Dr. Ali Torkamani comments on a study in Nature Genetics describing the identification of 12 new genetic loci associated with increased susceptibility to type 2 diabetes. Medscape Genomic Medicine
A small study finds diminished cognitive function and subtle changes on brain imaging in obese teens with type 2 diabetes relative to obese nondiabetic controls. Medscape Medical News
In women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), obstructive sleep apnea is associated with insulin resistance, glucose intolerance and type 2 diabetes, according to a study from the University of Chicago. Reuters Health Information
For a given level of estimated glomerular filtration rate, risks for mortality, myocardial infarction, and kidney failure were independently increased in patients with higher levels of proteinuria. Medscape Medical News
Adding vitamin D to calcium supplementation improves hip bone mineral density (BMD) in elderly ambulatory women in sunny climates, according to a report in the March issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Reuters Health Information
