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Isis Highlights New Data on Antisense Drugs to Treat Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity at ADA Scientific Sessions

... discovery program showing antisense drugs reduced fat mass and body weight in animals by reducing ... targets in peripheral tissues such as liver and fat without affecting the central nervous system, ... such as improved insulin sensitivity, reduced fat mass and body weight in various models of ....

New Weight Loss Hope for People with Diabetes

... increases insulin resistance and enlarges fat cells, which, in turn, makes diabetes more ... into its meal plan. It's also low in fat and high in fiber. The Glycemic Index measures ... emphasize healthful whole grains, as well as low fat and low sodium dishes. NutriSystem D menu items ...

Cynosure Announces Presentation of Favorable Results from Post-Marketing Studies of Smartlipo MPX

... MPX to lipolyze and remove unwanted areas of fat already has been clearly established. The ... of 20 subjects with unwanted localized areas of fat and skin laxity were treated with Smartlipo MPX. ... In addition to a reduction in localized fat deposits, the study demonstrated new collagen ...

Research Shows VASER(R) Lipo Results in Excellent Skin Tightening

... retraction is related to treating the layer of fat directly under the skin. This allows the ... ultrasonic energy is able to selectively liquefy fat while preserving important tissue structures ... - Lipo System uses an advanced ultrasonic fat removal technology that has become a trusted ...

AMT: Glybera(R) Lowers Pancreatitis Incidence Significantly

... that normally breaks down a certain type of fat carrying particles in the blood. Glybera is a ... lipase) activity required to process the fat carrying particles. LPLD patients have extremely high fat levels in their blood, resulting in recurrent and ...

K-State Researcher Finds Correlation Between Childhood Obesity and Asthma

... that healthy children with higher levels of body fat and lower levels of physical activity had greater ... The researchers found that the higher the body fat and the lower the level of activity of the child, ... that whole idea that it's possible to be fit and fat in adults, but that really hasn't been looked at ...

Study Shows Benefits of a High Omega-3 Diet in Older Adults

... High Omega-3 fat Intake Improves Insulin Sensitivity and ... (KLRI) found that a diet high in omega-3 fat improves insulin sensitivity and reduces ... is possible to achieve significant changes in the fat molecules in cell membranes after relatively ...

Want a Reason to Love Your Lower Belly Fat? It's Rich in Stem Cells

... HEIGHTS, Ill., July 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- fat removed from the lower abdomen and inner thigh ... is the first study of its kind to examine whether fat tissues from different areas of the body vary in ... said J. Peter Rubin, MD, a member of the ASPS fat Grafting Task Force who is involved in ...

AMT Announces Positive Interim Clinical Data on its Lead Product AMT-011

... a result, LPL-deficient patients have very high fat (triglyceride) levels in their blood which ... dose groups. All patients showed very high fat levels in the observation study and ... data showed that treatment was well tolerated. fat concentrations were reduced after treatment in ...

Preventing Prostate Cancer and BPH: Prostate-Health Expert Available (National Men's Health Week Is June 9-15)

... cancer. -- Men who eat a diet low in fat and red meat, moderate in alcohol, and high ... a first-degree relative, the distribution of body fat may also contribute to increased prostate-cancer risk. "Apple-shaped" men, who store fat in the abdominal area, have a nearly two-fold ...

Imaging Results From the ADAGIO-LIPIDS Reveal That Effects of Rimonabant on Cardiometabolic Risk Profile Include Loss of Visceral Fat and Mobilization of Liver Fat

... of visceral fat as well as with accumulation of fat at undesired sites such as the liver, the heart, ... the pancreas, a phenomenon referred to as ectopic fat deposition" mentioned Dr Jean-Pierre Despres from ... which was greater that the loss of subcutaneous fat (decrease of 5.1% vs placebo, p<0.005)" stated Dr ...

Tart Cherries May Reduce Inflammation, Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes & Heart Disease

... "Western Diet," characterized by high fat and moderate carbohydrate -- in line with the ... also reduced their abdominal fat and total fat mass -- particularly important given the link between excess abdominal fat and disease. Researchers say the animal study ...

UltraShape(R) Non-Invasive Fat Reduction and Body Contouring Clinical Study Results Featured at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Meeting

... first clinically proven non-invasive solution for fat reduction and body contouring using non-thermal ... study using the UltraShape system on localized fat deposits in the abdomen, flanks, and thighs. The ... option for the reduction of localized fat deposits and improvement in body contour," said ...

Independent Clinical Results Confirm Up to a 7-Centimeter Reduction in Body Circumference Using UltraShape(TM) Non-Invasive Fat Reduction and Body Contouring System

... the clinically proven non-invasive solution for fat reduction and body contouring using "non- ... effects which targets and selectively destroys fat cells, leaving surrounding critical ... ultrasound that targets and selectively disrupts fat cells without affecting surrounding structures. ...

