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Transcranial direct current stimulation does not affect metabolism, study shows

Transcranial direct current stimulation, tDCS, is a promising treatment for conditions such as depression and addictive disorders.

12 May 2020

Does cholesterol play a role in COVID-19?

A new study published on the preprint server bioRxiv in May 2020 suggests that the strikingly increased mortality in COVID-19 patients who are either old or also have high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease is due to high tissue cholesterol levels. It also indicates the role of a healthy diet, by showing that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in blood oppose the effects of cholesterol and thus the risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms.

12 May 2020

Insulins sold at U.S. retail pharmacies are consistent with product labeling, finds study

JDRF, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, announce the results of a study examining the consistency and potency of insulin purchased at U.S. retail pharmacies.

12 May 2020

Symptomatic COVID-19 patients less likely to be smokers

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages in many parts of the world, a new study shows that smoking may not play a significant role in increasing the severity of illness in these patients. The study is published on the preprint server medRxiv* in May 2020.

12 May 2020

Single-cell RNA-seq addresses key question in islet cell biology and diabetes research

The pancreas is an abdominal organ that produces digestive enzymes as well as hormones that regulate blood sugar levels. This hormone-producing function is localized to the islets of Langerhans, which constitute clusters of different endocrine cell types.

12 May 2020

Study provides genetic explanation behind the sex bias observed in certain diseases

Some diseases exhibit a clear sex bias, occurring more often, hitting harder or eliciting different symptoms in men or women.

12 May 2020

Study may reveal why some people are more affected by Covid-19 than others

A group of researchers funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) have set-up a clinical study of NHS Healthcare Workers to better understand the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19), and why some people are more affected by the virus than others.

12 May 2020

Smart health system to monitor people in COVID-19 quarantine

The global coronavirus pandemic has spread to 187 countries and territories, infecting more than 4.17 million people. Most countries, especially those with a skyrocketing caseload, grapple with a lack of hospital beds and facilities to cater to every patient infected with the virus. Now, a team of researchers may have the solution to this problem – a smart health system to monitor patients who are in home isolation.

12 May 2020

New two-in-one shot could make it easier for diabetics to control their blood sugar

A Stanford research team has developed a way to boost the effectiveness of the insulin injections people with diabetes routinely take to control their blood sugar.

11 May 2020

Study reveals the effect of ancestry on molecular makeup of cancer

Questions about the genealogical imprint of tumors have hovered over cancer research since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003.

11 May 2020

Indo-Mediterranean style diets can cause decline in pre-heart failure, arrhythmias

The role of diets in the pathogenesis of cardiac dysfunction is controversial. However, it is well known that Western diet causes oxidative stress and has pro-inflammatory effects, whereas Mediterranean style diets are anti-inflammatory.

11 May 2020

New diagnostic approach has potential to enhance infectious diseases surveillance

A new technique could provide vital information about a community's immunity to infectious diseases including malaria and COVID-19.

11 May 2020

Urbanization in India may be associated with increase in cardiometabolic risk factors

Although the health benefits of green space are supported by a growing body of evidence, few studies on this topic have been carried out in low- and middle-income countries.

11 May 2020

Telehealth during COVID-19 could help avoid admissions for diabetic ketoacidosis

A new study has shown that for some patients with type 1 diabetes the close monitoring of their condition using telehealth protocols combined with appropriate technology may lead to better care during the COVID-19 pandemic, when patients are avoiding in-person visits.

11 May 2020

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Transcranial direct current stimulation does not affect metabolism, study shows

Does cholesterol play a role in COVID-19?

Insulins sold at U.S. retail pharmacies are consistent with product labeling, finds study

Symptomatic COVID-19 patients less likely to be smokers

Single-cell RNA-seq addresses key question in islet cell biology and diabetes research

Study provides genetic explanation behind the sex bias observed in certain diseases

Study may reveal why some people are more affected by Covid-19 than others

Smart health system to monitor people in COVID-19 quarantine

New two-in-one shot could make it easier for diabetics to control their blood sugar

Study reveals the effect of ancestry on molecular makeup of cancer

Indo-Mediterranean style diets can cause decline in pre-heart failure, arrhythmias

New diagnostic approach has potential to enhance infectious diseases surveillance

Urbanization in India may be associated with increase in cardiometabolic risk factors

Telehealth during COVID-19 could help avoid admissions for diabetic ketoacidosis

One-size-fits-all approach does not work for treating pregnant women with hypertension

Clinical trial launched to evaluate experimental COVID-19 therapies

New biosensor system may hold the key to personal management of gout

Study finds bowel abnormalities in patients with COVID-19

Therapeutic peptides that can be taken orally

Researchers launch antibody test to understand COVID-19 immunity

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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