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The pancreas is a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates. It is both an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin, as well as an exocrine gland, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that pass to the small intestine. These enzymes help in the further breakdown of the carbohydrates, protein, and fat in the chyme.

World-first type 1 diabetes risk screening study in adults opens for recruitment

A world-first research programme led by the University of Bristol that will identify adults at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes opens for recruitment.

15 Nov 2023

Brazzein and monellin: Safe alternatives to sugar, new research confirms

Toxicity assessments of monellin and brazzein.

10 Nov 2023

NYU Langone Health performs the world's first whole-eye and partial-face transplant for military veteran

A surgical team from NYU Langone Health performed the world's first whole-eye and partial-face transplant for a 46-year-old military veteran from Arkansas who survived a work-related high-voltage electrical accident.

9 Nov 2023

Diabetes breakthrough: Scientists uncover novel route to stimulate beta cell growth

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered a novel route to stimulate the growth of healthy insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells in a preclinical model of diabetes.

8 Nov 2023

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

The associations between body mass index (BMI) among young males and new-onset site-specific tumors.

8 Nov 2023

High BMI in late teens linked to higher risk of 17 different cancers later in life

Men who are overweight or obese at age 18 have a higher risk of 17 different cancers later in life. This has been shown in a study at the University of Gothenburg.

6 Nov 2023

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Comprehensive review unravels the complexities of long COVID, spanning pathophysiology to management strategies, and underscores the need for targeted therapies and early diagnosis.

5 Nov 2023

New technique helps 'visualize' osmotic pressure within living embryonic tissues

In order to survive, organisms must control the pressure inside them, from the single-cell level to tissues and organs.

3 Nov 2023

Nutrition and aging: A two-way relationship

With so much hype in the media about miracle diets and nutritional supplements, one is invariably tempted to look for a single, food-based magic bullet that will increase the likelihood of living a longer, healthier life.

3 Nov 2023

Existing drug could be repurposed to treat type 1 diabetes, study suggests

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes the body's immune system to attack and destroy insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Traditional management of type 1 diabetes has primarily involved replacing the missing insulin with injections which, though effective, can be expensive and burdensome.

1 Nov 2023

Cancer neuroscience: A new frontier in cancer treatment

Cancer cells hijack normal biological processes, allowing them to multiply. For example, tumors spur construction of new blood vessels, building themselves "highways" to supply nutrients.

1 Nov 2023

Repurposing of DFMO could lead to innovative therapies for type 1 diabetes

A recent study led by Indiana University School of Medicine in collaboration with the University of Chicago Medicine presents exciting future possibilities for the management of type 1 diabetes and the potential reduction of insulin dependency.

1 Nov 2023

Highly sensitive blood test shows promise for early detection of common deadly cancers

Most cancers become deadly by keeping a low profile, causing no symptoms until they're too advanced to treat. Ovarian and gastroesophageal cancers are among the most notorious for this sly disease progression, often leading to late-stage diagnoses.

1 Nov 2023

Study reveals direct link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer

A new study from researchers at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine reveals a direct link between high insulin levels, common among patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes, and pancreatic cancer.

31 Oct 2023

Moderate wine consumption may reduce the risk of some cancers

A meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Nutrition finds no link between moderate wine consumption and increased cancer risk; instead, it suggests that wine may have protective effects against certain types of tumors. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and understand the mechanisms involved.

26 Oct 2023

Researchers discover new way to trigger programmed cell death in cancer cells

A research team from the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a crucial epitope (a protein section that can activate the larger protein) on the CD95 receptor that can cause cells to die.

24 Oct 2023

Dual-action drug produces shows promising results in neuroendocrine tumor trial

A drug that simultaneously strikes cancer cells' growth circuits and pipeline to the bloodstream produced encouraging results in a clinical trial involving patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors, according to a study led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators.

22 Oct 2023

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World-first type 1 diabetes risk screening study in adults opens for recruitment

Brazzein and monellin: Safe alternatives to sugar, new research confirms

NYU Langone Health performs the world's first whole-eye and partial-face transplant for military veteran

Diabetes breakthrough: Scientists uncover novel route to stimulate beta cell growth

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

High BMI in late teens linked to higher risk of 17 different cancers later in life

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

New technique helps 'visualize' osmotic pressure within living embryonic tissues

Nutrition and aging: A two-way relationship

Existing drug could be repurposed to treat type 1 diabetes, study suggests

Cancer neuroscience: A new frontier in cancer treatment

Repurposing of DFMO could lead to innovative therapies for type 1 diabetes

Highly sensitive blood test shows promise for early detection of common deadly cancers

Study reveals direct link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer

Moderate wine consumption may reduce the risk of some cancers

Researchers discover new way to trigger programmed cell death in cancer cells

Dual-action drug produces shows promising results in neuroendocrine tumor trial

Researchers develop AI-based tool for estimating cancer patient's chances for survival

Diet drinks may affect blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and gut microbiome

UTHealth Houston clinical trial therapy shrinks tumor of pancreatic cancer patient

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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