Surgeons Find That Laparoscopic Banding Procedure Helps Overweight Adolescents Lose Weight and Improve Health

... there are a multitude of studies that show that fat loss centrally is much more important than fat loss peripherally. So men who carry their fat in the bellies are at higher risk for bad ...

Isis Reports Preclinical Data Supporting Liver Safety of ISIS 301012

... of ISIS 301012 - Favorable changes in liver fat metabolism associated with apoB inhibition ... B-100 (apoB) is associated with reduced liver fat content. This observation is in contrast to the ... export pathway, which cause severe liver fat accumulation in the same animal models. In the ...

Clinical and Histopathological Results Using Pollogen's TriPollar(TM) Radio Frequency Technology Published in the June Issue of the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

... confirms the safety and efficacy of TriPollar(TM) technology in reducing fat and collagen remodeling. The peer reviewed paper entitled "Clinical and ... focal thickening and remodeling of collagen fibers and focal shrinkage of fat cells were measured following the TriPollar(TM) treatments. Patient ...

Pistachios Offer Protective Benefits Against Heart Disease, Type II Diabetes and Obesity

... study, pistachio eaters had significantly lower triglycerides (a form of fat present in the bloodstream that is linked to diet and lifestyle factors) ... type II diabetes. Pistachios are one of the lowest calorie, lowest fat nuts. In fact, pistachios have three calories per nut - about half the ...

PEAK Surgical Announces Completion of First PRECISE Clinical Study, Receipt of Medical Design Excellence Award for PEAK(R) Surgery System and Achievement of Over 1,000 Surgeries Using PEAK PlasmaBlade(TM)

... tissues and have used electrosurgical devices to cut and coagulate fat and other thicker, tougher tissues. Although scalpels precisely cut ... to be used to cut through all types of soft tissue, including skin, fat and muscle; the PlasmaBlade Needle, which has a fine needlepoint tip and ...

First Human Study to Show 'Sun Chlorella A' Supports Heart Health

... of "Sun Chlorella A" daily resulted in noticeable reductions in body fat percentage, serum total cholesterol, and fasting blood glucose levels. ... lifestyle-related illnesses. Both groups had a decrease in body fat percentage and total serum cholesterol. However, the high-risk group also ...

FDA Approves Rapid-Acting Insulin Apidra(R) for Treatment of Children with Diabetes

... may include low blood sugar; injection site reactions, such as changes in fat tissue at the injection site; and allergic reactions, such as itching and ... side effects may include injection site reactions, including changes in fat tissue at the injection site, and allergic reactions, including itching ...

AMT Intends to Incorporate Additional Data to its Marketing Authorization Dossier for Glybera(R)

... events and no dose-limiting toxicity). Positive effects were shown on fat (triglyceride) metabolism, resulting in an almost complete disappearance ... normally breaks down fats in the blood. These patients have extremely high fat levels in their blood, resulting in recurrent and potentially lethal ...

Amylin Pharmaceuticals to Present Novel Data on Promising Obesity Pipeline at 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society

... drugs that may help regulate how many calories we eat, burn and store as fat by mimicking the effects of naturally occurring hormones. Amylin's ... r-metHuLeptin) is an analog of human leptin, a neurohormone secreted by fat cells that plays a fundamental role in the regulation of energy metabolism ...

Eating Walnuts Slows Cancer Growth, Laboratory Study Finds

... research as a whole is suggesting that Americans need to get more of their fat calories from fats rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fewer fat calories from saturated fat or foods high in omega-6 fatty acids. In ...

Bioheart Reports Promising Results From Preclinical Study of Adipose-Derived Acute Cell Therapy

... attacks and warrants further study of Bioheart's Acute Cell Therapy." fat tissue is an abundant and readily available source of ... cell isolation system for the rapid processing of patient-derived fat tissue to separate, isolate and produce large yields of endothelial ...

PEAK Surgical Announces Positive Results From Preclinical Study of PEAK PlasmaBlade(TM) Needle

... is designed to cut through all types of soft tissue, including skin, fat and muscle. The PlasmaBlade Needle is designed for use when a fine ... and delicate tissues and used electrosurgical devices to cut and coagulate fat and other thicker, tougher tissues. Although scalpels precisely cut ...

Pooled-Analysis of 54 Clinical Studies Shows No Increased Risk of Heart Attack With Abacavir Therapy

... your HIV medicines, be sure to tell your doctor. Changes in body fat may occur in some patients taking antiretroviral therapy. These changes may include an increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck ("buffalo hump"), breast, and around the trunk. ...

