The type of surgical procedure, along with the type of mutation, influences the quality of life in women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), according to a report in the February issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Reuters Health Information
A study shows that strontium ranelate effectively reduces the risk for vertebral fracture in younger postmenopausal women aged 50 to 65 years with severe osteoporosis. Medscape Medical News
Young adult women exposed prenatally to testosterone have a reduced likelihood of developing eating disorders, according to researchers at Michigan State University in East Lansing. Reuters Health Information
Experiments in vitro and in mice show that glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) increases beta-cell mass and improves glucose tolerance, according to a study by U.S. researchers published in the March issue of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
In children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, consumption of a low glycemic index diet may reduce glucose excursions and improve overall glycemic control, according to results of a National Institutes of Health-sponsored study. Reuters Health Information
