Gastrointestinal tract complications of diabetes include gastroparesis, intestinal enteropathy, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Medscape Medical News
In a study of patients from sub-Saharan Africa, antibodies against human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) were associated with ketosis-prone type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association for June 18. Reuters Health Information
A new study shows that patients with diabetes have an increased risk of developing depression, and those with depression have an increased risk of developing diabetes. Medscape Medical News
A community-based lifestyle modification program improved the glycemic and physical profile of patients with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes residing in a resource-poor village, researchers from Indian report. Reuters Health Information
Risedronate is effective in maintaining or improving bone mass in postmenopausal women who have had chemotherapy for breast cancer, researchers report in the June 1st issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reuters Health Information
A team of U.S. scientists has identified a new family of compounds that block the ability of estrogen to stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells. Reuters Health Information
Severe insulin resistance is associated with an increase in births by cesarean delivery and a 75% increase in complications for newborns. Medscape Medical News