Lentiviral gene transfer improves human alpha globin production for the treatment of alpha thalassemia

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Med

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Lentiviral gene transfer improves human alpha globin production for the treatment of alpha thalassemia

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Med

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Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe study was conducted using stem-cell-derived islets. Credit: Hazem IbrahimA recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene s

Updated on: July 05,2024 0

Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe study was conducted using stem-cell-derived islets. Credit: Hazem IbrahimA recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene s

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Research shows how insulin-triggering nutrients vary from person to person, with implications for personalized nutrition

byUniversity of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to managing blood sugar levels, most people think about counting carbs. But new research from the University of Br

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Research shows how insulin-triggering nutrients vary from person to person, with implications for personalized nutrition

byUniversity of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to managing blood sugar levels, most people think about counting carbs. But new research from the University of Br

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Researchers identify 'first responder' cells in pancreas crucial for blood sugar control

by Magdalena Gonciarz,Dresden University of TechnologyAn islet of beta cells in zebrafish pancreas. Credit: Prateek ChawlaHow does our body control blood sugar so precisely? An international tea

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Researchers identify 'first responder' cells in pancreas crucial for blood sugar control

by Magdalena Gonciarz,Dresden University of TechnologyAn islet of beta cells in zebrafish pancreas. Credit: Prateek ChawlaHow does our body control blood sugar so precisely? An international tea

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Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

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Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

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Study reveals health impact of eating disorders

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityPrevalence of possible eating disorder by number of physical conditions. Credit:Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity(2023)

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Study reveals health impact of eating disorders

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityPrevalence of possible eating disorder by number of physical conditions. Credit:Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity(2023)

Updated on:July 02,2024 6

Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?

Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on November 17, 2022Medically reviewed byIsabel Casimiro, MD, PhDDiabetes&nbs

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Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?

Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on November 17, 2022Medically reviewed byIsabel Casimiro, MD, PhDDiabetes&nbs

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Preservation of C-peptide secretion examined in youth with type 1 diabetes

Intensive glucose control for 24 months does not slow the decline in residual C-peptide secretion among youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the Sept. 8 issue of the

Updated on: July 01,2024 8

Preservation of C-peptide secretion examined in youth with type 1 diabetes

Intensive glucose control for 24 months does not slow the decline in residual C-peptide secretion among youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the Sept. 8 issue of the

Updated on:July 01,2024 8

Metformin use significantly reduces risk of joint replacement in people with type 2 diabetes

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is a common chronic condition that usually causes joint pain and can be severe enough to require knee and hip replac

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Metformin use significantly reduces risk of joint replacement in people with type 2 diabetes

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is a common chronic condition that usually causes joint pain and can be severe enough to require knee and hip replac

Updated on:June 28,2024 8

Short-term study suggests vegan diet can boost gut microbes related to body weight

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 Sept) sugg

Updated on: June 25,2024 7

Short-term study suggests vegan diet can boost gut microbes related to body weight

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 Sept) sugg

Updated on:June 25,2024 7

Use of antiviral medication shown to preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

by University of OsloResidual insulin production.a, AUC for C-peptide levels. The box plots report the distribution of AUCs for the C-peptide levels. The numbers beneath thexaxis refl

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Use of antiviral medication shown to preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

by University of OsloResidual insulin production.a, AUC for C-peptide levels. The box plots report the distribution of AUCs for the C-peptide levels. The numbers beneath thexaxis refl

Updated on:June 22,2024 7

Viruses from poo can help combat obesity and diabetes

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainObese mice with unhealthy lifestyles gain significantly less weight and avoid type 2 diabetes when they receive viruses transplanted from the s

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Viruses from poo can help combat obesity and diabetes

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainObese mice with unhealthy lifestyles gain significantly less weight and avoid type 2 diabetes when they receive viruses transplanted from the s

Updated on:June 20,2024 4