April OMR Press Release April 5, 1999. Our review article summary will cover growth hormone and obesity . Growth hormone has received a lot of attention as a possible treatment for overweight. Last month we discussed the effects of a low-carb diet on the satiety levels of obese patients. Find out what a recent study says about the effects of a low-carb diet on thermogenesis.
Most researchers believe that obesity is caused by numerous susceptibility genes.
Find out about the latest of these genes to be identified, and learn about the population of individuals it affects. Also in April, read about a newly discovered fat-depleting protein that could provide a long sought after treatment for clinical obesity. This month two new clinical trials on obesity medications have been announced. OMR will bring you summaries of the trials, and the actions of the medications being tested. Other April articles include histamine and its effect on your appetite, the role of cortisol in obesity, and much more.