Hypogonadal men had more than double the risk for death compared with men whose testosterone levels were 8.7 nmol/L or higher; a commentator recommends treating even asymptomatic hypogonadal men. Medscape Medical News
In a large US population-based study, individuals with metabolic syndrome had a 75% higher incidence of colorectal cancer in their lifetime. 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
Results of the STRADIVARIUS and ADAGIO-Lipids trials have fueled debate about the use of the CB1 receptor antagonist rimonabant. Learn more here. Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine
In a prospective, nested case-control study, adiponectin was inversely associated with the risk for type 2 diabetes in women, but resistin was not. Medscape Medical News
The indicator plaster neuropad (IPN) is a new test that can be used by diabetic patients to identify peripheral neuropathy, according to a report in the February issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information
