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Short-term functional high-intensity training may improve beta-cell function in adults with type 2 diabetes

A new study finds that short, functional-movement and resistance training workouts, called functional high-intensity training (F-HIT), may improve beta-cell function in adults with type 2 diabetes.

31 May 2017

Nearly half of adults with mood disorders experience chronic pain, survey finds

In a survey of adults with anxiety or a mood disorder like depression or bipolar disorder, about half reported experiencing chronic pain, according to researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

31 May 2017

New chartbook illustrates burden of chronic illnesses

A new publication illustrates the burden that chronic illnesses impose on American society, demonstrating through charts and graphics how 60 percent of American adults suffer from at least one chronic health condition and 42 percent have more than one.

31 May 2017

Sugar sponges could one day serve as treatment for diabetes

Many diabetes patients must inject themselves with insulin, sometimes several times a day, while others take medications orally to control blood sugar.

31 May 2017

Study shows how hyperglycemia following surgery for PAD affects post-surgical outcomes

High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin to turn blood glucose into energy.

31 May 2017

New handheld tissue scanner allows looking under the skin of psoriasis patients

A newly developed tissue scanner allows looking under the skin of psoriasis patients. This provides clinically relevant information, such as the structure of skin layers and blood vessels, without the need for contrast agents or radiation exposure.

31 May 2017

Study: Type 2 diabetes linked to bacteria that penetrate mucus lining of the colon

In humans, developing metabolic disease, particularly type 2 diabetes, is correlated with having bacteria that penetrate the mucus lining of the colon, according to a study led by Drs. Benoit Chassaing and Andrew Gewirtz at Georgia State University.

30 May 2017

Child's attendance in obesity therapy not necessary to achieve effective outcomes, study shows

One-third of American children are overweight or obese, which is associated with serious health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease and asthma.

30 May 2017

Obesity in childhood has lasting health effects on the body

Obesity in childhood has long term health implications stretching into adulthood, a new study in the journal Obesity Reviews reveals.

30 May 2017

New study identifies substantial unmet needs in Indigenous infant disease prevention, medical care

First Nations and Inuit babies were hospitalized much more often in the first year of life compared with non-Indigenous babies, many for preventable illnesses, found a new study of infant hospitalizations in Quebec, Canada, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) http://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.160900.

29 May 2017

British Society for Rheumatology releases updated clinical guideline for gout management

Today we release the important update to our most ‘in demand’ clinical guideline, on the Management of Gout. Gout is the most searched for term on our website and it’s is a particularly painful form of arthritis which is becoming more common, yet continues to be poorly managed.

29 May 2017

New therapeutic approach could save diabetics from amputation by promoting wound healing

Diabetic patients frequently have lesions on their feet that are very difficult to heal due to poor blood circulation. In cases of serious non-healing infections, a decision to amputate could be made. A new therapeutic approach, presented recently in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology by Canadian researchers affiliated with the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre, could prevent these complications by promoting wound healing.

29 May 2017

FDA approves expanded use of Zykadia for first-line treatment of ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC

Novartis today announced the US Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of Zykadia (ceritinib) to include the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors are anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive, as detected by an FDA-approved test.

27 May 2017

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Short-term functional high-intensity training may improve beta-cell function in adults with type 2 diabetes

Nearly half of adults with mood disorders experience chronic pain, survey finds

New chartbook illustrates burden of chronic illnesses

Sugar sponges could one day serve as treatment for diabetes

Study shows how hyperglycemia following surgery for PAD affects post-surgical outcomes

New handheld tissue scanner allows looking under the skin of psoriasis patients

Study: Type 2 diabetes linked to bacteria that penetrate mucus lining of the colon

Child's attendance in obesity therapy not necessary to achieve effective outcomes, study shows

Obesity in childhood has lasting health effects on the body

New study identifies substantial unmet needs in Indigenous infant disease prevention, medical care

British Society for Rheumatology releases updated clinical guideline for gout management

New therapeutic approach could save diabetics from amputation by promoting wound healing

FDA approves expanded use of Zykadia for first-line treatment of ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC

Diabetic donor kidneys may offer greater survival benefit to transplant candidates

New study finds clear trend of HIV patients persisting with treatment longer than usual

Study examines relationship between statin use and heart structure, function

Some types of cancers are heavily dependent on sugar, study shows

Scientists discover receptor protein that promotes chronic heart failure

New study finds dramatic reorganization of the gut caused by weight loss surgery

New NMR machine at TSRI’s Florida campus will help advance drug development process

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