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Study identifies touch-activated molecule in skin cells

In a study published in the April 6 online edition of the journal Nature, a team of Columbia University Medical Center researchers led by Ellen Lumpkin, PhD, associate professor of somatosensory biology, solve an age-old mystery of touch: how cells just beneath the skin surface enable us to feel fine details and textures.

7 Apr 2014

Researchers demonstrate accurate identification of amino acids

Some three billion base pairs make up the human genome-the floor plan of life. In 2003, the Human Genome Project announced the successful decryption of this code, a tour de force that continues to supply a stream of insights relevant to human health and disease.

7 Apr 2014

Adolescents in Sweden are at increased risk for type 1 diabetes than previously thought

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) suggests that Sweden-the country already thought to have the second highest prevalence of type 1 diabetes in the world-could have 2-3 times more adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes than previously estimated.

7 Apr 2014

Continuous glucose monitoring in children: an interview with Terrance Gregg, CEO of Dexcom

Scientific research into CGM-like sensors goes back more than 40 years. I was working with the first company to begin commercial development, MiniMed, back in 1992 when the science was really beginning to percolate. In 1999 the FDA approved the first CGM device for use in the United States.

6 Apr 2014

Lifestyle interventions may help pre-diabetics dodge risk of death from cardiovascular disease

Many research studies have shown that lifestyle interventions, such as exercise programmes or weight loss, in people with impaired glucose tolerance (those at high risk of diabetes) can prevent progression to overt type 2 diabetes. However, until now, there has been a lack of high quality, randomized controlled trial evidence to prove that lifestyle interventions prevent deaths from cardiovascular disease, such as heart attacks and stroke, in these people.

4 Apr 2014

Study shows high-risk drinking may improve post weight loss surgery

Much has been reported about the potential for increased risk of alcohol misuse after weight loss surgery (WLS), with most theories pointing to lower alcohol tolerance and a longer time to return to a sober state after surgery, but a new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center suggests that upwards of half of high-risk drinkers are actually less likely to report high-risk drinking behavior after weight loss surgery.

4 Apr 2014

Magnetically controlled nanoparticles force tumour cells to 'self-destruct', shows research

Using magnetically controlled nanoparticles to force tumour cells to 'self-destruct' sounds like science fiction, but could be a future part of cancer treatment, according to research from Lund University in Sweden.

4 Apr 2014

Nearly six in ten don't get enough sleep, says online survey

New online research, conducted to coincide with the publication of Professor Richard Wiseman's latest book Night School, suggests that nearly six in ten (59%) of adults in Britain - over 28 million people - are now sleep deprived and getting seven hours or less sleep each night.

4 Apr 2014

Sanford-Burnham to present new cancer research data at AACR 2014

Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute will present a wide range of new research data at the annual American Association for Cancer Research Meeting in San Diego starting Saturday, April 5, at the San Diego Convention Center. The presentations will cover a variety of topics including breast, melanoma, and prostate cancer, as well as novel methods of delivering drugs to tumors.

4 Apr 2014

Metabolon announces launch of fourth-generation metabolomics platform

Metabolon, Inc., a leader in metabolomics-driven biomarker discovery, announced today the launch of DiscoveryHD4, the company's fourth-generation metabolomics platform.

4 Apr 2014

Adherent Health announces results of 2014 Patient Preference Study

Adherent Health, LLC, a mobile health engagement advisory focused on medication safe-use, adherence, and health outcomes attainment, announced today the results of its 2014 Patient Preference Study which surveyed the mobile app behaviors and medication support preferences of 2,216 prescription-taking patients aged 18-65+.

3 Apr 2014

BDSI enrolls first patient in Clonidine Topical Gel Phase 3 trial for treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. announced today the enrollment of the first patient in the RHAPSODY Study, a Phase 3 clinical trial of Clonidine Topical Gel for the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy.

3 Apr 2014

Clinical Therapeutics features a special report on trans fat

Clinical Therapeutics features a special report in its March issue focusing on the science and policy leading up to the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) preliminary steps toward restricting industrially produced trans fatty acids, or trans fat, at the federal level.

3 Apr 2014

Study of diabetes prevention programmes suggests need for more implementation of NICE guidance

University of Leicester study of diabetes prevention programmes suggests need for more rigorous implementation of NICE guidance

3 Apr 2014

Young adults participated in cardio fitness activities may preserve memory, thinking skills in middle age

Young adults who run or participate in other cardio fitness activities may preserve their memory and thinking skills in middle age, according to a new study published in the April 2, 2014, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Middle age was defined as ages 43 to 55.

3 Apr 2014

Managing pregnancy-related complications: an interview with Dr. Mark Zakowski

Pregnancy-related mortality has increased over the last 25 years. Ten years ago the top three pregnancy-related mortality diagnoses were hemorrhage, preeclampsia, and embolism (includes thrombotic and amniotic).

2 Apr 2014

Scientists find that ingredients in chocolate may help prevent obesity

Improved thinking. Decreased appetite. Lowered blood pressure. The potential health benefits of dark chocolate keep piling up, and scientists are now homing in on what ingredients in chocolate might help prevent obesity, as well as type-2 diabetes. They found that one particular type of antioxidant in cocoa prevented laboratory mice from gaining excess weight and lowered their blood sugar levels. The report appears in ACS' Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry.

2 Apr 2014

Thorne Research launches NiaCel that supports endurance, energy and healthy aging

Thorne Research today announced the launch of NiaCel™, an innovative nutritional supplement that supports endurance, energy, and healthy aging.

2 Apr 2014

Oats Nutrition and Technology: A comprehensive textbook from Quaker

Considered the most comprehensive and up-to-date textbook about the life cycle of oats, Oats Nutrition and Technology was released from Wiley-Blackwell publishers, and is now available at all major online publishing websites, including Amazon.com.

2 Apr 2014

FDA expands age indication of Adacel vaccine for immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approved age indication of Adacel® (Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed; Tdap) for active booster immunization for the prevention of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis as a single dose in persons 10 through 64 years of age.

2 Apr 2014

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Study identifies touch-activated molecule in skin cells

Researchers demonstrate accurate identification of amino acids

Adolescents in Sweden are at increased risk for type 1 diabetes than previously thought

Continuous glucose monitoring in children: an interview with Terrance Gregg, CEO of Dexcom

Lifestyle interventions may help pre-diabetics dodge risk of death from cardiovascular disease

Study shows high-risk drinking may improve post weight loss surgery

Magnetically controlled nanoparticles force tumour cells to 'self-destruct', shows research

Nearly six in ten don't get enough sleep, says online survey

Sanford-Burnham to present new cancer research data at AACR 2014

Metabolon announces launch of fourth-generation metabolomics platform

Adherent Health announces results of 2014 Patient Preference Study

BDSI enrolls first patient in Clonidine Topical Gel Phase 3 trial for treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy

Clinical Therapeutics features a special report on trans fat

Study of diabetes prevention programmes suggests need for more implementation of NICE guidance

Young adults participated in cardio fitness activities may preserve memory, thinking skills in middle age

Managing pregnancy-related complications: an interview with Dr. Mark Zakowski

Scientists find that ingredients in chocolate may help prevent obesity

Thorne Research launches NiaCel that supports endurance, energy and healthy aging

Oats Nutrition and Technology: A comprehensive textbook from Quaker

FDA expands age indication of Adacel vaccine for immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis

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