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City of Hope receives gift to open new Judy and Bernard Briskin Center for Multiple Myeloma Research

The Judy and Bernard Briskin Family Foundation has announced a gift to launch the new Judy and Bernard Briskin Center for Multiple Myeloma Research at City of Hope, the third named center within City of Hope's new Hematologic Malignancies and Stem Cell Transplantation Institute. The generous gift will enable the institution to further its already considerable accomplishments in the field of myeloma treatment and research.

24 Sep 2015

Novel approach promises easier way to detect protein fibers implicated in neuro-degenerative diseases

Liquid crystals are familiar to most of us as the somewhat humdrum stuff used to make computer displays and TVs. Even for scientists, it has not been easy to find other ways of using them.

24 Sep 2015

FIT publishes 3rd Edition of Injection Technique Recommendations

The Forum for Injection Technique UK has published the 3rd Edition of its Injection Technique Recommendations, featuring contributions from over 65 clinical experts, along with data from the latest research studies and all new imagery and graphics.

24 Sep 2015

Study explores effectiveness of frontline treatments for couples with unexplained infertility

A breast cancer drug with promise for improving the chance that couples with unexplained infertility can have a baby without increasing their risk of multiple births apparently does not deliver, according to a comparative study.

24 Sep 2015

NGN3-expressing cells in adult human pancreas offer hope to diabetics

Cells that express neurogenin 3 (NGN3) may one day be harnessed to create a plentiful supply of insulin-producing beta cells for the treatment of diabetes, a study led by researchers at the University of South Florida suggests.

24 Sep 2015

Innovative new device improves breast cancer treatment

A surgeon with the Breast Health Center at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, a Care New England hospital, is among the first in New England to adopt an innovative new device that improves the treatment of breast cancer by more precisely targeting radiation treatment and providing for better follow-up exams.

23 Sep 2015

Researchers extend innovative research towards a cure for type I diabetes

Associate Professor Shane Grey, of Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research, together with collaborators from the Westmead Millennium Institute for Medical Research and the Children's Hospital at Westmead, have been awarded $3.3 million to extend their innovative research towards a cure for type I diabetes.

23 Sep 2015

IUPUI awarded grant to develop breathalyzer-type device for detecting hypoglycemia in diabetes people

A multidisciplinary team of researchers at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis has been awarded a $738,000 National Science Foundation grant to develop a breathalyzer-type device to detect the onset of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar episodes, in people with diabetes.

23 Sep 2015

Cancer Research Institute takes part in Revlon LOVE IS ON Million Dollar Challenge

Cancer Research Institute (CRI) is proud to announce that it will be participating in the Revlon LOVE IS ON Million Dollar Challenge, which runs now through October 29, 2015.

23 Sep 2015

FAU researcher finds unique way to monitor sickle cell disease

A researcher from Florida Atlantic University has come up with a unique way to monitor sickle cell disease -- a serious blood disorder -- using a smart phone. With a $166,935 grant from the National Science Foundation, E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering in FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science, and principal investigator, will develop a portable smart sensor and a phone application for patients to analyze and store the results of their blood tests on a smart phone.

23 Sep 2015

University of Alberta researchers discover diabetes 'dimmer' switch

Patrick MacDonald has dedicated much of his life to diabetes research. It's a job he knows is far too large and complex for any one person, but with his latest publication, he knows his work is playing a part.

23 Sep 2015

CPAP therapy lowers depressive symptoms in people with obstructive sleep apnea

A new study shows that depressive symptoms are extremely common in people who have obstructive sleep apnea, and these symptoms improve significantly when sleep apnea is treated with continuous positive airway pressure therapy.

23 Sep 2015

Female mice exposed to endocrine disruptors may show decreased metabolism, physical activity in offspring

Endocrine disruptors are contaminants that interfere with endocrine or hormone systems and can cause tumors, birth defects and developmental disorders in mammals. Often, these contaminants are used in a variety of consumer products, such as water bottles, dental composites and resins used to line metal food and beverage containers.

22 Sep 2015

Type 2 diabetes risk grows with active and passive smoking

A meta-analysis of 88 studies covering nearly 6 million people published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology shows that both active and passive smoking are linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, while the risk in those who quit smoking decreases as time elapses since their last cigarette.

22 Sep 2015

Targeting physical activity is not the effective way to reduce prolonged sitting

Targeting sitting time, rather than physical activity, is the most effective way to reduce prolonged sitting, according to the first comprehensive review of strategies designed to reduce sitting time. The research, led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London, is published in the journal Health Psychology Review.

22 Sep 2015

Study identifies link between kidney stones in children and atherosclerosis

A recent study published in The Journal of Pediatrics is the first to examine and identify a link between kidney stones in children and thickened or hardened arteries — precursors to a wide variety of cardiovascular diseases. Understanding the connection between kidney stones and cardiovascular risk factors in children may help physicians and parents implement prevention measures to reduce future risk of stroke, heart attack or other forms of vascular disease for affected children.

21 Sep 2015

Researchers develop biophysical treatment method for dialysis patients

Researchers at Charité -- Universitätsmedizin Berlin have developed a biophysical treatment method that allows up to 50 percent more toxins to be removed from the blood of dialysis patients. Use of this technology may result in patients with kidney disease seeing a considerable reduction in the length of dialysis sessions. An initial patent application for this technology was filed in 2011.

21 Sep 2015

New initiative aims to improve early detection, treatment of mitochondrial disease in Canada

The MitoCanada Foundation has announced a national research venture focused on improving the early detection and treatment of mitochondrial disease in Canada.

21 Sep 2015

Palatin Technologies reports net loss of $12.1 million for fourth quarter 2015

Palatin Technologies, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted, receptor-specific peptide therapeutics for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need and commercial potential, today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2015.

21 Sep 2015

Consumer's financial resources influence quality of nutrition, diet

Quality of nutrition and diet is influenced by the consumer's financial resources, reveals a study funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. Some immigrants have a healthier diet than people born in Switzerland.

21 Sep 2015

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Latest Endocrinology News and Research

City of Hope receives gift to open new Judy and Bernard Briskin Center for Multiple Myeloma Research

Novel approach promises easier way to detect protein fibers implicated in neuro-degenerative diseases

FIT publishes 3rd Edition of Injection Technique Recommendations

Study explores effectiveness of frontline treatments for couples with unexplained infertility

NGN3-expressing cells in adult human pancreas offer hope to diabetics

Innovative new device improves breast cancer treatment

Researchers extend innovative research towards a cure for type I diabetes

IUPUI awarded grant to develop breathalyzer-type device for detecting hypoglycemia in diabetes people

Cancer Research Institute takes part in Revlon LOVE IS ON Million Dollar Challenge

FAU researcher finds unique way to monitor sickle cell disease

University of Alberta researchers discover diabetes 'dimmer' switch

CPAP therapy lowers depressive symptoms in people with obstructive sleep apnea

Female mice exposed to endocrine disruptors may show decreased metabolism, physical activity in offspring

Type 2 diabetes risk grows with active and passive smoking

Targeting physical activity is not the effective way to reduce prolonged sitting

Study identifies link between kidney stones in children and atherosclerosis

Researchers develop biophysical treatment method for dialysis patients

New initiative aims to improve early detection, treatment of mitochondrial disease in Canada

Palatin Technologies reports net loss of $12.1 million for fourth quarter 2015

Consumer's financial resources influence quality of nutrition, diet

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