Study links small pancreas size to faster progression to stage 3 type 1 diabetes

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2023). DOI: 10.2337/dc23-1681A multicenter, longitudinal study, co-led by investigators at the Vanderbi

Updated on: March 14,2024 20

Study links small pancreas size to faster progression to stage 3 type 1 diabetes

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2023). DOI: 10.2337/dc23-1681A multicenter, longitudinal study, co-led by investigators at the Vanderbi

Updated on:March 14,2024 20

BMI alone may not be a sufficient indicator of metabolic health

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBody mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, acco

Updated on: January 24,2024 23

BMI alone may not be a sufficient indicator of metabolic health

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBody mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, acco

Updated on:January 24,2024 23

While waiting for food: The surprising fetal gut cells that make insulin

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceIn both the FIKL cells in the small intestine (top) and beta cells in the pancreas (bottom), the mRNA molecules for making insulin (magenta) are found closer to th

Updated on: January 31,2024 13

While waiting for food: The surprising fetal gut cells that make insulin

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceIn both the FIKL cells in the small intestine (top) and beta cells in the pancreas (bottom), the mRNA molecules for making insulin (magenta) are found closer to th

Updated on:January 31,2024 13

Molecule boosts fat burning

by University of BonnHuman brown adipocytes, lipid stained red (RedO oil stain). Credit: Laia Reverte Salisa / University of BonnNormally, fat cells store energy. In brown fat cells, however, ene

Updated on: February 03,2024 11

Molecule boosts fat burning

by University of BonnHuman brown adipocytes, lipid stained red (RedO oil stain). Credit: Laia Reverte Salisa / University of BonnNormally, fat cells store energy. In brown fat cells, however, ene

Updated on:February 03,2024 11

Dominant form of heart failure caused by metabolic-immune interaction, review article suggests

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe dominant form of heart failure worldwide appears to be caused by a strong, bidirectional interaction between the body's r

Updated on: February 19,2024 10

Dominant form of heart failure caused by metabolic-immune interaction, review article suggests

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe dominant form of heart failure worldwide appears to be caused by a strong, bidirectional interaction between the body's r

Updated on:February 19,2024 10

Pediatric review takes stock of history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapy

by Cactus CommunicationsThe growth hormone somatotropin is directly involved in regulating growth in children, and continues to play a role in adulthood. Long-acting growth hormone is now available in

Updated on: February 03,2024 19

Pediatric review takes stock of history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapy

by Cactus CommunicationsThe growth hormone somatotropin is directly involved in regulating growth in children, and continues to play a role in adulthood. Long-acting growth hormone is now available in

Updated on:February 03,2024 19

Understanding the metabolites underlying eye development

byNorthwestern UniversitySingle cell transcriptomics of mouse eye organoids during optic vesicle evagination.A–FImmunostaining of sections of optic vesicles from mouse embryos and ey

Updated on: January 24,2024 16

Understanding the metabolites underlying eye development

byNorthwestern UniversitySingle cell transcriptomics of mouse eye organoids during optic vesicle evagination.A–FImmunostaining of sections of optic vesicles from mouse embryos and ey

Updated on:January 24,2024 16

Prevalence of metabolic associated fatty liver disease is increasing

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe percent of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the leading global cause of liver disease, is increasing in U.S. adults,

Updated on: January 24,2024 20

Prevalence of metabolic associated fatty liver disease is increasing

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe percent of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the leading global cause of liver disease, is increasing in U.S. adults,

Updated on:January 24,2024 20

Fat cells have epigenetics-based memory: Researchers discover mechanism behind weight loss yo-yo effect

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichHuman AT retains cellular transcriptional changes after BaS-induced WL. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08165-7Anyone who has ever tried to g

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Fat cells have epigenetics-based memory: Researchers discover mechanism behind weight loss yo-yo effect

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichHuman AT retains cellular transcriptional changes after BaS-induced WL. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08165-7Anyone who has ever tried to g

Updated on:November 24,2024 0

New hope for patients with hereditary metabolic disease

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichIn methylmalonic aciduria, a specific metabolite accumulates in the body. This often leads to patients requiring intensive medical care. Credit: University Children&#

Updated on: February 19,2024 12

New hope for patients with hereditary metabolic disease

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichIn methylmalonic aciduria, a specific metabolite accumulates in the body. This often leads to patients requiring intensive medical care. Credit: University Children&#

Updated on:February 19,2024 12

People with diabetes may benefit more from a pancreas transplant than other treatments

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults of pancreas transplantation continue to improve and up to 90% of recipients with diabetes enjoy freedom from both insulin therapy

Updated on: February 19,2024 12

People with diabetes may benefit more from a pancreas transplant than other treatments

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults of pancreas transplantation continue to improve and up to 90% of recipients with diabetes enjoy freedom from both insulin therapy

Updated on:February 19,2024 12

Researchers investigate the multi-omic landscape of steatosis-to-NASH progression in mice

by Higher Education PressPlasma GDF3 levels are significantly associated with histologic features in patients with NASH. Credit:Life Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1093/lifemeta/loac034The glob

Updated on: February 19,2024 14

Researchers investigate the multi-omic landscape of steatosis-to-NASH progression in mice

by Higher Education PressPlasma GDF3 levels are significantly associated with histologic features in patients with NASH. Credit:Life Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1093/lifemeta/loac034The glob

Updated on:February 19,2024 14