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New steroid compounds from deep-water starfish show anticancer activity

Russian scientists from Far Eastern Federal University, G. B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, and A.V. Zhirmunsky National Scientific Center for Marine Biology have discovered four new steroid substances which target cells of human breast cancer, and colorectal carcinoma.

26 Jun 2020

Promising treatment does not guard against complication in type 1 diabetes

Historically, half or more of people with type 1 diabetes develop kidney disease, which frequently progresses to kidney failure requiring hemodialysis or a kidney transplant for survival.

25 Jun 2020

G6PD enzyme offers a promising therapeutic target in autoimmune diseases

A team from the University of Valencia, the La Fe Hospital Health Research Institute, and the INCLIVA Institute have participated in the identification of an enzyme (G6PD) as a possible therapeutic target in autoimmune diseases or in controlling exacerbated inflammatory responses such as the one caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection.

25 Jun 2020

New device monitors health conditions using a person's sweat

A device that monitors health conditions in the body using a person's sweat has been developed by Penn State and Xiangtan University researchers, according to Huanyu "Larry" Cheng, assistant professor of engineering science and mechanics, Penn State.

23 Jun 2020

Chemist develops new drug to treat type 2 diabetes without undesired side effects

Syracuse University chemistry professor Dr. Robert P. Doyle has developed a new drug lead to treat type 2 diabetes in millions of patients who are seeking to better control their blood sugar without the common side effects of nausea, vomiting, and in select cases, undesired weight loss.

23 Jun 2020

PCORI approves up to $50 million in funding for new projects to address COVID-19

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors today, building on its rapid response to the COVID-19 health crisis, approved allocating up to $50 million in additional funding for new projects in PCORI's COVID-19 funding opportunities, as well as enhancements to existing PCORI-funded studies.

23 Jun 2020

Blocking a pair of sugar-transporting proteins impairs lung tumor growth

Blocking a pair of sugar-transporting proteins may be a useful treatment approach for lung cancer, suggests a new study in mice and human cells published today in eLife.

23 Jun 2020

Prevention of sugar uptake can make cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy

By preventing sugar uptake, researchers succeeded in increasing the cancer cells' sensitivity to chemotherapeutic treatment.

23 Jun 2020

COVID-19 opens new opportunities for CGM systems in the diabetic care market

Following reports that people with diabetes are among the most vulnerable to serious complications caused by COVID-19, the demand of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) is rising. According to GlobalData, the global CGM market was valued at $3.3bn in 2019 prior to the pandemic.

23 Jun 2020

New, five-minute urine test measures the health of a person's diet

Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of a person's diet, and produces an individual's unique urine 'fingerprint'.

22 Jun 2020

Clinicians can use patient data to predict life expectancy for older adults with diabetes

A new study finds that clinicians can use patient data, such as a history of co-occurring health conditions and medication, to predict the 5- and 10-year life expectancy of older people with diabetes.

19 Jun 2020

Thin adhesive film upgrades consumer smartwatch into a powerful health-monitoring system

UCLA engineers have designed a thin adhesive film that could upgrade a consumer smartwatch into a powerful health-monitoring system.

18 Jun 2020

COVID-19 could trigger diabetes in healthy people

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) causes severe illness in people with underlying health conditions, such as heart disease, hypertension, lung illness, and diabetes. Now, scientists warn that viral infection may trigger the development of diabetes in healthy people.

18 Jun 2020

USC researchers unlock fatal vulnerability in many cancer cells

Like any cells in the body, cancer cells need sugar - namely glucose - to fuel cell proliferation and growth.

17 Jun 2020

Abbott's FreeStyle Libre system significantly reduces HbA1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes

Abbott announced new late-breaking data demonstrating use of its FreeStyle Libre system, the world's leading sensor-based glucose monitoring technology, is associated with significant reduction in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels for people living with type 2 diabetes on either long-acting insulin or non-insulin therapy.

17 Jun 2020

Use of continuous glucose monitoring reduces hypoglycemia in seniors with T1D

Results from a six-month, multi-site clinical trial called the Wireless Innovation for Seniors with Diabetes Mellitus Study Group have been published by the Journal of the American Medical Association.

16 Jun 2020

Apotex recalls some Metformin batches due to possible carcinogen

Metformin, a prescription drug for people with type II diabetes, helps maintain blood glucose levels. Apotex Inc., a Canadian pharmaceutical corporation, is voluntarily recalling some batches of its metformin drug, sold under the brand name APO-Metformin ER (extended-release).

15 Jun 2020

Glucose News and Research

New steroid compounds from deep-water starfish show anticancer activity

Promising treatment does not guard against complication in type 1 diabetes

G6PD enzyme offers a promising therapeutic target in autoimmune diseases

New device monitors health conditions using a person's sweat

Chemist develops new drug to treat type 2 diabetes without undesired side effects

PCORI approves up to $50 million in funding for new projects to address COVID-19

Blocking a pair of sugar-transporting proteins impairs lung tumor growth

Prevention of sugar uptake can make cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy

COVID-19 opens new opportunities for CGM systems in the diabetic care market

New, five-minute urine test measures the health of a person's diet

Clinicians can use patient data to predict life expectancy for older adults with diabetes

Thin adhesive film upgrades consumer smartwatch into a powerful health-monitoring system

COVID-19 could trigger diabetes in healthy people

USC researchers unlock fatal vulnerability in many cancer cells

Abbott's FreeStyle Libre system significantly reduces HbA1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes

Use of continuous glucose monitoring reduces hypoglycemia in seniors with T1D

Apotex recalls some Metformin batches due to possible carcinogen

Millimeter-thick cell-laden hydrogel fiber helps control blood glucose in diabetic mice

Measuring Salmon Meat Composition using Near-infrared Raman Spectroscopic Techniques

New AI algorithm could help people with type 1 diabetes better manage their glucose levels

Industry Focus eBook - Neurology/Neuroscience - 2nd edition eBook

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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