Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

Metabolic syndrome is a clustering of abnormalities that includes obesity, hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, and atherogenic dyslipidemia. Advances in scientific knowledge, the increasing prevalence of obesity, and the disorder's role in contributing to cardiovascular disease and diabetes are fueling interest in metabolic syndrome.

Review of study presented at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions

21. November 2009 03:29

Adding the cholesterol drug niacin to a statin improved HDL ("good") cholesterol levels and significantly reduced carotid arterial plaque buildup measured with ultrasound within 8 months, with further improvement seen at the end of the study (14 months). [More]

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Posted in: Medical Condition News | Pharmaceutical News

Tags: Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, Coronary Artery Disease, Hospital, Metabolic Syndrome, Statin, Ultrasound, Vytorin

NHLBI-supported research shares new strategies on hypertension, heart defect and air pollution

20. November 2009 05:00

New education strategies for better controlling hypertension and research suggesting a possible link between short-term and long-term exposure to air pollution and increased risk of constricted blood vessels are among the research highlights from studies supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the American Heart Association's 2009 Scientific Sessions in Orlando held Nov. 14-18. [More]

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Posted in: Medical Condition News | Healthcare News

Tags: Ace Inhibitor, Anemia, Angina, Angiotensin, Atherosclerosis, Blood Pressure, Blood Transfusion, Blood Vessel, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Congenital Heart Defect, Dentistry, Diabetes, Diet, Education, Exercise, Health and Human Services, Heart Failure, Hospital, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Physiology, Pollution, Sleep, Smoking, Stroke, Transplant, Ultrasound, Weight Loss

Data from second positive pivotal study of PSD502 for treatment of PE presented

20. November 2009 00:52

At the annual meeting of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA), Inc. in San Diego, Sciele Pharma, Inc., a Shionogi Company and Plethora Solutions Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Plethora Solutions Holdings PLC ("Plethora")., today presented data from its second positive pivotal study of PSD502 for the treatment of premature ejaculation (PE). [More]

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Posted in: Men's Health News | Drug Trial News

Tags: Allergy, Angina, Asthma, Cancer, Cholesterol, Cystitis, Diabetes, Erectile Dysfunction, Incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis, Metabolic Syndrome, New Drug Application, Overactive Bladder, Pediatrics, Premature Ejaculation, Sexual Dysfunction, Stress, Type 2 Diabetes, Urinary Incontinence

Combination of night work, overtime and shortened sleep can increase risk of stroke and heart disease

18. November 2009 02:14

A new study published in the current issue of Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health (vol. 64, No. 3) shows that this combination of night work, overtime and shortened sleep can contribute to the development among police officers of the metabolic syndrome, a combination of unhealthful factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), primarily heart disease and stroke. [More]

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Posted in: Medical Condition News

Tags: Blood Pressure, Carbohydrate, Cardiovascular Disease, CDC, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Mental Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolism, Obesity, Occupational Health, Sleep, Stress, Stroke

Merck to market and develop cardiovascular medicines for a range of cardiovascular disorders

16. November 2009 02:20

Following the completion of its merger with Schering-Plough, Merck today confirms and underscores its commitment to marketing and developing cardiovascular medicines for a range of cardiovascular disorders. [More]

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Posted in: Business / Finance | Medical Condition News | Pharmaceutical News

Tags: Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Education, Genomics, Hospital, Metabolic Syndrome, Thrombosis, Xenon

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awards new patent for Ryogen

12. November 2009 01:52

Ryogen LLC, a genomic start-up company, has been awarded a new patent titled “Isolated Genomic Polynucleotide Fragments from Chromosome 7”. [More]

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Posted in: Medical Patent News

Tags: Chromosome, Chromosome 7, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Osteopenia

Can American ginseng relieve health problems?

5. November 2009 03:15

With the current outbreak of influenza-like illnesses, many people are trying to boost their immune systems with supplements. Ginseng is often a key ingredient, but its therapeutic use may extend far beyond that. Researchers are now investigating whether ginseng can help relieve health problems ranging from diabetes to depression to erectile dysfunction. [More]

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Posted in: Pharmaceutical News

Tags: Antioxidant, Biotechnology, Cardiovascular Disease, Cataract, Cystic Fibrosis, Dentistry, Depression, Diabetes, Erectile Dysfunction, Exercise, Fibrosis, Ginseng, Influenza, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Pharmacology, Physiology, Stress

Higher testosterone levels in older women are associated with increased health risks

