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Proteomics unravels molecular mechanisms influenced by genetic variations

How does type 2 diabetes develop? A team of researchers headed by the Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technical University of Munich has come closer to finding an answer to this problem. The team examined the functional effects of exemplary genetic variations relevant for type 2 diabetes. Their approach can be applied to many clinical pictures.

28 Mar 2017

CHLA receives NIH grant for biomedical research training to disadvantaged undergraduate students

Emil Bogenmann, PhD, EdD, at The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, received a five-year renewal grant of $1.3 million from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health to provide biomedical research training to disadvantaged college undergraduates.

27 Mar 2017

Researchers identify novel compounds that decrease glucose production in liver cells

Scientists may have found a new tool for studying—and maybe even treating—Type 2 diabetes, the form of diabetes considered responsible for close to 95 percent of cases in the United States.

27 Mar 2017

Study shows existence of numerous, varied genetic syndromes linked to obesity than previously thought

A new study led by researchers from McMaster University has shown that, while relatively rare in the general population, there are a large number of varied, genetic syndromes associated with obesity.

27 Mar 2017

Patent analysis reveals that saffron bioactives can be used to treat multiple disorders

Increased stress levels, sleep disorders and obesity have become hallmarks of present lifestyle. These conditions are often correlated with serious health problems such as cancer, diabetes, cerebral ischemia, stroke, etc.

27 Mar 2017

3U researchers discover biological marker that could predict development of Type 1 diabetes

A significant finding has been made by the 3U Diabetes Consortium, of Dublin City University, Maynooth University and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, which has the potential to contribute to the identification of biological markers that predict the development of Type 1 diabetes, a chronic autoimmune disease.

27 Mar 2017

First national survey reveals high burden of iodine deficiency among Israelis

62% of school-age children and 85% of pregnant women in Israel have low iodine intakes, according to the country's first national iodine survey. Government funding and legislation, and a government-regulated program of salt or food iodization, are essential to reducing the deficiency, which poses a high risk of impaired neurological development.

27 Mar 2017

SNIFF study to examine safety, efficacy of nasal insulin for treating Alzheimer’s disease

Can insulin, the hormone used for nearly a century to treat diabetes, improve cognition, memory and daily function in people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease? Rush University Medical Center is testing this innovative potential treatment as part of a new nationwide study.

25 Mar 2017

Endocrine Society praises CMS decision to extend access to therapeutic CGMs

The Endocrine Society praised the decision to extend access to therapeutic continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to older Americans on intensive insulin therapy for diabetes.

25 Mar 2017

WHO launches new ethics guidance to protect rights of TB patients

New tuberculosis (TB) ethics guidance, launched today by the World Health Organization, aims to help ensure that countries implementing the End TB Strategy adhere to sound ethical standards to protect the rights of all those affected.

25 Mar 2017

Antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs can effectively treat diabetic nerve pain, research finds

A federal health agency has found certain antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs are among medications that effectively treat diabetic nerve pain.

25 Mar 2017

Brief periods of vigorous exercise may provide cardiometabolic benefits in children

As little as 10 minutes a day of high-intensity physical activity could help some children reduce their risk of developing heart problems and metabolic diseases such as diabetes, according to an international study led by a researcher at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

25 Mar 2017

Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

Proteomics unravels molecular mechanisms influenced by genetic variations

CHLA receives NIH grant for biomedical research training to disadvantaged undergraduate students

Researchers identify novel compounds that decrease glucose production in liver cells

Study shows existence of numerous, varied genetic syndromes linked to obesity than previously thought

Patent analysis reveals that saffron bioactives can be used to treat multiple disorders

3U researchers discover biological marker that could predict development of Type 1 diabetes

First national survey reveals high burden of iodine deficiency among Israelis

SNIFF study to examine safety, efficacy of nasal insulin for treating Alzheimer’s disease

Endocrine Society praises CMS decision to extend access to therapeutic CGMs

WHO launches new ethics guidance to protect rights of TB patients

Antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs can effectively treat diabetic nerve pain, research finds

Brief periods of vigorous exercise may provide cardiometabolic benefits in children

Excessive sweating could be hyperhidrosis that often goes undiagnosed

Study finds increased body fat in childhood brain cancer survivors

New research reveals surprising culprit involved in self-destruction of axons

SLU researchers aim to tackle diabetes and obesity by capturing benefits of exercise in pill form

Research findings could open new avenue to develop treatments for Alzheimer's disease

Medicare's competitive bidding program reduces access to diabetes testing supplies, survey finds

TUM scientists show how diabetes damages small blood vessels around the heart

Genome sequencing approach opens door to therapy options for rare, neglected cancers

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

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