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Strawberries improve antioxidant capacity of blood

A group of volunteers ate half a kilo of strawberries every day for two weeks to demonstrate that eating this fruit improves the antioxidant capacity of blood. The study, carried out by Italian and Spanish researchers, showed that strawberries boost red blood cells' response to oxidative stress, an imbalance that is associated with various diseases.

21 Jun 2011

Every second counts when performing cardiac arrest resuscitation

A new study has found the number of people who survive after suffering a cardiac arrest outside a hospital drops significantly if the pause between stopping CPR and using a defibrillator to administer an electric shock is longer than 20 seconds.

21 Jun 2011

FDA's draft guidance document addresses artificial pancreas system for type 1 diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued draft guidance that will help advance the development and approval of an artificial pancreas system to treat type 1 diabetes in the United States.

21 Jun 2011

Lorcaserin Phase 3 trial data on type 2 diabetes to be presented at ADA 2011

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Eisai Inc. announced today that lorcaserin data from the Phase 3 BLOOM-DM trial will be presented in poster sessions at the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 71st Scientific Sessions in San Diego, California.

21 Jun 2011

Halozyme to present three data on Ultrafast Insulin programs at ADA 2011

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing products targeting the extracellular matrix, today announced three upcoming data presentations for it Ultrafast Insulin programs at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 71st Scientific Sessions taking place June 24-28, 2011 at the San Diego Convention Center.

21 Jun 2011

Study sheds new light on body's immune response to hepatitis A, C viruses

A surprising finding in a study comparing hepatitis C virus (HCV) with hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections in chimpanzees by a team that includes scientists from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute sheds new light on the nature of the body's immune response to these viruses.

21 Jun 2011

Atrium to focus on metabolic syndrome, nutrition research

Atrium Innovations Inc., a recognized leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of professionally endorsed, science-based dietary supplements for the health and nutrition industry, today announced a multi-year commitment to nutrition research and to a comprehensive program focusing on metabolic syndrome.

21 Jun 2011

Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim to present new data from diabetes portfolio at ADA scientific sessions

Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly will present the latest data from their diabetes portfolio at the 71st American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions in San Diego on June 25-29.

21 Jun 2011

JDRF launches clinical trials network for treatment of type 1 diabetes

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Canada has announced the official launch of its large-scale effort to support clinical trials evaluating new treatments and technologies for type 1 diabetes in Canada.

21 Jun 2011

NeuroMetrix to introduce NC-stat DPNCheck device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy

NeuroMetrix, Inc. announced today that it expects to meet its planned launch date for its latest product, NC-stat|DPNCheck, which is a fast, accurate, and quantitative test for the evaluation of systemic neuropathies such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

21 Jun 2011

Amylin to present data on investigational diabetes drug candidates at ADA annual meeting

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the Company will present data for its two first-in-class diabetes drugs, BYETTA injection and SYMLIN injection, and its investigational diabetes drug candidates BYDUREON and exenatide once monthly at the 71st Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) being held in San Diego, CA from June 24 to June 28.

21 Jun 2011

Concert to advance CTP-499, C-21191 into Phase 2 trials for diabetic nephropathy and spasticity

Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today the advancement of two programs from its DCE Platform. CTP-499 is progressing into Phase 2 clinical trials for diabetic nephropathy and C-21191 has been selected as a lead candidate for spasticity.

20 Jun 2011

AARP, Philadelphia Department of Recreation to host outdoor Health and Wellness event

AARP and the Philadelphia Department of Recreation will be hosting an outdoor Health and Wellness event on Monday June 20, 2011 from 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm at Love Park in Center City Philadelphia.

20 Jun 2011

Patients who receive poorly co-ordinated care more likely to report medication, treatment errors

Patients who received poorly co-ordinated care or were unable to afford basic medical costs were much more likely to report medication, treatment or care errors, according to an international study published in the July issue of IJCP, the International Journal of Clinical Practice.

20 Jun 2011

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Strawberries improve antioxidant capacity of blood

Every second counts when performing cardiac arrest resuscitation

FDA's draft guidance document addresses artificial pancreas system for type 1 diabetes

Lorcaserin Phase 3 trial data on type 2 diabetes to be presented at ADA 2011

Halozyme to present three data on Ultrafast Insulin programs at ADA 2011

Study sheds new light on body's immune response to hepatitis A, C viruses

Atrium to focus on metabolic syndrome, nutrition research

Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim to present new data from diabetes portfolio at ADA scientific sessions

JDRF launches clinical trials network for treatment of type 1 diabetes

NeuroMetrix to introduce NC-stat DPNCheck device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Amylin to present data on investigational diabetes drug candidates at ADA annual meeting

Concert to advance CTP-499, C-21191 into Phase 2 trials for diabetic nephropathy and spasticity

AARP, Philadelphia Department of Recreation to host outdoor Health and Wellness event

Patients who receive poorly co-ordinated care more likely to report medication, treatment errors

Study: Dyslexia gene controls cilia in brain neurons

Zilver PTX stent more effective than PTA for treatment of femoral artery lesions

Surgeons demonstrate potential genetic basis for varying outcomes of leg vein bypass surgery

Researchers use DNA library to create potential cancer vaccine

Scientists discover linchpin protein that drives mitochondria's calcium machinery

Two thirds of women with breast cancer more likely to die from cardiovascular disease

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