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Research findings provide insights into risks associated with isolated mild hyperglycemia

Despite having mild hyperglycemia for approximately 50 years, patients with a mutation in the gene encoding the enzyme glucokinase had a low prevalence of clinically significant vascular complications, findings that provide insights into the risks associated with isolated mild hyperglycemia, according to a study in the January 15 issue of JAMA.

15 Jan 2014

Viewpoints: 'Celebrating' enrollment numbers; Maryland's website 'debacle;' abortion battle moves again to high court

Today the federal government released the most comprehensive data yet about who signed up for Obamacare through Dec. 28. There's reason to cheer for both the law's supporters and its detractors. ... Today's numbers don't settle the question of whether the administration will hit its goals for enrollment in the exchanges, measured either in raw numbers or demographic breakdown. But they show that those goals are within reach (Christopher Flavelle, 1/13).

15 Jan 2014

Cedars-Sinai investigators identify new molecular abnormalities in diabetic cornea

Investigators at the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute have identified new molecular abnormalities in the diabetic cornea that could contribute to eye problems in affected patients. With this new knowledge, investigators aim to accelerate the process of healing and repair in damaged corneas to ultimately reverse the effects of diabetes-induced eye complications.

15 Jan 2014

New gold nanoparticle method allows for tracking studies of virus pathways in tissues

Enteroviruses are pathogenic viruses infecting humans. This group consists of polioviruses, coxsackieviruses, echoviruses and rhinoviruses. Enteroviruses are the most common causes of flu, but they also cause serious symptoms such as heart muscle infections and paralysis. Recently, enteroviruses have been linked with chronic diseases such as diabetes.

15 Jan 2014

Joslin Diabetes Center launches pilot program with Truman Medical Centers to test JCAT

Joslin Diabetes Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has launched a pilot program in conjunction with Truman Medical Centers, the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Schools of Medicine to test the capabilities of a novel and innovative care analytics tool called the Joslin Clinical Analytical Tool (JCAT™).

15 Jan 2014

New minimally invasive procedure for AF patients who are intolerant of blood-thinning medications

Sanford Heart Hospitals in Fargo and Sioux Falls now provide a new, minimally invasive procedure for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients who are intolerant of blood-thinning medications. Atrial fibrillation is a heart disorder that affects nearly 3 million adults in the United States.

15 Jan 2014

Hepatitis C infection varies widely among different Hispanic groups in the U.S.

The first study of hepatitis C infection among different Hispanic groups in the U.S. has found that infection with the virus varies widely, with Puerto Rican Hispanics much more likely than other groups to be infected. The study, led by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, highlights which Hispanic populations would benefit most from increased hepatitis C testing and treatment.

15 Jan 2014

New programme to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes in people with schizophrenia

A group of researchers, led by Professor Richard Holt at the University of Southampton, are to investigate whether people with schizophrenia or first episode psychosis are able to reduce their weight through a structured education programme.

14 Jan 2014

High concentrations of serum omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

High concentrations of serum long-chain omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a University of Eastern Finland study published recently in Diabetes Care. The sources of these fatty acids are fish and fish oils.

14 Jan 2014

FDA approves Farxiga tablets to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Farxiga™ [far-SEE-ga] (dapagliflozin), a once-daily oral treatment indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

13 Jan 2014

Obesity interferes with blood pressure control

Patients who are overweight or obese have a high risk for uncontrolled blood pressure, despite often taking multiple antihypertensive agents, say researchers.

13 Jan 2014

Study: Variations in non-coding sections of genome might be main contributors to type 2 diabetes risk

Variations in non-coding sections of the genome might be important contributors to type 2 diabetes risk, according to a new study.

13 Jan 2014

Cardiovascular conditions may be overlooked in bipolar disorder

Cardiovascular comorbidities may be going under-recognized and undertreated in patients with bipolar disorder, say UK researchers.

10 Jan 2014

Study finds pre-packaged set meals can help weight loss more than self-directed dieting

A study conducted by an obesity and food research centre in Hull has found that a provision of pre-packaged set meals can help people lose more weight compared to self-directed dieting.

10 Jan 2014

NPF, CORRONA to create first psoriasis registry to improve treatments and patient outcomes

To advance understanding of psoriasis—the most common autoimmune disease in the country, affecting up to 7.5 million Americans—and help scientists and clinicians improve treatments and patient outcomes, the National Psoriasis Foundation and the Consortium of Rheumatology Researchers of North America, Inc. will create the first psoriasis registry co-developed and co-administered by a nonprofit.

10 Jan 2014

New technology efficiently transfers investigational antibodies from blood via blood-brain barrier

Today the scientific journal Neuron published results on the Roche-designed Brain Shuttle technology that efficiently transfers investigational antibodies from the blood through the blood-brain barrier (BBB) into the brain in preclinical models.

10 Jan 2014

Hormone associated with improved glucose metabolism activates calorie-burning brown fat

Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have discovered that a hormone long associated with weight loss and improved glucose metabolism is linked to activation of calorie-burning brown fat.

10 Jan 2014

Researchers examine genetic variants associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Contrary to a common belief, researchers have shown that genetic regions associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes were unlikely to have been beneficial to people at stages through human evolution.

10 Jan 2014

Research: SLPI protein produced by body in response to injury plays vital role in patients with ALF

Findings published in the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases journal, Hepatology, indicate that infection, the commonest cause of mortality in patients with acute liver failure, may be decreased by inhibiting the activity of a protein found in saliva called SLPI.

10 Jan 2014

Brown University biochemist targets diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes can make insulin but their bodies use it so poorly that glucose levels run amok. It's been difficult for scientists to understand what's going awry in the way that tiny, fast-moving proteins signal and regulate glucose metabolism. As a result, while drugs can help somewhat, many patients still must monitor their glucose and inject insulin.

10 Jan 2014

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Research findings provide insights into risks associated with isolated mild hyperglycemia

Viewpoints: 'Celebrating' enrollment numbers; Maryland's website 'debacle;' abortion battle moves again to high court

Cedars-Sinai investigators identify new molecular abnormalities in diabetic cornea

New gold nanoparticle method allows for tracking studies of virus pathways in tissues

Joslin Diabetes Center launches pilot program with Truman Medical Centers to test JCAT

New minimally invasive procedure for AF patients who are intolerant of blood-thinning medications

Hepatitis C infection varies widely among different Hispanic groups in the U.S.

New programme to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes in people with schizophrenia

High concentrations of serum omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

FDA approves Farxiga tablets to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Obesity interferes with blood pressure control

Study: Variations in non-coding sections of genome might be main contributors to type 2 diabetes risk

Cardiovascular conditions may be overlooked in bipolar disorder

Study finds pre-packaged set meals can help weight loss more than self-directed dieting

NPF, CORRONA to create first psoriasis registry to improve treatments and patient outcomes

New technology efficiently transfers investigational antibodies from blood via blood-brain barrier

Hormone associated with improved glucose metabolism activates calorie-burning brown fat

Researchers examine genetic variants associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Research: SLPI protein produced by body in response to injury plays vital role in patients with ALF

Brown University biochemist targets diabetes

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