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Study finds IV acetaminophen to be no more effective than oral counterpart for colectomy patients

Intravenous acetaminophen is no more effective than oral acetaminophen for patients undergoing colorectal procedures, Mount Sinai researchers report in a first-of-its-kind study.

19 Jun 2018

NTU launches new research centers to prevent and treat diseases affecting Singaporeans

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore has launched a suite of new research centres and laboratories to advance the prevention and treatment of the most pressing diseases affecting Singaporeans.

19 Jun 2018

Scientists obtain key information about proteins from single human cells

Scientists have obtained a slew of key information about proteins, the molecular workhorses of all cells, from single human cells for the first time.

19 Jun 2018

Single blood sample can provide adequate confirmation of diabetes

The study, published June 19 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, found evidence that a positive result for two standard diabetes markers in a single blood sample is a highly accurate predictor of diabetes and of major diabetes complications such as kidney disease and heart disease.

19 Jun 2018

Microglia play protective role in response to retinal detachment, shows study

A research team at Massachusetts Eye and Ear has shown that microglia, the primary immune cells of the brain and retina, play a protective role in response to retinal detachment.

19 Jun 2018

Study finds elevated risk of congenital defects in lithium-exposed infants

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found an elevated risk of major congenital malformations in fetuses after first-trimester exposure to lithium, in the largest study ever to examine the risk of birth defects in lithium-exposed babies.

19 Jun 2018

Late onset of diabetes could be indicative of pancreatic cancer

Onset of pancreas cancer after the age of 50 years could be a sign of development of pancreatic cancer finds a new study.

18 Jun 2018

New clinical trial finds no evidence to support use of tamsulosin for kidney stones

The latest research into finding medications to aid the passage of ureteral or kidney stones has shown that tamsulosin is not effective for patients across the board.

18 Jun 2018

Eating plant-based diet can reduce risk for heart problems in people with type 2 diabetes

Plant-based diets improve glycemic control, lead to weight loss, and improve cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new review published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.

18 Jun 2018

Research explores role of autopsy in cardiovascular medicine

Autopsy is often an overlooked source of medical insight which may be hindering advances in cardiovascular medicine, according to new research published in a special issue of the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.

18 Jun 2018

Scientists to focus on big data and genetics to identify risk factors for dementia

Physical activity plays an important part in dementia prevention. In order to identify risk factors for this neurological disease more effectively, scientists will increasingly focus on big data and genetic research, experts reported at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Lisbon.

18 Jun 2018

Diabetes diagnosis may come with increased risk of pancreatic cancer for African-Americans, Latinos

Each year, more than one million Americans are diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes mellitus, also known as type 2 diabetes. The new diagnosis comes with a long list of potential complications: high blood pressure, nerve damage, kidney disease, stroke, glaucoma and more.

18 Jun 2018

Innovative digital home testing kit benefits patients with kidney conditions

An innovative digital home testing kit for patients with kidney conditions has been launched by Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Healthy.io.

18 Jun 2018

People with heart problems do not take enough exercise, shows study

Evidence shows that people with existing heart problems or who are at risk of developing them, are ignoring medical advice and not taking enough exercise.

18 Jun 2018

Recent-onset type 2 diabetes may be early expression of pancreatic cancer

A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that recent-onset type 2 diabetes may be early expression of pancreatic cancer.

18 Jun 2018

Gut microbiome may be potential contributor to depression, anxiety in people with obesity

Like everyone, people with type 2 diabetes and obesity suffer from depression and anxiety, but even more so.

18 Jun 2018

$Chronic use of opioids related to increased risk of fracture nonunion$

Chronic use of opioids related to increased risk of fracture nonunion

Dr. Robert Zura, Professor and Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, was part of a research team reporting that not only may opioid use increase the risk of bone fractures, but opioids may also impair healing.

18 Jun 2018

Study highlights potential use of blood biomarkers as diagnostic tool for sleep apnea

The Dove Medical Press journal, Nature and Science of Sleep, has published a study that highlights the potential use of blood biomarkers as a diagnostic tool for obstructive sleep apnea.

18 Jun 2018

Vitamin D and Diabetes: What You Need To Know

Dr. Cedric Garland discusses the results of a 12-year cohort study which showed that vitamin D3 can prevent type 1 diabetes in 80 percent of cases.

15 Jun 2018

Study provides insights into genetics underlying debilitating pediatric kidney disease

New research provides insights into the genetics underlying a debilitating kidney disease in children. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, could lead to new diagnostics and, ultimately, treatments.

14 Jun 2018

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Study finds IV acetaminophen to be no more effective than oral counterpart for colectomy patients

NTU launches new research centers to prevent and treat diseases affecting Singaporeans

Scientists obtain key information about proteins from single human cells

Single blood sample can provide adequate confirmation of diabetes

Microglia play protective role in response to retinal detachment, shows study

Study finds elevated risk of congenital defects in lithium-exposed infants

Late onset of diabetes could be indicative of pancreatic cancer

New clinical trial finds no evidence to support use of tamsulosin for kidney stones

Eating plant-based diet can reduce risk for heart problems in people with type 2 diabetes

Research explores role of autopsy in cardiovascular medicine

Scientists to focus on big data and genetics to identify risk factors for dementia

Diabetes diagnosis may come with increased risk of pancreatic cancer for African-Americans, Latinos

Innovative digital home testing kit benefits patients with kidney conditions

People with heart problems do not take enough exercise, shows study

Recent-onset type 2 diabetes may be early expression of pancreatic cancer

Gut microbiome may be potential contributor to depression, anxiety in people with obesity

Chronic use of opioids related to increased risk of fracture nonunion

Study highlights potential use of blood biomarkers as diagnostic tool for sleep apnea

Vitamin D and Diabetes: What You Need To Know

Study provides insights into genetics underlying debilitating pediatric kidney disease

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