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New glucose binding molecule could be key to better metabolic control for diabetics

Scientists from the University of Bristol have designed a new synthetic glucose binding molecule platform that brings us one step closer to the development of the world's first glucose-responsive insulin which, say researchers, will transform the treatment of diabetes.

19 Nov 2018

Health sector coalition urges Government to safeguard patients in future UK-EU relationship

A coalition from the UK’s health sector say Brexit negotiators have a responsibility to protect 500 million patients on both sides of the Channel. The group is calling on both sides to make patients and public health central to the Political Declaration for the future relationship between the UK and the EU.

19 Nov 2018

2PG Company receives grant to develop sensitive, low-cost molecular diagnostic tests for tuberculosis

Two Pore Guys, Inc. today announced that the company has received a $2.8 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop sensitive, low-cost molecular diagnostic tests for tuberculosis using its solid-state nanopore technology.

19 Nov 2018

Insilico Medicine to introduce 'Cure a disease in a year' program at Biodata World Congress 2018

Insilico Medicine, a Rockville-based company developing the end-to-end drug discovery and real world evidence pipeline utilizing the next generation artificial intelligence, will present its research and introduce the "Cure a disease in a year" program at the World's leading congress for big data in precision medicine - Biodata World Congress 2018.

19 Nov 2018

New report calls for greater awareness and emphasis on scale and impact of atrial fibrillation

Biosense Webster EMEA, a Division of Johnson & Johnson Medical NV/SA and leader in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation has today, during AF Association Global AF Aware Week, published a report that uncovers the growing burden of AF on patients, caregivers and healthcare systems across Europe.

19 Nov 2018

Noise pollution in hospital impact quality and safety of healthcare

In an editorial published today in the BMJ, researchers from King's College London and the University of the Arts London argue that it is a worsening problem, with levels regularly exceeding international recommendations.

19 Nov 2018

Experts debate over whether gut or brain is more important in regulating appetite

Whether gut or brain hormones are more important for the regulation of appetite and metabolism is not clearly defined. Imbalances in the control of appetite and metabolism can lead to obesity and diabetes, which have a negative impact on people's health and healthcare costs.

19 Nov 2018

New method to analyze cell membrane complexes could revolutionize the way we study diseases

Researchers have developed a new technique to analyze cell membrane proteins in situ which could revolutionize the way in which we study diseases, such as cancer, metabolic and heart diseases.

17 Nov 2018

EMA recommends first all-oral treatment to tackle deadly sleeping sickness

The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has adopted a positive scientific opinion of fexinidazole, the first all-oral treatment that has been shown to be efficacious for both stages of sleeping sickness.

16 Nov 2018

American Cancer Society study links social isolation to higher mortality risk

A large American Cancer Society study links social isolation with a higher risk of death from all causes combined and heart disease for all races studied, and with increased cancer mortality in white men and women.

16 Nov 2018

New artificial intelligence-based method predicts treatment effectiveness

How can a doctor predict the treatment outcome of an individual patient? Traditionally, the effectiveness of medical treatments is studied by randomized trials where patients are randomly divided into two groups: one of the groups is given treatment, and the other a placebo.

16 Nov 2018

Research shows how to achieve improved smoking cessation outcomes within California's Medicaid population

New research shows improved smoking cessation outcomes can be achieved within the Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program) population by supplementing telephone counseling with access to nicotine-replacement patches and moderate financial incentives that are not contingent on outcomes.

16 Nov 2018

Nexus announces availability of Arsenic Trioxide Injection in the US

Nexus Pharmaceuticals announced today the immediate availability in the United States for Arsenic Trioxide Injection. Nexus Pharmaceuticals' Arsenic Trioxide Injection is available as 10 mg per 10 mL vial for injection.

16 Nov 2018

Research team identifies Ashkenazi Jewish founder mutation for Leigh syndrome

Over 30 years ago, Marsha and Allen Barnett lost their sons to a puzzling childhood disease that relentlessly attacked their nervous systems and sapped their energy.

15 Nov 2018

Researchers develop new drug molecule that inhibits inflammation

A multidisciplinary team of researchers led from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed an anti-inflammatory drug molecule with a new mechanism of action.

15 Nov 2018

New guidelines for detecting and managing sarcopenia to be launched in the UK

Newcastle University experts are chairing a national session on new guidelines for the early detection and treatment of sarcopenia - a loss of muscle strength that affects many older people in the UK.

15 Nov 2018

New clinical algorithm to help individuals manage type 2 diabetes when fasting during Ramadan

NUS researchers have developed a clinical algorithm (flowchart) for individuals in Singapore with type 2 diabetes to manage their diabetic condition when they fast during Ramadan.

15 Nov 2018

Parents and carers of people with diabetes experience emotional or mental health problems

Research from Diabetes UK has found that – alongside those living with the condition – parents and carers of children and adults with diabetes experience emotional or mental health problems.

15 Nov 2018

Mylan and Biocon launch new insulin glargine biosimilar in the UK

Mylan N.V. and Biocon Ltd. today announced the UK launch of Semglee (Insulin Glargine solution for injection in pre-filled pen) 100 units/mL, an approved biosimilar of reference insulin glargine.

From Viatris Inc. 15 Nov 2018

Expert suggests ways to control uncomfortable vaginal symptoms in diabetic women

With approximately 9.7 million women in the U.S. suffering with diabetes and almost 50 million U.S. adults with prediabetes, most of the women are experiencing uncomfortable vaginal symptoms like recurrent yeast and bacterial infections, vaginal dryness, reduced sexual interest, and painful intercourse that can adversely affect quality of life.

15 Nov 2018

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

New glucose binding molecule could be key to better metabolic control for diabetics

Health sector coalition urges Government to safeguard patients in future UK-EU relationship

2PG Company receives grant to develop sensitive, low-cost molecular diagnostic tests for tuberculosis

Insilico Medicine to introduce 'Cure a disease in a year' program at Biodata World Congress 2018

New report calls for greater awareness and emphasis on scale and impact of atrial fibrillation

Noise pollution in hospital impact quality and safety of healthcare

Experts debate over whether gut or brain is more important in regulating appetite

New method to analyze cell membrane complexes could revolutionize the way we study diseases

EMA recommends first all-oral treatment to tackle deadly sleeping sickness

American Cancer Society study links social isolation to higher mortality risk

New artificial intelligence-based method predicts treatment effectiveness

Research shows how to achieve improved smoking cessation outcomes within California's Medicaid population

Nexus announces availability of Arsenic Trioxide Injection in the US

Research team identifies Ashkenazi Jewish founder mutation for Leigh syndrome

Researchers develop new drug molecule that inhibits inflammation

New guidelines for detecting and managing sarcopenia to be launched in the UK

New clinical algorithm to help individuals manage type 2 diabetes when fasting during Ramadan

Parents and carers of people with diabetes experience emotional or mental health problems

Mylan and Biocon launch new insulin glargine biosimilar in the UK

Expert suggests ways to control uncomfortable vaginal symptoms in diabetic women

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