Polymorphisms in the estrogen receptor beta gene appear to influence the risk of open-angle glaucoma (OAG) in men, but not in women, according to a report in the January issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
New pooled analysis of data of previous studies shows no significant relationship between serum levels of sex hormones and the risk for prostate cancer, thus debunking the androgen-driven hypothesis. Medscape Medical News
Testosterone therapy lessens the gain in visceral adipose tissue and the loss of skeletal muscle in aging men who are not obese, Australian researchers report in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Reuters Health Information
The risk of hip fracture has increased in diabetic patients in Taiwan, according to a study published in the January issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information
This is the first randomized trial to compare surgically induced weight loss with conventional therapy for the treatment of obesity in type 2 diabetes patients. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology
New research suggests that individuals with a high body mass index and high systolic blood pressure are at increased risk for stroke mortality. Medscape Medical News
Neurological evaluation of diabetics indicates that there is relationship between diminished vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression and neuropathy, UK researchers report in the January issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information
Individualized, physician-directed lifestyle counseling appears to help some diabetic patients increase physical activity and lose weight, according to a trial conducted at two urban health centers in Colorado. Reuters Health Information
Critically ill neonates receiving a lipid injectable emulsion run a higher risk of hypertriglyceridemia if the emulsion is packaged in plastic rather than glass, according to a retrospective study by U.S. researchers. Reuters Health Information