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Study shows technology improves transition into adulthood for adolescents with chronic disease

Adolescents with chronic diseases (ACD), such as cystic fibrosis, gastrointestinal disorders (including Crohn's disease) and Type 1 diabetes, often find the transition of managing their health care needs into adulthood to be challenging.

19 May 2014

Vitamin D shown to have limited benefit for asthma

Adding vitamin D to asthma treatment to improve breathing only appears to benefit patients who achieve sufficient levels of the supplement in the blood. Overall, the ability to control asthma did not differ between a study group that received vitamin D supplements and a group that received placebo, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

19 May 2014

Study shows commonly used statin drug does not reduce acute COPD exacerbations

A statin drug commonly used to lower cholesterol is not effective in reducing the number and severity of flare ups from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the results of a large multicenter clinical trial designed and directed by Gerard J. Criner, MD, Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

19 May 2014

First Edition: May 16, 2014

Today's headlines include reports about the Indiana governor's alternative plan to expand Medicaid. Kaiser Health News staff writer Sarah Varney, working in collaboration with PBS Newshour, reports: "Men and women involved in the criminal justice system are more likely to be sicker than the general population, with higher rates of diabetes, hypertension, depression, mood disorders and alcohol and drug addiction.

16 May 2014

Data from phase III trials supports safety, efficacy of linagliptin in treating T2D in African-American adults

Data from a retrospective pooled analysis of eight phase III trials (two 18-week and six 24-week) of linagliptin 5 mg once-daily, showed reductions from baseline A1c at 18 (eight trials) and 24 (six trials) weeks compared to placebo in African-American adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D),

16 May 2014

State highlights: 700 nurses needed for health care help in Calif. county; Missouri abortion wait period; nursing home funding in Maine

A selection of health policy stories from California, Missouri, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas and Georgia.

16 May 2014

Walking shown to improve clinical outcomes in patients with kidney disease

A recent study indicates that walking can reduce the risks of premature death and the need for dialysis or kidney transplant among patients with kidney disease.

16 May 2014

Men with sperm abnormalities at increased risk of dying sooner, study finds

Men who are infertile because of defects in their semen appear to be at increased risk of dying sooner than men with normal semen, according to a study led by a researcher at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

16 May 2014

CVD risk factors may differ between men and women with type 2 diabetes, shows study

Type 2 diabetes greatly increases a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). A new study showing that cardiovascular risk factors such as elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels differ significantly between men and women is published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics (DTT), a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

16 May 2014

ERBA Diagnostics reports decrease in Q1 2014 net revenues

ERBA Diagnostics, Inc., a fully integrated in vitro diagnostics company, reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

15 May 2014

Transition Therapeutics begins TT-401 Phase 2 clinical study for treatment of type 2 diabetes

Transition Therapeutics Inc. today announced the dosing of the first patient in a Phase 2 clinical study of TT-401 (LY2944876), a drug candidate for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

15 May 2014

First Edition: May 15, 2014

Today's headlines include highlights from Wednesday's Senate confirmation hearing -- the second one -- for Sylvia Mathews Burwell, the White House pick to become the next Health and Human Services Secretary.

15 May 2014

Free access to fitness center is not well utilized by low income community

Eliminating financial barriers to a fitness center as well as providing physician support, a pleasant environment and trained fitness staff did not result in widespread membership activation or consistent attendance among low income, multi-ethnic women with chronic disease risk factors or diagnoses according to a new study from Boston University School of Medicine.

15 May 2014

Global scientists to discuss latest findings on diagnosis, causes and treatments of ASD

The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR), a scientific and professional organization devoted to advancing knowledge about autism spectrum disorders, convened more than 1700 researchers, delegates, autism specialists and students from 40 countries for the 13th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), the world's largest scientific gathering on autism research, from May 15 through May 17 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA.

15 May 2014

Obesity linked with longer hospital stays and higher costs in TKR patients

Obesity is associated with longer hospital stays and higher costs in total knee replacement (TKR) patients, independent of whether or not the patient has an obesity-related disease or condition (comorbidity), according to a new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS).

15 May 2014

UofL institute and physician-director receive 2 MediStar awards

An institute at the University of Louisville and the physician-director of UofL's James Graham Brown Cancer Center won two MediStar awards presented May 13 at the Hyatt Regency Louisville.

15 May 2014

Fourteen businesses receive innovative funding to improve kidney care

NEW ideas and technologies that could prevent kidney disease, allow earlier diagnosis and give patients greater independence are to be developed thanks to an innovative funding competition developed.

From Randox Laboratories Ltd. 15 May 2014

Autoimmune epilepsy diagnostics: an interview with Dr. Joseph J. Higgins, Medical Director, Neurology, Athena Diagnostics, a business of Quest Diagnostics

Epilepsy is a group of neurological disorders often characterized by seizures and cognitive impairment due to electrical disturbances in the brain.

From Quest Diagnostics 14 May 2014

Isis Pharmaceuticals reports positive data from ISIS-GCGRRx Phase 2 study in patients with type 2 diabetes

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today positive data from a Phase 2 study of ISIS-GCGRRx in patients with type 2 diabetes uncontrolled on stable metformin therapy.

14 May 2014

Researchers develop new high-tech device for transferring DNA into cells

The ability to transfer a gene or DNA sequence from one animal into the genome of another plays a critical role in a wide range of medical research-including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes.

14 May 2014

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Latest Diabetes News and Research

Study shows technology improves transition into adulthood for adolescents with chronic disease

Vitamin D shown to have limited benefit for asthma

Study shows commonly used statin drug does not reduce acute COPD exacerbations

First Edition: May 16, 2014

Data from phase III trials supports safety, efficacy of linagliptin in treating T2D in African-American adults

State highlights: 700 nurses needed for health care help in Calif. county; Missouri abortion wait period; nursing home funding in Maine

Walking shown to improve clinical outcomes in patients with kidney disease

Men with sperm abnormalities at increased risk of dying sooner, study finds

CVD risk factors may differ between men and women with type 2 diabetes, shows study

ERBA Diagnostics reports decrease in Q1 2014 net revenues

Transition Therapeutics begins TT-401 Phase 2 clinical study for treatment of type 2 diabetes

First Edition: May 15, 2014

Free access to fitness center is not well utilized by low income community

Global scientists to discuss latest findings on diagnosis, causes and treatments of ASD

Obesity linked with longer hospital stays and higher costs in TKR patients

UofL institute and physician-director receive 2 MediStar awards

Fourteen businesses receive innovative funding to improve kidney care

Autoimmune epilepsy diagnostics: an interview with Dr. Joseph J. Higgins, Medical Director, Neurology, Athena Diagnostics, a business of Quest Diagnostics

Isis Pharmaceuticals reports positive data from ISIS-GCGRRx Phase 2 study in patients with type 2 diabetes

Researchers develop new high-tech device for transferring DNA into cells

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