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Latest Diabetes News and Research

Genmab, Janssen partner to develop and commercialize daratumumab for multiple myeloma

Janssen Biotech, Inc., one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, announced today that it has executed a global license and development agreement with the Danish company Genmab A/S for the anti-cancer compound, daratumumab.

30 Aug 2012

Israel's Ministry of Health approves Medgenics’ INFRADURE Phase I/II clinical trials for hepatitis C

Medgenics, Inc., the developer of Biopump, a novel technology for the sustained production and delivery of therapeutic proteins in patients using their own tissue, today announced that Israel's Ministry of Health (MOH) has approved two Phase I/II clinical trials to assess the safety and efficacy of INFRADURE in patients with hepatitis C.

30 Aug 2012

Lilly decides to terminate pomaglumetad methionil Phase III trial on schizophrenia

Eli Lilly and Company announced today the decision to stop ongoing clinical studies investigating pomaglumetad methionil, also known as mGlu2/3, for the treatment of patients suffering from schizophrenia.

30 Aug 2012

Jobless working-age people with diabetes less likely to adhere to their medications

If you're diabetic or prone to diabetes, having a steady job appears to be good for your health, and not just because of the insurance coverage.

30 Aug 2012

Evidence lacking for use of misoprostol in PPH prevention

There is insufficient evidence for the effectiveness of misoprostol in preventing postpartum hemorrhage, suggest findings from a review of available research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.

29 Aug 2012

Mortality risk similar for White vs Black diabetics

Diabetes does not lead to an intrinsically poorer survival in African Americans than it does in White Americans, report US researchers.

29 Aug 2012

Neuromuscular block may not hamper facemask airway success

It may not be necessary to wait to establish good facemask ventilation before administering neuromuscular block, a study suggests.

29 Aug 2012

Study finds decline in 30-day mortality of acute myocardial infarction with improved treatment

Improved treatment after acute myocardial infarction and less severe patient profile have reduced 30-day mortality over the past 15 years, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012.

29 Aug 2012

Study shows molecular mechanism behind type 3c pancreatic diabetes

Mice develop pancreatic diabetes (type 3c) when they lack certain genes in the E2F group, and to understand how this happens, Olatz Zenarruzabeitia has focussed on the molecular mechanism behind it.

29 Aug 2012

New method simplifies pharmaceutical production of proteins

Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a method to simplify the pharmaceutical production of proteins used in drugs that treat a variety of diseases and health conditions, including diabetes, cancer, arthritis and macular degeneration.

29 Aug 2012

Scientists decode signals that boost the burning of fat

The numbers of obese people are climbing steeply all over the world - with obvious major consequences for their health. Due to excess food intake and a lack of physical activity, but also due to genetic factors, the risk for overweight people dying from diseases like coronary heart disease, diabetes und atherosclerosis increases.

29 Aug 2012

St. Jude’s EnligHTN renal denervation system safe and effective in treating resistant hypertension

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, today announced that interim data demonstrated the company's EnligHTN renal denervation system is safe and effective for the treatment of resistant hypertension.

29 Aug 2012

VA report shows improvement in gender disparities in 12 out of 14 HEDIS measures

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released a report that shows improvement in gender disparities in 12 out of 14 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures in VA since 2008.

29 Aug 2012

Small, ingestible sensor can track patient medication intake, activity levels; Technology to be tested for TB treatment

The FDA last month approved for use a small ingestible sensor that, when embedded into a pill, can help "keep track of whether a patient is taking their medicine on time," Reuters reports.

29 Aug 2012

Aeterna Zentaris commences enrollment in AEZS-130 Phase 2A trial for cancer cachexia

Aeterna Zentaris Inc. today announced that a first patient has been recruited for a Phase 2A trial with its ghrelin agonist, AEZS-130 in patients with cancer cachexia.

28 Aug 2012

Global platelet reactivity effectively identifies ACS patients at high risk of ischemic events

Global platelet reactivity is more effective than responsiveness to clopidogrel in identifying acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients at high risk of ischemic events, according to research presented at the ESC Congress today. The results from the RECLOSE 2-ACS study were presented by Dr Rossella Marcucci from Italy.

28 Aug 2012

Increased incidence of Type 2 diabetes in children

Alarming increases of Type 2 diabetes in children are no closer to being managed successfully according to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine showing common diabetes-control medications failed to work in children.

28 Aug 2012

Friedreich Ataxia Research Alliance, USF ARC to host ‘Understanding a Cure’ symposium

Scientists, clinicians and patients will gather at the University of South Florida's Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) in downtown Tampa Sept. 6 to share research insights and energize the search for a cure for Friedreich's ataxia and related disorders.

28 Aug 2012

Copeptin estimates prognosis in patients with heart failure

Copeptin predicts prognosis in patients with heart failure, according to research presented at the ESC Congress today, August 25, by Professor Stefan St-rk from Germany.

28 Aug 2012

Study shows why some fats may encourage growth of harmful bacteria in the digestive system

All dietary fats are not created equal. Some types of fats have been linked to ailments like heart disease and diabetes, while others, like those often found in plants and fish, have well documented health benefits.

28 Aug 2012

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Genmab, Janssen partner to develop and commercialize daratumumab for multiple myeloma

Israel's Ministry of Health approves Medgenics’ INFRADURE Phase I/II clinical trials for hepatitis C

Lilly decides to terminate pomaglumetad methionil Phase III trial on schizophrenia

Jobless working-age people with diabetes less likely to adhere to their medications

Evidence lacking for use of misoprostol in PPH prevention

Mortality risk similar for White vs Black diabetics

Neuromuscular block may not hamper facemask airway success

Study finds decline in 30-day mortality of acute myocardial infarction with improved treatment

Study shows molecular mechanism behind type 3c pancreatic diabetes

New method simplifies pharmaceutical production of proteins

Scientists decode signals that boost the burning of fat

St. Jude’s EnligHTN renal denervation system safe and effective in treating resistant hypertension

VA report shows improvement in gender disparities in 12 out of 14 HEDIS measures

Small, ingestible sensor can track patient medication intake, activity levels; Technology to be tested for TB treatment

Aeterna Zentaris commences enrollment in AEZS-130 Phase 2A trial for cancer cachexia

Global platelet reactivity effectively identifies ACS patients at high risk of ischemic events

Increased incidence of Type 2 diabetes in children

Friedreich Ataxia Research Alliance, USF ARC to host ‘Understanding a Cure’ symposium

Copeptin estimates prognosis in patients with heart failure

Study shows why some fats may encourage growth of harmful bacteria in the digestive system

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