Dexamethasone effectively reduces COVID-19 deaths but potential diabetic-like complications should be monitored

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of the steroid, dexamethasone, has been confirmed as a reliable and effective treatment for COVID-19, even in patients with diabetes, a

Updated on: January 31,2024

Dexamethasone effectively reduces COVID-19 deaths but potential diabetic-like complications should be monitored

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of the steroid, dexamethasone, has been confirmed as a reliable and effective treatment for COVID-19, even in patients with diabetes, a

Updated on:January 31,2024

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

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

Components of cytoskeleton found to strengthen effect of sex hormones

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgSuper-high-resolution microscopic image of a cell that has been exposed to the sex hormone dihydrotestosterone. The androgen receptor (violet) and actin (g

Updated on: February 19,2024

Components of cytoskeleton found to strengthen effect of sex hormones

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgSuper-high-resolution microscopic image of a cell that has been exposed to the sex hormone dihydrotestosterone. The androgen receptor (violet) and actin (g

Updated on:February 19,2024

New review elucidates potential contributors to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by Cactus CommunicationsA new Chinese Medical Journal review assesses the role of bile acids and lipid metabolism dysregulation in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Credit: Prof. H

Updated on: February 21,2024

New review elucidates potential contributors to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by Cactus CommunicationsA new Chinese Medical Journal review assesses the role of bile acids and lipid metabolism dysregulation in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Credit: Prof. H

Updated on:February 21,2024

Paper-based biosensor offers pain-free diabetes monitoring via sweat

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityA new paper-based biosensor system uses bacterial spores that germinate in response to glucose in potassium-rich bodily fluids, such as sweat. Credit: Bingha

Updated on: January 08,2025

Paper-based biosensor offers pain-free diabetes monitoring via sweat

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityA new paper-based biosensor system uses bacterial spores that germinate in response to glucose in potassium-rich bodily fluids, such as sweat. Credit: Bingha

Updated on:January 08,2025

Researcher finds increased risk of cardiovascular disease in people with hereditary lipid disorders

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainTigist Wodaje from the Endocrinology Unit at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH), is defending herthesis, "Hereditary hyperchol

Updated on: January 17,2024

Researcher finds increased risk of cardiovascular disease in people with hereditary lipid disorders

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainTigist Wodaje from the Endocrinology Unit at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH), is defending herthesis, "Hereditary hyperchol

Updated on:January 17,2024

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

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

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

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

Study shows that AgRP neurons encode circadian feeding time in mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressImage of the AgRP neurons. Credit: Hyojin Kim (University of Iowa).Animals and humans follow specific daily patterns known as circadian rhythms, which naturally promp

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study shows that AgRP neurons encode circadian feeding time in mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressImage of the AgRP neurons. Credit: Hyojin Kim (University of Iowa).Animals and humans follow specific daily patterns known as circadian rhythms, which naturally promp

Updated on:January 19,2024

Study examines how mTOR complexes control energy metabolism

by The City University of New YorkmTOR Signaling and mechanism of actions of mTOR inhibitors. (A) Binding of mTOR inhibitors to different domains on the mTOR protein. Rapamycin binds to the FKBP

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study examines how mTOR complexes control energy metabolism

by The City University of New YorkmTOR Signaling and mechanism of actions of mTOR inhibitors. (A) Binding of mTOR inhibitors to different domains on the mTOR protein. Rapamycin binds to the FKBP

Updated on:February 21,2024

New study questions the role of supercomplexes in metabolism and disease

byKarolinska InstitutetSupercomplexes. Credit: Nils-Göran Larsson's labA new study published inCell Metabolismby the research group of Professor Nils-Göran Larsson, at the Depart

Updated on: January 17,2024

New study questions the role of supercomplexes in metabolism and disease

byKarolinska InstitutetSupercomplexes. Credit: Nils-Göran Larsson's labA new study published inCell Metabolismby the research group of Professor Nils-Göran Larsson, at the Depart

Updated on:January 17,2024

Body phenotypes say a lot, but not everything, about a person's health, according to new research

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConcordia researchers studying body phenotypes—the observable characteristics like height, behavior, appearance and more

Updated on: January 31,2024

Body phenotypes say a lot, but not everything, about a person's health, according to new research

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConcordia researchers studying body phenotypes—the observable characteristics like height, behavior, appearance and more

Updated on:January 31,2024