas.Previously called Syndrome X.
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Bisphenol A exposure can increase risk of Diabetes and Heart Attacks.
Published August 21, 2008, 6:34 am, Environmental News Network
In human fat tissues, bisphenol A (BPA) suppresses levels of a key hormone, adiponectin, that protects people from heart attacks and Type II diabetes. These results implicate BPA as a potential cause of metabolic syndrome, one of the most serious and costly public health problems in the US. Most Americans have levels of BPA within their serum within the range of concentrations sufficient to ...
New Research On Sexual Function
Published August 21, 2008, 4:15 am, Medical News Today
Young researchers presented innovative, early-stage research at the 16th Annual Summer Research Conference, a collaborative project of the AUA Foundation and the Society for Basic Urologic Research (SBUR). The AUA Foundation hosted the forum for young investigators to showcase and discuss the most cutting-edge research in sexual medicine.
Using 'good' fat to fight obesity: study
Published August 20, 2008, 4:24 pm, TODAYonline
A woman stands outside a sandwich shop. Scientists have found two genetic triggers for producing healthful "good" fat in mice, pointing the way to a new treatment for obesity, according to a pair of studies published Thursday.
Using 'good' fat to fight obesity: study
Published August 20, 2008, 3:59 pm, AFP via Yahoo! News
Scientists have found two genetic triggers for producing healthful "good" fat in mice, pointing the way to a new treatment for obesity, according to a pair of studies published Thursday.
Study Identifies Protein that Produces 'Good' Fat
Published August 20, 2008, 10:31 am, Newswise
A study by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center has shown that a protein known for its role in inducing bone growth can also help promote the development of brown fat, a "good" fat that helps in the expenditure of energy and plays a role in fighting obesity.
New research on sexual function
Published August 19, 2008, 11:39 am, EurekAlert!
Young researchers presented innovative, early-stage research at the 16th Annual Summer Research Conference, a collaborative project of the AUA Foundation and the Society for Basic Urologic Research, on Aug. 7-9, 2008. The AUA Foundation hosted the forum for young investigators to showcase and discuss the most cutting-edge research in sexual medicine. These investigators represent the future of ...
New Research on Sexual Function
Published August 19, 2008, 8:31 am, Newswise
Young researchers presented innovative, early-stage research at the 16th Annual Summer Research Conference, a collaborative project of the AUA Foundation and the Society for Basic Urologic Research (SBUR), on August 7-9, 2008. The AUA Foundation hosted the forum for young investigators to showcase and discuss the most cutting-edge research in sexual medicine.
Telik, ReceptorBio sign diabetes license agreement
Published August 19, 2008, 6:46 am, BizJournals
Telik Inc. said Tuesday it entered into a license agreement for ReceptorBio Inc. to develop and commercialize Telik's oral small molecule insulin receptor activators. (TELK)
ReceptorBio Announces Diabetes License Agreement With Telik
Published August 19, 2008, 5:00 am, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
ReceptorBio, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Telik, Inc. that would enable ReceptorBio to develop and commercialize Telik's unique, oral small molecule insulin receptor activators.
Medical Notes - Aug. 19
Published August 18, 2008, 10:44 pm, Akron Beacon Journal
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- Dietary intake and the development of the metabolic syndrome: the Atherosclerosi s Risk in Communities study.: Long-term exposure to fine-particula te-matter (PM2.5) air pollution may accelerate the development and progression of atherosclerosi s.
- AtheroGenics Inc ARISE Phase III Data | Probucol as Antioxidant/An tiinflammatory in Cardiometaboli c Disease
- Plaque Stability and Plaque Regression: New Insights | European Heart Journal 2006
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- Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Podcast Podcasts : Professors' Lectures: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston SC, USA
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- Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors ::: Metabolic Syndrome X
- Evidence of increased secretion of apolipoprotein B-48-containin g lipoproteins in subjects with type 2 diabetes -- Hogue et al. 48 (6): 1336 -- Journal of Lipid Research: Type 2 diabetes associated with severe hypertriglycer idemia is also associated with both increased production and decreased catabolism of intestinally derived apoB-48-contai ning lipoproteins.
- The Metabolic Syndrome: Definitions, Prevalence and Management
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