Archive for July, 2009

Mesothelium

The mesothelium is a membrane that forms the lining of several body cavities: the pleura (thoracal cavity), peritoneum (abdominal cavity including the mesentery) and pericardium (heart sac). Mesothelial tissue also surrounds the male internal reproductive organs (the tunica vaginalis testis) and covers the internal reproductive organs of women (the tunica serosa uteri). Mesothelium that covers the internal organs is called visceral mesothelium, while the layer that covers the body walls is called the parietal mesothelium.
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4 Factors That Increase Odds of Heart Failure

4 Factors That Increase Odds of Heart Failure Smoking, high blood pressure, excess weight, and diabetes are major risk factors for increasing the size of the heart’s left ventricle, a new study shows. Read more…

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Diabetes

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Diabetes WebMD explores the connection between RA and diabetes. Find out what’s known about how having RA may make you more susceptible to diabetes and what you can do to lower the risk. Read more…

Weight Loss Surgery May Defeat Diabetes

Weight Loss Surgery May Defeat Diabetes Weight loss surgery can improve or even resolve type 2 diabetes in the long term, according to two new studies. Read more…