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Sorafenib stops tumor growth, provides effective treatment for thyroid cancer patients

The kidney and liver cancer drug sorafenib holds metastatic thyroid cancer at bay for nearly twice as long as a placebo, according to results of a randomized phase III trial, which will be presented today by a researcher from the Abramson Cancer Center and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in a plenary session during the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting.

3 Jun 2013

Researchers find that stress of poverty influences health costs among resilient kids

Children living in poverty who appear to succeed socially may be failing biologically. Students able to overcome the stress of growing up poor are labeled "resilient" because of their ability to overcome adversity, but University of Georgia researchers found this resiliency has health costs that last well into adulthood.

3 Jun 2013

Experts from ProfNet are available to discuss hurricane preparedness and response

With hurricane season on its way, here are experts from the ProfNet network that are available to discuss hurricane preparedness and response for consumers and businesses. If you are interested in interviewing any of the experts, please contact them via the contact information at the end of the listing.

1 Jun 2013

Concerns raised about popular blood pressure, diabetes drugs

The Wall Street Journal reports that a senior FDA regulator is seeking stronger warnings about a class of blood pressure drugs that may be linked to higher cancer rates. Meanwhile, The New York Times details how a doctor hired by Merck to test a diabetes drug in rats found a possible link to pancreatic cancer, a discovery that turned the doctor into a crusader.

1 Jun 2013

New therapy for lung cancer produces manageable side effects

A promising new therapy for the most common form of lung cancer appears to produce largely manageable side effects, and an ongoing clinical trial is determining whether the compound treats tumors more effectively than what's on the market, according research that scientists at Fox Chase Cancer Center will present at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology on Saturday, June 1.

1 Jun 2013

UB researchers are developing a network of wireless body sensors

The military has for decades used sonar for underwater communication. Now, researchers at the University at Buffalo are developing a miniaturized version of the same technology to be applied inside the human body to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart failure in real time.

1 Jun 2013

Mayo Clinic research shows that revascularization has reduced need for amputations by 40%

Peripheral arterial disease is a common circulation problem in which reduced blood flow can lead to complications that jeopardize the limbs, possibly even requiring amputation. Procedures known as revascularization have reduced the need for amputations 40 percent over two decades, Mayo Clinic research shows.

1 Jun 2013

Findings could potentially lead to new drug therapy for Cushing disease

Cushing disease is a life-threatening disorder most commonly triggered by tumors, often benign, in the pituitary glands, resulting in excess production of adrenocorticotrophic hormone.

1 Jun 2013

MannKind completes AFREZZA Phase 3 clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes

MannKind Corporation today announced that all follow-up visits have been completed for the patients enrolled in Study 171, a Phase 3 clinical study of AFREZZA (insulin human [rDNA origin]) inhalation powder, an investigational, ultra rapid-acting mealtime insulin therapy, administered using MannKind's next-generation inhaler. MannKind expects to release data from this study later this summer.

1 Jun 2013

Soccer training improves heart function, reduces blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes

A new study from the Copenhagen Centre for Team Sport and Health at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, demonstrates that soccer training improves heart function, reduces blood pressure and elevates exercise capacity in patients with type 2 diabetes. Soccer training also reduces the need for medication.

31 May 2013

First Edition: May 31, 2013

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports from the administration about the number of insurers that will be offering policies on the new online marketplaces.

31 May 2013

Three easy steps for cancer survivorship

Incorporating just three easy steps into a daily routine can increase a cancer patient's chance at survival, according to a physician who specializes in cancer survivorship.

31 May 2013

Calif.'s Supreme Court considers whether school workers who are not nurses can administer insulin shots to children

The justices appear cool to the idea that only licensed nurses should be able to give the shots, despite arguments by the state nurses association.

31 May 2013

Apnix Sleep Diagnostics updates comprehensive sleep apnea treatments

Apnix Sleep Diagnostics has recently updated its comprehensive sleep apnea treatments, and is eager to serve more Houston sufferers of this condition.

31 May 2013

FDA issues complete response letter to Endo's NDA for AVEED injection

Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Endo Health Solutions Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a complete response letter regarding the New Drug Application for Endo's long-acting testosterone undecanoate injection, AVEED, for men diagnosed with hypogonadism.

31 May 2013

Popular artificial sweetener can modify how the body handles sugar, find researchers

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a popular artificial sweetener can modify how the body handles sugar.

30 May 2013

State-by-state analysis warns of looming health care crisis

The report examines the rising number of seniors and growing rates of chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes.

30 May 2013

Pan-Nordic study finds that healthy Nordic diet lowers cholesterol levels

A healthy Nordic diet lowers cholesterol levels, and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease, a pan-Nordic study where Lund University participated has found. There was also decreased inflammation associated with pre-diabetes.

30 May 2013

Californians who jump from provider to provider less likely to get preventive treatment against flu: Study

Too many cooks may spoil a recipe, and too many doctors may give you the flu. That's the takeaway from a new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research that found that Californians who jump from provider to provider rather than seeing a regular doctor who coordinates their care may be less likely to get the kind of preventive treatment that protects against the flu and flare ups in their chronic conditions.

30 May 2013

Restoring blood vessels may help cure type 1 diabetes, finds University of Missouri scientist

Millions of people with type 1 diabetes depend on daily insulin injections to survive. They would die without the shots because their immune system attacks the very insulin-producing cells it was designed to protect. Now, a University of Missouri scientist has discovered that this attack causes more damage than scientists realized.

30 May 2013

Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

Sorafenib stops tumor growth, provides effective treatment for thyroid cancer patients

Researchers find that stress of poverty influences health costs among resilient kids

Experts from ProfNet are available to discuss hurricane preparedness and response

Concerns raised about popular blood pressure, diabetes drugs

New therapy for lung cancer produces manageable side effects

UB researchers are developing a network of wireless body sensors

Mayo Clinic research shows that revascularization has reduced need for amputations by 40%

Findings could potentially lead to new drug therapy for Cushing disease

MannKind completes AFREZZA Phase 3 clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes

Soccer training improves heart function, reduces blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes

First Edition: May 31, 2013

Three easy steps for cancer survivorship

Calif.'s Supreme Court considers whether school workers who are not nurses can administer insulin shots to children

Apnix Sleep Diagnostics updates comprehensive sleep apnea treatments

FDA issues complete response letter to Endo's NDA for AVEED injection

Popular artificial sweetener can modify how the body handles sugar, find researchers

State-by-state analysis warns of looming health care crisis

Pan-Nordic study finds that healthy Nordic diet lowers cholesterol levels

Californians who jump from provider to provider less likely to get preventive treatment against flu: Study

Restoring blood vessels may help cure type 1 diabetes, finds University of Missouri scientist

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