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People suffering from vision loss are twice as likely to suffer from depression

People suffering from vision loss are twice as likely to suffer from depression as the general population. And many psychiatric medications can cause vision problems over time.

6 May 2014

Teva's SYNRIBO for injection receives FDA approval for home administration

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE:TEVA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SYNRIBO® (omacetaxine mepesuccinate) for injection, for subcutaneous use, to include home administration, and also approved a related Medication Guide and Instructions for Use.

6 May 2014

Being obese at age 25 places individuals at risk of severe level of obesity later in life

Exposure to long-term obesity has become more common with increases in obesity at younger ages. Researchers examined the relationship between BMI at age 25, obesity later in life, and biological indicators of health.

6 May 2014

Researchers find links between hospital readmission rates and social factors

Factors like the level of poverty in a neighborhood, living alone, and age affect a patient's chances of being readmitted to a hospital after discharge, even after possible variations in quality of care in the hospital have been taken into account.

6 May 2014

Factors that lead to diabetes contribute to low milk supply in some new mothers

New studies provide fresh evidence that the same factors that lead to diabetes contribute to low milk supply in some new mothers.

6 May 2014

AGA announces recipients of its annual recognition awards 2014

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has announced the recipients of its annual recognition awards, given in honor of outstanding contributions and achievements in gastroenterology.

6 May 2014

Researchers aim to take confusion out of food choices for people with type 2 diabetes

Aiming to take the confusion out of food choices for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is the aim of new research at Griffith University.

5 May 2014

Mixing stem cells with clay to regenerate human tissue

Gels made from clay could provide an environment that would stimulate stem cells to regenerate damaged tissues such as bone, skin, heart, spinal cord, liver, pancreas and cornea.

5 May 2014

Pregnant women with obstructive sleep apnea more likely to die in hospital

Pregnant women with obstructive sleep apnea are more than five times as likely to die in the hospital than those without the sleep disorder, a comprehensive national study by the University of South Florida researchers found.

5 May 2014

Long-term use of drug combination reduces risk of recurrent urinary tract infection in children

Long-term use of a drug combination reduces the risk of recurrent urinary tract infection by up to 80 percent in children with the urinary condition vesicoureteral reflux compared to placebo, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health.

5 May 2014

Women with elevated levels of liver enzyme prior to pregnancy twice as likely to develop gestational diabetes

Women with high levels of a common liver enzyme measured prior to pregnancy were twice as likely to subsequently develop gestational diabetes than those with the lowest levels, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published today in the journal Diabetes Care.

5 May 2014

Trends, opportunities and threats in the life science industry: an interview with Bob Coughlin, CEO, MassBio

We were extremely excited to launch the Impact 2020 report at our annual meeting. Our five-year strategic plan is focused on value, early-stage financing and ensuring more patient-centered discussions.

5 May 2014

Life expectancy after diabetic complications gauged

Researchers have generated an equation to estimate the probable life expectancies of patients with diabetes who experience a major complication.

2 May 2014

BMI history points to diabetes risk

Changes in body mass index across a person’s life can help to gauge the likelihood of undiagnosed diabetes, say researchers.

2 May 2014

Traditional first-line checks not good enough to identify cardiovascular disease in young firefighters

Traditional first-line checks of such heart disease risk factors as cholesterol, blood pressure and smoking habits aren’t nearly good enough to identify cardiovascular disease in otherwise healthy, young firefighters, according to results of a small Johns Hopkins study.

2 May 2014

Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

People suffering from vision loss are twice as likely to suffer from depression

Teva's SYNRIBO for injection receives FDA approval for home administration

Being obese at age 25 places individuals at risk of severe level of obesity later in life

Researchers find links between hospital readmission rates and social factors

Factors that lead to diabetes contribute to low milk supply in some new mothers

AGA announces recipients of its annual recognition awards 2014

Researchers aim to take confusion out of food choices for people with type 2 diabetes

Mixing stem cells with clay to regenerate human tissue

Pregnant women with obstructive sleep apnea more likely to die in hospital

Long-term use of drug combination reduces risk of recurrent urinary tract infection in children

Women with elevated levels of liver enzyme prior to pregnancy twice as likely to develop gestational diabetes

Trends, opportunities and threats in the life science industry: an interview with Bob Coughlin, CEO, MassBio

Life expectancy after diabetic complications gauged

BMI history points to diabetes risk

Traditional first-line checks not good enough to identify cardiovascular disease in young firefighters

Isis Pharmaceuticals reports final data from ISIS-APOCIIIRx Phase 2 study in patients with FCS

14th Plymouth Symposium focuses on issues relating to obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome

New mobile apps to help manage chronic pain patients

Study suggests reasons for disparities in obesity rates between African-American and white women

Tens of thousands of premature deaths could be prevented each year

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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

Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

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

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