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The Indian second wave: SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced immunity could be ineffective in protecting population

Researchers decided to investigate how effective immunity gained from previous SARS-CoV-2 infection protects a wider community from disease.

15 Sep 2021

Jumpcode Genomics and TGen collaborate on genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2

Jumpcode Genomics, a genome technology platform company focused on improving the understanding of human biology, announced today a collaboration with the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope, to aid investigations into the genomic epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

14 Sep 2021

Eye conditions linked to increased risk of dementia

Age-related macular degeneration, cataract and diabetes-related eye disease are linked to an increased risk of dementia, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

14 Sep 2021

New method for profiling tissue-specific secretory proteins in live mice

Researchers have presented a method for profiling tissue-specific secretory proteins in live mice. This method is expected to be applicable to various tissues or disease models for investigating biomarkers or therapeutic targets involved in disease progression.

14 Sep 2021

Family's socio-economic status may influence children's composition of gut microbiome

Findings of a nationwide study led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute, an affiliate of City of Hope, suggest that a family's socio-economic status may influence children's composition of gut microbiome - the mix of microscopic organisms within the digestive tract.

14 Sep 2021

Prenatal ultrafine PM exposure has adverse effects on children’s health, development

Particulate matter (PM) is a major component of air pollution that is increasingly associated with long-term consequences for the health and development of children.

14 Sep 2021

Synthetic molecular code shows promise towards improving immunotherapy response of cancer patients

A synthetic molecular code shows promise towards improving the response of some cancer patients to immunotherapy treatments.

14 Sep 2021

COVID-19 lockdown linked to improved glycemic control in type 1 diabetes

A new study looks at changes in the glycemic control in patients with diabetes during the lockdowns implemented to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

13 Sep 2021

Experimental device offers glycemic control to hyperinsulinism patients after pancreatectomy

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have demonstrated that an experimental device can improve blood sugar control in patients who developed diabetes after their pancreas was removed to treat their hyperinsulinism, a genetic disease in which the pancreas produces too much insulin.

13 Sep 2021

Emotional support and resilience can help mitigate the psychological effects of the pandemic

Health care workers with high resilience or strong emotional support were protected against the effects of stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic compared to those who had low emotional support or resilience, according to a study published September 13 in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

13 Sep 2021

‘No-touch’ technique to remove leg veins leads to better outcomes after heart bypass surgery

When a modified surgical technique was used to gently remove sections of leg veins used in coronary artery bypass surgery, the grafts were less likely to become blocked and fewer people had a recurrence of heart-related chest pain, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

13 Sep 2021

CRG launches Europe's first continent-wide PhD training program for medical doctors

The Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona has today launched Europe's first continent-wide PhD training programme for medical doctors.

13 Sep 2021

Carbohydrate-insulin model can better explain obesity and weight gain

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

13 Sep 2021

Novel method enables 3D imaging of human organs with micrometer precision

Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, now demonstrate a method by which specific cell types in human organs can be studied with micrometer precision.

13 Sep 2021

The rate of vaccine-induced heart inflammation in children

In a paper uploaded to the preprint server medRxiv*, a risk-benefit analysis was undertaken utilizing data collected from VAERS relating to adolescents having received an mRNA vaccine before June 18th 2021.

13 Sep 2021

Research suggests current smokers not at excess risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Now, a new study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server investigates this relationship further and suggests that current smoking is not associated with a higher incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

13 Sep 2021

Demographic analysis of patients affected by COVID-19 in the USA

A collaborative effort aimed to determine a possible demographic explanation of COVID-19 mortality on the basis of age, sex, and ethnicity.

12 Sep 2021

Expanding Medicaid eligibility may improve blood pressure, glucose control

In the 26 states that expanded Medicaid eligibility by January 2014, federally qualified health centers observed reductions in uninsured patients and improvements in hypertension and glucose measurements, particularly among Black and Hispanic patients.

12 Sep 2021

Standing is associated with better insulin sensitivity and metabolic health

Insulin is a key hormone in energy metabolism and blood sugar regulation. Normal insulin function in the body may be disturbed by e.g. overweight, leading to decreased insulin sensitivity and increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

12 Sep 2021

First rat model recapitulates all disabling alterations experienced by patients with Morquio A disease

A research team from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona has generated the first rat model recapitulating all disabling alterations experienced by patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA, also known as Morquio A disease.

12 Sep 2021

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

The Indian second wave: SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced immunity could be ineffective in protecting population

Jumpcode Genomics and TGen collaborate on genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2

Eye conditions linked to increased risk of dementia

New method for profiling tissue-specific secretory proteins in live mice

Family's socio-economic status may influence children's composition of gut microbiome

Prenatal ultrafine PM exposure has adverse effects on children’s health, development

Synthetic molecular code shows promise towards improving immunotherapy response of cancer patients

COVID-19 lockdown linked to improved glycemic control in type 1 diabetes

Experimental device offers glycemic control to hyperinsulinism patients after pancreatectomy

Emotional support and resilience can help mitigate the psychological effects of the pandemic

‘No-touch’ technique to remove leg veins leads to better outcomes after heart bypass surgery

CRG launches Europe's first continent-wide PhD training program for medical doctors

Carbohydrate-insulin model can better explain obesity and weight gain

Novel method enables 3D imaging of human organs with micrometer precision

The rate of vaccine-induced heart inflammation in children

Research suggests current smokers not at excess risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Demographic analysis of patients affected by COVID-19 in the USA

Expanding Medicaid eligibility may improve blood pressure, glucose control

Standing is associated with better insulin sensitivity and metabolic health

First rat model recapitulates all disabling alterations experienced by patients with Morquio A disease

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