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Another study to show the performance of the Quo-Test® HbA1c analyzer by EKF meets criteria

EKF, announces in published paper Quo-Test POC hemoglobin A1c analyzer has been confirmed to meet IFCC and Laboratory Medicine criteria.

From EKF Diagnostics 16 Feb 2017

High rates of scanning with Abbott′s FreeStyle Libre system linked to improved glucose control in diabetes patients

Abbott today announced the results of real-world use data showing that people who scan more frequently using Abbott′s FreeStyle Libre system spend less time in hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) while having improved average glucose levels.

16 Feb 2017

Study finds reduction in HbA1c levels with in-home use of hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system

A pivotal registration trial to evaluate in-home use of the Medtronic MiniMed(r) 670G hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system over 3 months showed a significant reduction in HbA1c levels for both adolescents and adults with type 1 diabetes.

13 Feb 2017

Continuous glucose monitoring in people with type 1 diabetes reduces blood sugar levels, study shows

Significantly decreased blood sugar levels over time - and increased well-being. These are just some of the results of a long-term study at Sahlgrenska Academy of continuous glucose monitoring in persons with type 1 diabetes.

31 Jan 2017

Deaths from diabetes in the U.S. higher than estimated, study shows

The proportion of deaths attributable to diabetes in the U.S. is as high as 12 percent - three times higher than estimates based on death certificates suggest, according to a new analysis led by a Boston University School of Public Health researcher.

27 Jan 2017

Study may help clinicians predict outcome of common bariatric surgery

New findings published online in The FASEB Journal, may one day help clinicians predict the outcome of roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.

10 Jan 2017

Penn experts suggest ways for hospitals to improve health care

Leveraging existing relationships with friends and family may be a more effective way to improve patients' health and encourage new healthy habits and behaviors than increasing interactions with physicians or other clinicians.

30 Dec 2016

biosurfit announces CE Marking for new HbA1c test

Today, biosurfit SA, the in vitro point-of-care (PoC) diagnostics company, announces CE Marking (Conformité Européenne) for its HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c) test, the third in a series of tests available on its spinit point-of-care instrument.

1 Dec 2016

Early identification may be key to stop type 2 diabetes

What's the best way to stop type 2 diabetes? Find it before it becomes a problem. "The phrase I use is prevention by detection," said Joseph Aloi, M.D., section chief of endocrinology and metabolism at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

16 Nov 2016

New wearable medical device may reduce visceral fat, improve blood glucose in diabetes patients

Although effective for the treatment of diabetes, exercise is sometimes difficult for overweight or elderly people.

11 Nov 2016

Women have lower risk of developing heart disease after bariatric surgery than men, research shows

Women have about a 20 percent less chance of developing heart disease after weight-loss surgery than men, according to new research presented today at ObesityWeek 2016, the largest international event focused on the basic science, clinical application and prevention and treatment of obesity.

7 Nov 2016

EKF Diagnostics' new POC connectivity solution for HbA1c analyzers to be showcased at Medica 2016

EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that it will be previewing a new point-of-care (POC) connectivity solution for its range of HbA1c analyzers at Medica 2016 in Düsseldorf from 14–17th November.

From EKF Diagnostics 4 Nov 2016

EKF Diagnostics' new POC connectivity solution for HbA1c analyzers to be showcased at Medica 2016

EKF, announce previewing a new POC connectivity solution for its range of HbA1c analyzers at Medica 2016 in Düsseldorf from 14–17th November.

From EKF Diagnostics 4 Nov 2016

High fitness levels offer effective protection against health problems caused by work-related stress

It is a well-known fact that fitness and well-being go hand in hand. But being in good shape also protects against the health problems that arise when we feel particularly stressed at work.

1 Nov 2016

Smart phone apps could offer effective ways to self-manage type 2 diabetes

Smart phone apps could offer patients with type 2 diabetes a highly effective method of self-managing their condition, concludes a study by Cardiff University.

27 Oct 2016

Study assesses impact of diabetes mellitus on cardiac geometry

A study of U.S. Hispanics with diabetes mellitus showed a link between impaired glucose regulation and adverse measures of cardiac function and structure.

21 Oct 2016

EKF Diagnostics’ novel diabetic biomarker test successfully externally verified

EKF, announces that its Glycated Serum Protein LiquiColor diabetic biomarker test has been verified for use on the Siemens Vista chemistry analyzer.

From EKF Diagnostics 18 Oct 2016

Hydrothermal DMR results show promise in treatment of type 2 diabetes

Fractyl Laboratories Inc. (Fractyl) announced today publication of data in the current issue of Diabetes Care from the Company’s first-in-human study of RevitaTM duodenal mucosal resurfacing (Revita DMR).

17 Aug 2016

Triple therapy approach helps Type 1 diabetes patients improve blood sugar control, lose weight

A combination of three medications—dapagliflozin, liraglutide and insulin—helped people with Type 1 diabetes improve blood sugar control and lose weight, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

5 Aug 2016

VALIDATE D-Dimer kit from LGC Maine Standards receives US FDA approval for use on hemostasis test systems

LGC Maine Standards is pleased to announce our VALIDATE D-Dimer calibration verification / linearity test kit has received US FDA 510(k) clearance for use on Instrument Laboratory ACL TOP hemostasis test systems.

30 Jul 2016

Glycated hemoglobin News and Research

Another study to show the performance of the Quo-Test® HbA1c analyzer by EKF meets criteria

High rates of scanning with Abbott′s FreeStyle Libre system linked to improved glucose control in diabetes patients

Study finds reduction in HbA1c levels with in-home use of hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system

Continuous glucose monitoring in people with type 1 diabetes reduces blood sugar levels, study shows

Deaths from diabetes in the U.S. higher than estimated, study shows

Study may help clinicians predict outcome of common bariatric surgery

Penn experts suggest ways for hospitals to improve health care

biosurfit announces CE Marking for new HbA1c test

Early identification may be key to stop type 2 diabetes

New wearable medical device may reduce visceral fat, improve blood glucose in diabetes patients

Women have lower risk of developing heart disease after bariatric surgery than men, research shows

EKF Diagnostics' new POC connectivity solution for HbA1c analyzers to be showcased at Medica 2016

EKF Diagnostics' new POC connectivity solution for HbA1c analyzers to be showcased at Medica 2016

High fitness levels offer effective protection against health problems caused by work-related stress

Smart phone apps could offer effective ways to self-manage type 2 diabetes

Study assesses impact of diabetes mellitus on cardiac geometry

EKF Diagnostics’ novel diabetic biomarker test successfully externally verified

Hydrothermal DMR results show promise in treatment of type 2 diabetes

Triple therapy approach helps Type 1 diabetes patients improve blood sugar control, lose weight

VALIDATE D-Dimer kit from LGC Maine Standards receives US FDA approval for use on hemostasis test systems

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