New research indicates that even in the absence of peripheral neuropathy, patients with long-standing diabetes mellitus are prone to impaired ankle function. Medscape Medical News
In a randomized controlled, parallel-group study, moderate calorie restriction was associated with large changes in body composition without significant bone loss in young overweight adults. Medscape Medical News
The incidence of venous thromboembolism was nearly 3 times higher in cancer patients not receiving statin therapy than in similar patients who were receiving the lipid-lowering agents. Medscape Medical News
A randomized controlled trial shows that colesevelam improves glycemic and lipid parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin-based therapy. Medscape Medical News
A study shows that excess body weight is a risk factor for recurrent venous thromboembolism and that the population-attributable risk corresponding to excess body weight is 26.8%. Medscape Medical News
Intensive lipid lowering with atorvastatin reduces cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes, stable coronary artery disease, and chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to findings published in the August issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Reuters Health Information
