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Insulin use linked to lung cancer risk in diabetes

Postmenopausal women with treated diabetes may be at an increased risk for lung cancer, particularly if they are on insulin, say researchers.

30 May 2012

Researchers identify mechanism key in drug allergy

Adverse drug reactions are a major issue that cause harm, are costly and restrict treatment options for patients and the development of new drugs. A groundbreaking finding by researchers from the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology could lead to a new way to dramatically improve drug safety by identifying drugs at risk to cause potentially fatal genetic-linked hypersensitivity reactions before their use in man.

30 May 2012

Calcium supplements may raise heart attack risk

Increased dietary calcium intake has no overall cardiovascular benefits, and calcium supplements appear to raise the risk for myocardial infarction, warn investigators.

30 May 2012

Death prediction for patients with pneumonia and raised glucose levels

Raised blood sugar (glucose) levels on admission to hospital can predict deaths in patients with community acquired pneumonia but without pre-existing diabetes, finds a study published on bmj.com today.

30 May 2012

Better urban planning is key to improving health of 60% of global population that will be living in cities by 2030

The proportion of the world’s population that lives in cities has been steadily rising, so that 3 in 5 of all people globally will live in a city by 2030. The UCL (University College London)/Lancet Commission on Healthy Cities explores the many issues other than health services that contribute to population health in a city environment.

30 May 2012

First study to look at link between vitamin D and onset of new mobility disability in older adults

Older adults who don't get enough vitamin D - either from diet, supplements or sun exposure - may be at increased risk of developing mobility limitations and disability, according to new research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

30 May 2012

Patients with history of skin infection more likely to develop surgical site infections

Johns Hopkins scientists have engineered cells that behave like AND and OR Boolean logic gates, producing an output based on one or more unique inputs. This feat, published in the May issue of Nature Chemical Biology, could eventually help researchers create computers that use cells as tiny circuits.

30 May 2012

Officials at 65th World Health Assembly adopt resolutions on broad range of health issues

"The 65th World Health Assembly concluded Saturday after adopting 21 resolutions and three decisions on a broad range of health issues," a WHO press release reports.

30 May 2012

Use of transplanted induced pluripotent stem cells could lead to new treatments for HD

Researchers from South Korea, Sweden, and the United States have collaborated on a project to restore neuron function to parts of the brain damaged by Huntington's disease (HD) by successfully transplanting HD-induced pluripotent stem cells into animal models.

30 May 2012

State roundup: The effects of proposed Calif. budget cuts; Fewer free vaccinations in Texas

Low-income children in rural California communities are in jeopardy of losing their doctors and health care plans under Gov. Jerry Brown's budget proposal, state lawmakers, doctors and health advocates say. The governor is proposing to transfer nearly 900,000 children enrolled in Healthy Families, the state's Children's Health Insurance Program, to Medi-Cal – a program aimed at serving the state's poorest families, seniors and disabled residents.

30 May 2012

ASCs promising source of cells for use in plastic surgery and regenerative medicine

Adipose stem cells (ASCs)—stem cells derived from fat—are a promising source of cells for use in plastic surgery and regenerative medicine, according to a special review in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 May 2012

Bananas have healthier blend of sugars than sports drinks

Bananas have long been a favorite source of energy for endurance and recreational athletes. Bananas are a rich source of potassium and other nutrients, and are easy for cyclists, runners or hikers to carry.

30 May 2012

Scientists identify 20 distinct gene mutations in patients with FGD

A rare disease which often first presents in newborn babies has been traced to a novel genetic defect, scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have found.

30 May 2012

NAC may be an effective therapy for some features of autism

A specific antioxidant supplement may be an effective therapy for some features of autism, according to a pilot trial from the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital that involved 31 children with the disorder.

30 May 2012

Link between high levels of PCB and distribution of abdominal fat

There is a correlation between high levels of the environmental toxin PCB and the distribution of body fat to the abdomen. This is shown in a new study published today in the scientific journal Obesity. Abdominal fat is already known to increase the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, among other conditions.

30 May 2012

Exendin-4 significantly minimizes damage in TBI animal models

Although the death toll is relatively low for people who suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI), it can have severe, life-long consequences for brain function. TBI can impair a patient's mental abilities, impact memory and behavior, and lead to dramatic personality changes. And long-term medical treatment carries a high economic cost.

30 May 2012

FDA accepts NDA filing for KYNAMRO to treat HoFH

Genzyme, a Sanofi company, and Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc., announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted for filing the New Drug Application for KYNAMRO (mipomersen sodium) for the treatment of patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

29 May 2012

Pre-harvest vaccines for management of E. coli in Canadian beef receive favourable conclusion

Bioniche Life Sciences Inc., a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, today announced that a Public Health Agency of Canada study assessing the effects of various interventions on the management of E. coli O157:H7 in Canadian beef came to a favourable conclusion with regard to pre-harvest vaccines such as the Company's Econiche cattle vaccine.

29 May 2012

Intensive glycemic control not associated with reduced risk of kidney failure in type-2 diabetics

Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that intensively controlling glucose (glycemic) levels in type-2 diabetes patients may not reduce the risk of kidney failure. The study, which is a review of data from seven clinical trials, is published in the May 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

29 May 2012

Aggressive efforts to lower blood pressure in people with diabetes are paying off

Aggressive efforts to lower blood pressure in people with diabetes are paying off - perhaps too well, according to a new study.

29 May 2012

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Insulin use linked to lung cancer risk in diabetes

Researchers identify mechanism key in drug allergy

Calcium supplements may raise heart attack risk

Death prediction for patients with pneumonia and raised glucose levels

Better urban planning is key to improving health of 60% of global population that will be living in cities by 2030

First study to look at link between vitamin D and onset of new mobility disability in older adults

Patients with history of skin infection more likely to develop surgical site infections

Officials at 65th World Health Assembly adopt resolutions on broad range of health issues

Use of transplanted induced pluripotent stem cells could lead to new treatments for HD

State roundup: The effects of proposed Calif. budget cuts; Fewer free vaccinations in Texas

ASCs promising source of cells for use in plastic surgery and regenerative medicine

Bananas have healthier blend of sugars than sports drinks

Scientists identify 20 distinct gene mutations in patients with FGD

NAC may be an effective therapy for some features of autism

Link between high levels of PCB and distribution of abdominal fat

Exendin-4 significantly minimizes damage in TBI animal models

FDA accepts NDA filing for KYNAMRO to treat HoFH

Pre-harvest vaccines for management of E. coli in Canadian beef receive favourable conclusion

Intensive glycemic control not associated with reduced risk of kidney failure in type-2 diabetics

Aggressive efforts to lower blood pressure in people with diabetes are paying off

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