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Obesity — Is Surgery Finally Here for This Important CV Risk Factor?
Effective weight loss was achieved in morbidly obese patients after undergoing bariatric surgery. A substantial majority of patients with diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea experienced complete resolution or improvement. -
Clinical Briefs
The consequences of sleep deprivation, as measured in otherwise healthy men, include elevations of sympathetic activity, increased levels of cortisol, and altered glucose metabolism. -
Full November 29, 2004, Issue in PDF
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Sweatin’ with the Oldies
Night sweats, day sweats, and hot flashes occur frequently in the elderly and are more closely associated with common ailments than serious illnesses. -
A New Class of Drugs that Lowers HbA1C and Promotes Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes
Exenatide (Extendin-4) significantly lowered HbA1C and caused weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients. -
Resolution of Hepatitis C Infection
Studies on HCV infection resolution show that PBMC HCV-RNA may remain, despite clearance of the virus from plasma. -
Pharmacology Update: Histrelin Implant (Vantas)
FDA has approved a long-acting implant for the palliative treatment of prostate cancer. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Full November 2004 issue in PDF
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Condom use inconsistent for high-risk heterosexuals
Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have concluded that safe sex messages continue to be ignored by many high-risk individuals.