New Discovery of Key Difference in Bile Acid Metabolism in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes May Suggest Underlying Disorder

... disorder. It has long been known that bile acids help the body absorb fat and cholesterol. In the last decade, we learned that bile acids are ... be exercised when treating patients with a susceptibility to vitamin K or fat soluble vitamin deficiencies. Caution should also be exercised when ...

White Nose Syndrome: Is Pennsylvania Next?

... These repeated disturbances may cause healthy bats to draw from critical fat reserves they need to make it through winter. When a bat awakens from ... rises from around 45 degrees, to about 100, burning up considerable fat reserves unnecessarily. Awakened too often, a bat cannot sustain ...

PEAK Surgical Announces Positive Results From Preclinical Study of PEAK PlasmaBlade(TM) for Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery

... and delicate tissues and used electrosurgical devices to cut and coagulate fat and other thicker, tougher tissues. Although scalpels precisely cut ... PlasmaBlade also can cut through all types of soft tissue, including skin, fat and muscle, and can dissect tissue in a wet or dry surgical field. PEAK ...

Got Fat?: Plastic Surgeons Review Fat-Melting and Fat-Grafting Procedures

... is the difficulty predicting the survival rate of transplanted fat or the risk of fibrosis and calcification. To overcome the problem, ... the survival rate and prevent post operative atrophy of transplanted fat tissue. -- Laser-Assisted Lipolysis: Arturo Prado, MD, Barry E. ...

Isis Reports Reduction of apoB-100 Levels in a Murine Model Resulting in Up to 92% Reduction of Atherosclerosis

... animals have very high cholesterol levels (1,000 - 2,000 mg/dL on a high fat diet) and develop severe atherosclerosis. In the first study, the impact ... and LDL-cholesterol levels that increased during the two weeks of high fat diet prior to drug treatment. These cholesterol levels dramatically ...

Elite Team of Cyclists with Type 1 Diabetes Powers Forward in 2008 Sponsored by Rapid-Acting Insulin Apidra(R)

... may include low blood sugar; injection site reactions, such as changes in fat tissue at the injection site; and allergic reactions, such as itching and ... side effects may include injection site reactions, including changes in fat tissue at the injection site, and allergic reactions, including itching ...

Feeling Anxious or Distracted? New Research Shows a Cup of Tea Could Help

... Green Teas rich in catechins may aid in weight management by reducing body fat and in particular visceral fat, possibly through increased resting energy expenditure and fat oxidation. "A few studies have found modest benefits on metabolism from ...

Cleveland Clinic Researchers Identify Mechanism Behind Platelet Function and Potentially Fatal Blood Clot Formation

... or other lipids in the blood. It has long been recognized that high fat diet and abnormal lipid levels can alter platelet function, increasing ... that the genetic deletion of CD36 could protect mice fed a high fat diet from developing hyperreactive platelets. Prior studies by Maria ...

Isis Reports Strong Financial Results and Highlights for Second Quarter of 2009

... levels of these targets with antisense drugs can significantly lower blood glucose levels, increase the body's sensitivity to insulin, and reduce fat mass and body weight in animals. Isis partnered with non profit foundations to pursue new treatments for debilitating diseases, ...

TWO NEW KLRI PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS: Hormone Therapy May Reduce Atherosclerosis in Women Close to Menopause; Growth Hormone May Increase Risk of Diabetes, Improve Lipid Profile in Men

... occur as a result of aging and that contribute to increased risk for cardiovascular disease. GH has been found to decrease total body and regional fat mass in older men, while sex-steroids have been reported to have positive effects on lipid (fat) concentrations in the body. About ...

New Results From ARTEN Study of Nevirapine Plus Tenofovir and Emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) Versus Boosted Protease Inhibitor Regimen of Atazanavir/Ritonavir Plus TDF/FTC Revealed

... effects that patients have experienced include nausea, fatigue, fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and myalgia. Changes in body fat may occur in patients receiving antiretroviral therapy. Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in patients treated with combination ARV ...

Schering-Plough Expands Vicriviroc Phase II Study in Treatment-Naive Patients With HIV

... associated with nucleosides, which can include neuropathy, myopathy, renal toxicity, hepatic steatosis, lactic acidosis, bone marrow suppression, fat atrophy and, with certain agents, increased risk of myocardial infarction.(5-7) About the Phase II Naive Study This ...

Research: Popular Diabetes Medications Associated with Increase in Bone Fractures

... Medical Association Journal -- also found an increased risk in fractures in women taking the drugs. Researchers posit that TZDs may increase fat in bone marrow, reduce the development of bone cells, and negatively impact estrogen production. The risk of fracture adds to a growing body of ...
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