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Diabetes and tooth loss contribute to faster cognitive decline in older adults

Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Research focused on aging and oral health.

13 Mar 2023

New review outlines the history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapies

In 1957, Maurice Raben successfully isolated and purified the growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland, opening up a potential avenue of GH therapies.

13 Mar 2023

Injectable peptide used for type 2 diabetes shows potential for treating 'blinding' IIH headaches

Patients with 'blinding' headaches known as Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension could be treated with an injectable peptide used for type 2 diabetes, a new trial has found.

13 Mar 2023

Small change to keyhole surgery for prostate cancer can reduce post-operative complications

Surgeons in Germany have shown a small technical change to keyhole surgery for prostate cancer can more than halve one of the most common post-operative complications – where lymphatic fluid collects in the pelvis.

13 Mar 2023

Insulin deficiency leads to reduced pancreas size in type 1 diabetes

Individuals with Type 1 diabetes have a smaller pancreas than people without diabetes. This is surprising because insulin-producing beta cells account for just a small fraction of the pancreas, so the loss of beta cells in Type 1 diabetes would not be expected to reduce pancreas size.

10 Mar 2023

New insight into the possible ASD-cardiometabolic diseases link

A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2009 to 2017 determined that approximately 1 in 44 children ages 3-17 are diagnosed with some form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

10 Mar 2023

Rapid shift to virtual behavioral health care during the pandemic helped adhere to depression treatment

The rapid transition from in-person to care to telemedicine visits at the start of the COVID‑19 pandemic did not adversely affect the quality of care – and even improved some aspects of care – for patients with major depression in a major integrated health system, according to a new report.

10 Mar 2023

Medicaid expansion decreased Black-white disparities in preventable hospitalizations and ED visits

Expanding Medicaid-benefit eligibility to cover all people with income below 139 percent of the federal poverty line reduced Black-white disparities in preventable hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits, according to research from Rutgers University and the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

10 Mar 2023

Light exposure before bedtime may be a easily modifiable risk factor of gestational diabetes

Pregnant persons should dim the lights in their home and turn off or at least dim their screens (computer monitors and smartphones) a few hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, a new Northwestern Medicine study shows.

10 Mar 2023

Dietary polyphenol intake reduces risk of metabolic syndrome

Researchers investigate the relationship between dietary polyphenol intake and metabolic syndrome.

10 Mar 2023

Study explores solutions for advancing health equity through diversifying clinical trials

Despite racial and ethnic minority groups making up nearly half of the United States population, underrepresentation in clinical trials remains a critical challenge.

9 Mar 2023

A small protein could provide a revolutionary approach to tackling obesity-related diseases

Research published today shows that a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM could provide a revolutionary approach to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related diseases such as hepatic steatosis (fatty liver).

9 Mar 2023

New evidence strengthens link between low dose radiation and increased risk of heart disease

Exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation is associated with a modestly increased excess risk of heart disease, finds an analysis of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today.

9 Mar 2023

Researchers develop innovative tool to assess the chances of stroke caused by heart disease

A research team from the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University has jointly developed AICute, an innovative program to assess the chances of stroke caused by heart disease (Ischemic Stroke), aimed at helping hospitals that lack cardiologists to enhance the effectiveness of stroke treatment, reduce congestion in hospitals and medical schools.

9 Mar 2023

Why does insulin cost so much? Big Pharma isn’t the only player driving prices

Eli Lilly & Co.'s announcement that it is slashing prices for its major insulin products could make life easier for some diabetes patients while easing pressure on Big Pharma.

9 Mar 2023

Investigating treat-to-target low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol versus high-intensity statins for coronary artery disease

In a recent study published in JAMA, researchers investigated whether treat-to-target (TTT) low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) therapy was inferior to administering statins of high intensity for clinical outcomes in the long term among coronary artery disease (CAD) patients.

8 Mar 2023

Study shows correlations between symptoms of long COVID and physical inactivity

The link between symptoms of COVID-19 and physical inactivity is increasingly evident.

8 Mar 2023

Discovery could lead to effective treatments for acute alcohol intoxication

A shot of a liver-produced hormone called FGF21 sobered up mice that had passed out from alcohol, allowing them to regain consciousness and coordination much faster than those that didn't receive this treatment, UT Southwestern researchers report in a new study.

8 Mar 2023

Dementia the strongest risk factor for infection with COVID-19 in older people

In 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, dementia was the dominant risk factor for the disease among residents of Swedish nursing homes.

8 Mar 2023

Does treatment status relate to other diseases in gout patients?

A new study shows how urate-lowering therapy (ULT) is related to such conditions as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

8 Mar 2023

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Diabetes and tooth loss contribute to faster cognitive decline in older adults

New review outlines the history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapies

Injectable peptide used for type 2 diabetes shows potential for treating 'blinding' IIH headaches

Small change to keyhole surgery for prostate cancer can reduce post-operative complications

Insulin deficiency leads to reduced pancreas size in type 1 diabetes

New insight into the possible ASD-cardiometabolic diseases link

Rapid shift to virtual behavioral health care during the pandemic helped adhere to depression treatment

Medicaid expansion decreased Black-white disparities in preventable hospitalizations and ED visits

Light exposure before bedtime may be a easily modifiable risk factor of gestational diabetes

Dietary polyphenol intake reduces risk of metabolic syndrome

Study explores solutions for advancing health equity through diversifying clinical trials

A small protein could provide a revolutionary approach to tackling obesity-related diseases

New evidence strengthens link between low dose radiation and increased risk of heart disease

Researchers develop innovative tool to assess the chances of stroke caused by heart disease

Why does insulin cost so much? Big Pharma isn’t the only player driving prices

Investigating treat-to-target low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol versus high-intensity statins for coronary artery disease

Study shows correlations between symptoms of long COVID and physical inactivity

Discovery could lead to effective treatments for acute alcohol intoxication

Dementia the strongest risk factor for infection with COVID-19 in older people

Does treatment status relate to other diseases in gout patients?

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