Growth hormone may prevent or reverse protein loss without causing diabetes in patients receiving chronic glucocorticoid therapy, according to a report in the March issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Reuters Health Information
In a longitudinal study, patients who slept for short or long durations experienced an increase in weight vs those who slept for an average duration of 7 to 9 hours. Medscape Medical News
Excess body weight increases the risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) after a first unprovoked venous thromboembolism, according to a report in the August 11/25 Archives of Internal Medicine. Reuters Health Information
The findings of a new study, according to the researchers, provide "definitive evidence" that human embryonic stem cells can be used to create glucose-responsive, insulin-secreting cells. Reuters Health Information
In men with prostate cancer, androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) appears to increase the risk of subsequent diabetes, according to researchers. Reuters Health Information
