Indian policemen are at a high risk of developing diabetes and metabolic syndrome, according to results of two studies from India published in the November issue of the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. Reuters Health Information
Low serum cholesterol levels are an independent risk factor for developing gastric cancer, according to a study published in the February 15th issue of the International Journal of Cancer. Reuters Health Information
The combination of somatostatin analogs (SSA) and pegvisomant (PEG-V) is safe and effective long-term treatment for patients with acromegaly, according to a report in the December issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Reuters Health Information
Results of a study published in the December issue of Stroke document improvements in the incidence of stroke and in stroke fatality among non-diabetic and diabetic subjects, to varying degrees. Reuters Health Information
Carcinoid tumors can promote multiple acute symptoms but also permanent fibrosis. The current review examines the pathophysiology and management of carcinoid fibrosis. Nature Reviews Endocrinology
