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Benefiting the health of people with diabetes: The WHO Global Diabetes Compact targets

Researchers described the targets of the World Health Organization's (WHOs) Global Diabetes Compact to improve the health outcomes for all individuals affected by this fatal, non-communicable disease.

17 Mar 2023

Does vitamin D play an anti-viral role against SARS-CoV-2?

Researchers screened various compounds for anti-viral properties against SARS-CoV-2.

17 Mar 2023

Detecting tissue-resident memory T cells in solid tumors

In this interview, NewsMedical talks with Cerba Research about in situ multiplex analysis of regulatory and effector T cells in tumors.

16 Mar 2023

Phase 2 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of innovative procedure to control Type 2 diabetes

More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90-95% have Type 2 diabetes.

16 Mar 2023

Artificial pancreas technology improves blood glucose control in young children with type 1 diabetes

Artificial pancreas technology improved blood glucose control in young children between ages 2 and 5 with type 1 diabetes, according to the results of the Pediatric Artificial Pancreas (PEDAP) Trial, a 13-week randomized controlled trial conducted at three pediatric diabetes centers across the United States.

15 Mar 2023

Researchers shine new light on a potential target for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy

The kidneys perform a critical role in the body by removing waste and excess fluid in the form of urine. In a condition known as diabetic nephropathy, complications from diabetes disrupt the ability of the kidneys to function properly.

15 Mar 2023

Research uncovers a possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

Immunotherapy is an effective form of therapy for different types of cancer. However, for pancreatic cancer, its effect is limited and differs between men and women.

15 Mar 2023

An emerging target for chronic kidney disease treatment - DNA-PKcs

A recent Nature Communications study suggested that DNA-PKcs could be a potential target for treating chronic kidney disease.

15 Mar 2023

The burden of Clostridioides difficile infections in the United States

Researchers review existing data on Clostridioides difficile infections among United States residents.

13 Mar 2023

What are the risk factors associated with post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers assessed the risk factors and predictive models for post-acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

13 Mar 2023

Study explores solutions for advancing health equity through diversifying clinical trials

Despite racial and ethnic minority groups making up nearly half of the United States population, underrepresentation in clinical trials remains a critical challenge.

9 Mar 2023

Researchers receive PCORI funding to study the effectiveness of individualized model of hemodialysis

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) recently awarded researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine $10.2 million to study the effectiveness of an individualized model of hemodialysis, a procedure in which the blood is cleaned by a dialysis machine.

9 Mar 2023

Kidney News and Research

Benefiting the health of people with diabetes: The WHO Global Diabetes Compact targets

Does vitamin D play an anti-viral role against SARS-CoV-2?

Detecting tissue-resident memory T cells in solid tumors

Phase 2 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of innovative procedure to control Type 2 diabetes

Artificial pancreas technology improves blood glucose control in young children with type 1 diabetes

Researchers shine new light on a potential target for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy

Research uncovers a possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

An emerging target for chronic kidney disease treatment - DNA-PKcs

The burden of Clostridioides difficile infections in the United States

What are the risk factors associated with post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Study explores solutions for advancing health equity through diversifying clinical trials

Researchers receive PCORI funding to study the effectiveness of individualized model of hemodialysis

Study reveals molecular basis of how CAMSAP3 protein stabilizes microtubules within cells

Connection between mitochondrial metabolite and activation of inflammatory response revealed

Elevated blood pressure linked to worsening cardiac damage during adolescence

Dementia the strongest risk factor for infection with COVID-19 in older people

Does treatment status relate to other diseases in gout patients?

Newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation linked to modestly elevated risk of dementia

Breakthrough drug works against all the main types of primary bone cancer

Long-term intermittent fasting can offer protection from heart-related COVID-19 complications

Event guide: 8th CKD Summit 2026 eBook

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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