Insidermedicine in 60 - July 8, 2009

From Chicago - According to research in the journal Circulation, glutamic acid may help lower blood pressure. In a study of over 4,600 patients, researchers found that when glutamic acid comprised nearly 5% of total dietary protein, systolic blood pressure was 1.5 to 3.0 mm Hg lower on average than those who consumed less. Glutamic acid is an amino acid that is abundant in vegetables.

From Boston - According to a meta-analysis in the Journal of the American Medical Association, higher levels of the hormone adiponectin may reduce the risk of diabetes. In a review of 13 studies, researchers found that every 1-log µg/mL increase in adiponectin was associated with a nearly 30% reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes. High-risk patients seemed to benefit most from higher levels of the hormone.

And finally, from Sweden - According to research in the journal Circulation, surgical intervention for abdominal aortic aneurysm has improved significantly in recent decades. In a review of patient outcomes, researchers found that those who underwent surgery for AAA from 2000 to 2005 had 4.7% higher five-year survival rates than those who had the surgery between 1987 and 1999.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.

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