Archive for March, 2012
A Historical and Current Analysis for the DPM Acquiring an MD or DO Degree and an Unrestricted Medical License.
A Historical and Current Analysis for the DPM Acquiring an MD or DO Degree and an Unrestricted Medical License. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2012 Mar;102(2):172-6 Authors: Levy LA Abstract The podiatric medical profession has evolved substantially in the past 80 years. This evolution includes major changes in scope, in the requirements necessary to enter [...]
Downregulation of chemerin and alleviation of endoplasmic reticulum stress by metformin in adipose tissue of rats.
Downregulation of chemerin and alleviation of endoplasmic reticulum stress by metformin in adipose tissue of rats. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2012 Mar 22; Authors: Pei L, Yang J, Du J, Liu H, Ao N, Zhang Y Abstract AIMS: To investigate whether metformin regulates chemerin expression in vivo by alleviating ER stress. METHODS: Male Sprague-Dawley rats [...]
Changes in visfatin levels after oral glucose tolerance test in women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
Changes in visfatin levels after oral glucose tolerance test in women with gestational diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2012 Mar 23; Authors: Zhaoxia L, Ying W, Danqing C Abstract Visfatin levels increased following an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in normal pregnancy, and this increase correlated with metabolic indexes such as blood glucose, blood [...]
Arthroscopic Management of C3 Tibial Plafond Fractures: A Technical Guide.
Arthroscopic Management of C3 Tibial Plafond Fractures: A Technical Guide. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2012 Mar 21; Authors: Hammond AW, Crist BD Abstract Tibial plafond fractures are technically challenging and have the potential for serious complications. Minimizing soft tissue trauma can compromise visualization of articular reduction. There has been recent interest in the use of [...]
Fenofibrate-associated changes in renal function and relationship to clinical outcomes among individuals with type 2 diabetes: the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) experience.
Fenofibrate-associated changes in renal function and relationship to clinical outcomes among individuals with type 2 diabetes: the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) experience. Diabetologia. 2012 Mar 27; Authors: Bonds DE, Craven TE, Buse J, Crouse JR, Cuddihy R, Elam M, Ginsberg HN, Kirchner K, Marcovina S, Mychaleckyj JC, O’Connor PJ, Sperl-Hillen JA [...]
The Keck and Kelly Wedge Calcaneal Osteotomy for Haglund’s Deformity: A Technique for Reproducible Results.
The Keck and Kelly Wedge Calcaneal Osteotomy for Haglund’s Deformity: A Technique for Reproducible Results. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2012 Mar 22; Authors: Boffeli TJ, Peterson MC Abstract Surgical treatment of Haglund’s deformity typically involves either bump removal or a closing wedge calcaneal osteotomy. Although bump removal may initially seem easier to perform and quicker [...]
Soluble CD163: a biomarker linking macrophages and insulin resistance.
Soluble CD163: a biomarker linking macrophages and insulin resistance. Diabetologia. 2012 Mar 27; Authors: Parkner T, Sørensen LP, Nielsen AR, Fischer CP, Bibby BM, Nielsen S, Pedersen BK, Møller HJ Abstract AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: Soluble CD163 (sCD163) was recently identified as a strong risk marker for developing type 2 diabetes. We hypothesised that sCD163 independently associates with [...]

