Metabolism News and Research

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Research uncovers novel connections between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer's disease

New research from the Alzheimer's Disease Metabolomics Consortium and Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative has uncovered novel connections between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer's disease, paving a new path toward a systems level view of Alzheimer's relevant for early detection and ultimately for prevention.

31 Jul 2019

Highly sensitive 'sniff-cam' to detect disease biomarkers

Having bad breath can mean someone ate a smelly lunch, but it could indicate that the person is sick. Various scent compounds have been linked to illnesses such as diabetes, lung cancer and Parkinson's disease, leading scientists to develop technology that measures these substances.

31 Jul 2019

Regular screening can detect heart disease and diabetes earlier

Measuring waistline, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood fats, and blood sugar during doctor visits can detect heart disease and diabetes earlier, according to a Clinical Practice Guideline issued today by the Endocrine Society.

31 Jul 2019

SGLT-2 inhibitors do not increase the risk of UTIs in diabetics, concludes study

A new study has shown that SGLT-2 inhibitors used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes do not increase the risk of UTIs over other anti-diabetic medications.

31 Jul 2019

MR Solutions wins third Queen’s Award for advanced PET imaging technology

MR Solutions has received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of the company’s innovative PET imaging technology for use in pre-clinical research.

From MR Solutions 31 Jul 2019

Autonomic nervous system of babies functions well regardless of mode of delivery, study finds

Late in pregnancy, the human body carefully prepares fetuses for the rigors of life outside the protection of the womb. Levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, ramp up and spike during labor.

31 Jul 2019

Johns Hopkins researchers use nanotechnology to repair faulty brain circuits

Working with mouse and human tissue, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report new evidence that a protein pumped out of some — but not all — populations of “helper” cells in the brain, called astrocytes, plays a specific role in directing the formation of connections among neurons needed for learning and forming new memories.

31 Jul 2019

Study discovers paradoxical proinflammatory effect of endocannabinoids in the brain

A new study led by the Neuropharmacology Laboratory -NeuroPhar at UPF shows that increasing endocannabinoids in the brain may cause inflammation in specific brain areas such as the cerebellum, which is associated with problems of fine motor coordination.

30 Jul 2019

Researchers unlock the key to clearly identifying diseased beta cells in type 2 diabetes

Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, have unlocked the key to clearly identifying diseased beta cells in type 2 diabetes. This discovery has both research and therapeutic implications.

30 Jul 2019

Genetics may influence the composition of the microbiome more than environmental factors

Researchers have found that the microbiome is influenced by genetics much more than it is by the maternal birth environment.

29 Jul 2019

Trial shows nor-urso as an effective treatment option for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

A team led by Michael Trauner at MedUni Vienna's Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology demonstrated the beneficial effect of synthetically produced bile acid with the active agent nor-ursodeoxycholic acid (nor-urso) in the hitherto incurable liver disease primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) around two years ago.

29 Jul 2019

Study finds specific direct targets for lung cancer treatment

A team of researchers at the Salk Institute has found two therapeutic targets for the deadly type of lung cancer, non-small-cell lung carcinomas (NSCLCs), which accounts for 85 percent of all lung cancer cases. They believe that the breakthrough discovery could pave the way for the development of new treatments for a majority of lung cancer patients.

29 Jul 2019

Study reveals mechanism that may contribute to HIV-associated metabolic conditions

HIV-infected cells release vesicles that contain a viral protein called Nef, impairing cholesterol metabolism and triggering inflammation in uninfected bystander cells, according to a study published July 25 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Dmitri Sviridov of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Australia, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 26 Jul 2019

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Research uncovers novel connections between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer's disease

Highly sensitive 'sniff-cam' to detect disease biomarkers

Regular screening can detect heart disease and diabetes earlier

SGLT-2 inhibitors do not increase the risk of UTIs in diabetics, concludes study

MR Solutions wins third Queen’s Award for advanced PET imaging technology

Autonomic nervous system of babies functions well regardless of mode of delivery, study finds

Johns Hopkins researchers use nanotechnology to repair faulty brain circuits

Study discovers paradoxical proinflammatory effect of endocannabinoids in the brain

Researchers unlock the key to clearly identifying diseased beta cells in type 2 diabetes

Genetics may influence the composition of the microbiome more than environmental factors

Trial shows nor-urso as an effective treatment option for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Study finds specific direct targets for lung cancer treatment

Study reveals mechanism that may contribute to HIV-associated metabolic conditions

Solid food feeding guides for infants may lead to overfeeding

Genetic mutations link rare skin disorder and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Novel therapeutic strategy for treating Lafora Disease shows promise in preclinical study

Common antimalarial treatment has less effect in children with severe malnutrition

High blood sugar may elevate pancreatic cancer risk

Meal timing strategies may help curb appetite and burn more fat

Scientists discovered reason why microbes adopt "public goods" approach

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