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Diet, Exercise, Niacin, and Fenofibrate to Reduce Heart Disease Risk Factors in Individuals With HIV Lipodystrophy or Dyslipidemia (External Link)
BACKGROUND: HIV lipodystrophy syndrome is associated with both metabolic (e.g., dyslipidemia and insulin resistance) and anthropomorphic (e.g., lipoatrophy and central obesity) abnormalities. These defects are likely to predispose HIV patients …
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The Effect of Prolonged Pramlintide Infusion in Pediatric Diabetes (External Link)
The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) showed that improving blood sugar control for individuals with Type 1 diabetes (T1DM) stopped or delayed the onset of long-term complications. As a …
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Study of Antioxidants and Oxidants in Malnourished Children (External Link)
It is believed that the organs of severely malnourished children malfunction because harmful compounds called oxidants injure the tissues in these organs. In a healthy person oxidants are made harmless …
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Leptin for Abnormal Lipid Kinetics in HIV Lipodystrophy Syndrome (External Link)
The HIV lipodystrophy syndrome (HLS) is characterized by peripheral fat wasting and central obesity, and hyperlipidemia (mainly hypertriglyceridemia), which results in insulin resistance. HLS patients are at high risk for …
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The Role of Amylin and Glucagon in T1DM (External Link)
Objective: To develop a new treatment approach in the prevention of hypo and hyperglycemia in children with type 1diabetes. Background/Rationale: The diabetes control and complications trial (DCCT) showed that improving …
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Preventing Overweight in USAF Personnel: Minimal Contact Program (External Link)
The objective of this study is to compare the relative effectiveness of two approaches to weight management, using a controlled comparison experiment. The two approaches are: Minimal Contact Behavior Therapy …
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Encouraging Calcium Absorption and Bone Formation During Early Puberty (External Link)
Rapid increases in bone mass occur during calcium absorption and bone calcium deposition during puberty, and these increases can enhance peak bone mass and ultimately decrease the lifetime risk of …
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Safety and Effectiveness of Soy Phytoestrogens to Prevent Bone Loss (External Link)
Over-the-counter soy isoflavone supplement usage is becoming common among postmenopausal women. However, there is no documented scientific evidence of its long-term safety and efficacy in preventing osteoporosis. Our primary goal …
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Study of Phenotype and Genotype Correlations in Patients With Contiguous Gene Deletion Syndromes (External Link)
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Patients undergo clinical, cytogenetic, and molecular studies. These include radiographic, neurologic, developmental, and 24 hour sleep studies, ophthalmologic, otolaryngologic, speech and language, and audiologic exams, echocardiogram, and renal …
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Phase II Study of the Effect of Leuprolide Acetate and Spironolactone on Insulin Resistance in Hyperandrogenic Women With Polycystic Ovarian Disease or Hyperandrogenism Insulin Resistance Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome (External Link)
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Participants are treated with subcutaneous leuprolide acetate followed by oral spironolactone. Each treatment is administered daily for 6 weeks, with a 6-week washout between drugs. Patients and controls …
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