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New research project to combat obesity, type 2 diabetes receives NIH funding

A research project headed by a faculty member from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, which will explore whether administering a protein that's produced in the body can help prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes, has received $464,145 in funding from the National Institutes of Health.

20 Nov 2018

Study highlights a new predictor of type 2 diabetes

Henry Ford Hospital researchers may have unknowingly happened on a new predictor of type 2 diabetes as part of a new ultrasound shoulder study.

20 Nov 2018

Study: 45 minutes of patient education can help better manage chronic diseases

Just 45 minutes of patient education can improve outcomes for patients with chronic diseases, according to a study in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

19 Nov 2018

Vision impairments may increase risk of falls in older adults

Vision impairment and blindness affect one in 11 Americans age 65 and older. Because our population is aging, the number of older adults with vision problems is predicted to rise.

19 Nov 2018

New glucose binding molecule could be key to better metabolic control for diabetics

Scientists from the University of Bristol have designed a new synthetic glucose binding molecule platform that brings us one step closer to the development of the world's first glucose-responsive insulin which, say researchers, will transform the treatment of diabetes.

19 Nov 2018

Receptor structure could be key to developing new osteoporosis drugs

Researchers at the University of Zurich have determined the three-dimensional structure of a receptor that controls the release of calcium from bones. The receptor is now one of the main candidates for developing new drugs to treat osteoporosis.

19 Nov 2018

Shoulder ultrasounds could be used to predict diabetes

Researchers have shown that it may be possible to use ultrasound scans of a muscle in the shoulder to predict diabetes.

19 Nov 2018

Study reveals impact of residual inflammatory risk on clinical outcomes after PCI

Patients who have persistently high levels of inflammation following percutaneous coronary intervention for coronary artery disease are significantly more likely to die from any cause or to have a heart attack within a year, according to a study of 7,026 patients published in the European Heart Journal.

19 Nov 2018

Insilico Medicine to introduce 'Cure a disease in a year' program at Biodata World Congress 2018

Insilico Medicine, a Rockville-based company developing the end-to-end drug discovery and real world evidence pipeline utilizing the next generation artificial intelligence, will present its research and introduce the "Cure a disease in a year" program at the World's leading congress for big data in precision medicine - Biodata World Congress 2018.

19 Nov 2018

Urine test to check if patients take their medications will save the NHS money, say researchers

A research team led by scientists and doctors in Leicester and the Netherlands has shown that a urine test to measure whether patients are taking their medications will save the NHS money.

19 Nov 2018

Experts debate over whether gut or brain is more important in regulating appetite

Whether gut or brain hormones are more important for the regulation of appetite and metabolism is not clearly defined. Imbalances in the control of appetite and metabolism can lead to obesity and diabetes, which have a negative impact on people's health and healthcare costs.

19 Nov 2018

Workplace bullying or violence linked to higher risk of cardiovascular problems

People who are bullied at work or experience violence at work are at higher risk of heart and brain blood vessel problems, including heart attacks and stroke, according to the largest prospective study to investigate the link, which is published in the European Heart Journal today (Monday).

18 Nov 2018

Static and dynamic physical activities offer varying protection against heart disease

While it is well known that physical activity is important for heart health, neither research nor recommendations consistently differentiate between the benefits of different types of physical activity.

17 Nov 2018

Obesity significantly increases risk of Type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease

A Cleveland Clinic genetic analysis has found that obesity itself, not just the adverse health effects associated with it, significantly increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. The paper was published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open.

17 Nov 2018

Long term exposure to road traffic noise linked with greater obesity risk

Long term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with increased risk of obesity. This was the conclusion of a study involving the participation of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, a research center supported by the "la Caixa" Banking Foundation. The study has been published in Environment International.

16 Nov 2018

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

New research project to combat obesity, type 2 diabetes receives NIH funding

Study highlights a new predictor of type 2 diabetes

Study: 45 minutes of patient education can help better manage chronic diseases

Vision impairments may increase risk of falls in older adults

New glucose binding molecule could be key to better metabolic control for diabetics

Receptor structure could be key to developing new osteoporosis drugs

Shoulder ultrasounds could be used to predict diabetes

Study reveals impact of residual inflammatory risk on clinical outcomes after PCI

Insilico Medicine to introduce 'Cure a disease in a year' program at Biodata World Congress 2018

Urine test to check if patients take their medications will save the NHS money, say researchers

Experts debate over whether gut or brain is more important in regulating appetite

Workplace bullying or violence linked to higher risk of cardiovascular problems

Static and dynamic physical activities offer varying protection against heart disease

Obesity significantly increases risk of Type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease

Long term exposure to road traffic noise linked with greater obesity risk

New shoe insole technology could help diabetic ulcers heal better while walking

Non-coding genetic variant plays key role in endothelial function and disease incidence

New clinical algorithm to help individuals manage type 2 diabetes when fasting during Ramadan

Ascensia launches campaign for World Diabetes Day 2018 to celebrate essential role of families in diabetes care

Parents and carers of people with diabetes experience emotional or mental health problems

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