4. November 2009 04:10

Postmenopausal women who have higher testosterone levels may be at greater risk of heart disease, insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome compared to women with lower testosterone levels, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). [More]

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Posted in: Medical Condition News | Women's Health News

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Endocrinology, Insulin, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolism, Testosterone, Veterans Affairs

Lap band surgery effective for morbidly obese adolescents, improves glucose metabolism

4. November 2009 01:34

Washington, DC-A surgeon now at Children's National Medical Center and his colleagues from New York University have found laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (Lap band) to improve the health of morbidly obese adolescents. [More]

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Posted in: Medical Procedure News | Medical Condition News

Tags: Bone, Bone Mineral Density, Diabetes, Glucose Metabolism, Insulin, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolism, Obesity, Weight Loss

Mortal combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack identified

3. November 2009 01:12

Researchers at the University of Warwick have identified a particular combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack and cause a three-fold increase in the risk of mortality. [More]

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Posted in: Medical Condition News

Tags: Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Hyperglycemia, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Triglyceride

Enzo Biochem announces results of EGS21 clinical trial for treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

2. November 2009 10:25

Enzo Biochem Inc. announced today that favorable results of the Company’s clinical trial for treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) were presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. The study was a randomized double blind placebo controlled format of EGS21, Enzo’s orally administered beta glucosylceramide formulation, designed to evaluate safety and efficacy of the study drug in patients with NASH and its associated metabolic syndrome. [More]

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Posted in: Drug Trial News | Medical Condition News

Tags: Biopsy, Bone, Cell, Cirrhosis, Crohn's Disease, Diabetes, Fibrosis, Insulin, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Pathology, Uveitis

Conference to address the need for gender specific diagnostic strategies for women

31. October 2009 03:21

The 'Red Alert for Women's Hearts' conference, taking place on 5 November 2009, at the European Heart House, Sophia Antipolis, France, will address the subject of Women and CVD. The conference is jointly organised by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Heart Network (EHN), as part of Work Package 6 of the EuroHeart project . [More]

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Posted in: Medical Condition News | Women's Health News

Tags: Cancer, Cardiology, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Heart Failure, HIV/AIDS, Hyperlipidemia, Malaria, Menopause, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Pathology, Stroke, Tuberculosis

CCS updates the Canadian guidelines for the management and treatment of dyslipidemia

29. October 2009 10:30

The management of dyslipidemia continues to evolve and despite improvements in recurrent cardiovascular events and a decrease in cardiac mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD) still represents the major burden of disease in this country. [More]

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Posted in: Medical Condition News

Tags: Arthritis, Atherosclerosis, Atorvastatin, Blood Pressure, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet, Dyslipidemia, Headache, Heart Failure, Hypercholesterolemia, Kidney Disease, Lipoprotein, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Pfizer, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Smoking, Statin, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes

Gamma Pharmaceuticals completes the registration of six of its Brand Trademarks in China

29. October 2009 08:50

Gamma Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the "Company") announced it has successfully completed the registration of six of the Company's Brand Trademarks with The State Trademark Bureau of China. [More]

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Posted in: Business / Finance

Tags: Diabetes, Menopause, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Stress

Raise awareness about psoriasis: National Psoriasis Foundation's call to psoriasis affected Americans

29. October 2009 05:38

Today is World Psoriasis Day and the National Psoriasis Foundation is asking all Americans affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis to raise awareness about these diseases by going to www.psoriasis.org/wpd and taking action. [More]

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Posted in: Medical Condition News

Tags: Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Education, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis

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Review of study presented at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions

NHLBI-supported research shares new strategies on hypertension, heart defect and air pollution

Data from second positive pivotal study of PSD502 for treatment of PE presented

Combination of night work, overtime and shortened sleep can increase risk of stroke and heart disease

Merck to market and develop cardiovascular medicines for a range of cardiovascular disorders

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awards new patent for Ryogen

Can American ginseng relieve health problems?

Higher testosterone levels in older women are associated with increased health risks

Lap band surgery effective for morbidly obese adolescents, improves glucose metabolism

Mortal combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack identified

Enzo Biochem announces results of EGS21 clinical trial for treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

Conference to address the need for gender specific diagnostic strategies for women

CCS updates the Canadian guidelines for the management and treatment of dyslipidemia

Gamma Pharmaceuticals completes the registration of six of its Brand Trademarks in China

Raise awareness about psoriasis: National Psoriasis Foundation's call to psoriasis affected Americans

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