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GACD funds international research projects that aim to prevent, manage chronic lung diseases

Members of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases are funding more than thirteen international research projects into the prevention and management of chronic lung diseases.

28 Sep 2016

Scientists identify molecule in liver cells that regulates release of fats into the bloodstream

ETH researchers have discovered a molecule in liver cells that controls the release of fat into the bloodstream. This "lock keeper" is present in large quantities in overweight people and leads indirectly to vascular narrowing.

28 Sep 2016

Experimental PET tracer can diagnose concussion-related brain degeneration in living person

An experimental positron emission tomography (PET) tracer can effectively diagnose concussion-related brain degeneration while a person is still alive, according to a proof-of-concept study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published September 27 in the journal Translational Psychiatry.

27 Sep 2016

Interval exercise plans help improve endothelial function in older adults with type 2 diabetes

Resistance-based interval exercise helps improve endothelial function—including blood flow and blood vessel dilation—both in older adults with type 2 diabetes and in age-matched non-exercisers and regular exercisers, according to new research published in the American Journal of Physiology—Heart and Circulatory Physiology.

27 Sep 2016

Headache disorders may increase risk of thyroid condition

Sufferers of migraines, cluster headaches, tension headaches or other headache disorders are at greater risk of developing a thyroid condition called hypothyroidism, according to a study by University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researchers.

27 Sep 2016

New study highlights clinical and economic burden of NAFLD in the U.S. and Europe

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common liver disease worldwide, is increasing in prevalence and is currently estimated to affect approximately one-quarter of the general population.

27 Sep 2016

NTU scientists develop new test kit for rapid detection of inflammation in diabetic patients

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have developed a new kit that will allow doctors to find out within minutes if diabetic patients are suffering from inflammation.

27 Sep 2016

Changes to city design, transport can have significant impact on health

A new Series, published in The Lancet quantifies the health gains that could be achieved if cities incentivised a shift from private car use to cycling and walking, and promoted a compact city model where distances to shops and facilities, including public transport, are shorter and within walking distance.

27 Sep 2016

Study provides insights into how insulin resistance, diabetes begin

Does eating too much sugar cause type 2 diabetes? The answer may not be simple, but a study published Sept. 26 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation adds to growing research linking excessive sugar consumption -- specifically the sugar fructose -- to a rise in metabolic disease worldwide.

26 Sep 2016

Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline recommends CGMs for Type 1 diabetes patients

The Endocrine Society today issued a Clinical Practice Guideline recommending continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) as the gold standard of care for adults with Type 1 diabetes.

26 Sep 2016

UCM REACT program receives $2 million federal grant to support children affected by violence

The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital will provide screening and mental health care for hundreds of children and families that have been affected by violence in many of Chicago's South and West side neighborhoods.

26 Sep 2016

CNS experts create new research-based guidelines for evaluation and treatment of NFPAs

Nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) are common benign tumors that may be present for years before causing any symptoms.

26 Sep 2016

Scientists identify rare genetic variants linked to risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes

Scientists from the Welcome Trust Sanger Institute and their collaborators have discovered 17 rare human genetic variations associated with risk factors for diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

26 Sep 2016

Unknown exposure to second-hand smoke linked to increased mortality in non-smokers

A new biomarker has identified known and unknown exposure to second-hand smoke and confirmed a strong association to increased mortality in non-smokers, according to a new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

26 Sep 2016

New study reports both young men and women with ACS have good one-year prognosis

It has become commonly accepted that women do worse than men following a heart attack or other coronary event.

26 Sep 2016

Veracyte announces new data suggesting ability of Afirma GEC in thyroid cancer diagnosis

Veracyte, Inc.today announced new data suggesting the potential to enhance the performance of the Afirma Gene Expression Classifier in thyroid cancer diagnosis by combining the test's proven RNA expression-based capabilities with gene variant and fusion information – all on a single, robust RNA sequencing platform.

24 Sep 2016

Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

GACD funds international research projects that aim to prevent, manage chronic lung diseases

Scientists identify molecule in liver cells that regulates release of fats into the bloodstream

Experimental PET tracer can diagnose concussion-related brain degeneration in living person

Interval exercise plans help improve endothelial function in older adults with type 2 diabetes

Headache disorders may increase risk of thyroid condition

New study highlights clinical and economic burden of NAFLD in the U.S. and Europe

NTU scientists develop new test kit for rapid detection of inflammation in diabetic patients

Changes to city design, transport can have significant impact on health

Study provides insights into how insulin resistance, diabetes begin

Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline recommends CGMs for Type 1 diabetes patients

UCM REACT program receives $2 million federal grant to support children affected by violence

CNS experts create new research-based guidelines for evaluation and treatment of NFPAs

Scientists identify rare genetic variants linked to risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes

Unknown exposure to second-hand smoke linked to increased mortality in non-smokers

New study reports both young men and women with ACS have good one-year prognosis

Veracyte announces new data suggesting ability of Afirma GEC in thyroid cancer diagnosis

Study quantifies benefits of healthy city design

High levels of childhood muscular fitness may protect against metabolic syndrome in adult life

Scientists manage to produce first molecular map of genes in the pancreas

Skin phenotype of pediatric eczema opens door for personalized treatment of AD in infants

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