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

Wearable monitor detects stress hormone levels across a full 24-hour day

byUniversity of BirminghamThe U-RHYTHM device is worn in a comfortable band placed around the hips. The position of the microdialysis membrane, which is placed superficially in the skin. Credit:

Updated on: January 24,2024

Wearable monitor detects stress hormone levels across a full 24-hour day

byUniversity of BirminghamThe U-RHYTHM device is worn in a comfortable band placed around the hips. The position of the microdialysis membrane, which is placed superficially in the skin. Credit:

Updated on:January 24,2024

Research links single gene to female infertility

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchLoss of Fgfr2c from the ovary leads to an absence in primordial germ cells (PGCs), the precursors of the eggs. Immunofluorescence analysis for the germ cell

Updated on: January 17,2024

Research links single gene to female infertility

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchLoss of Fgfr2c from the ovary leads to an absence in primordial germ cells (PGCs), the precursors of the eggs. Immunofluorescence analysis for the germ cell

Updated on:January 17,2024

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

Study offers explanation for why only some develop posttraumatic stress disorder

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneA map of voxelwise differences in gray matter volume between low-CR and Ctr rats calculated from exvivo magnetic resonance image

Updated on: January 09,2024

Study offers explanation for why only some develop posttraumatic stress disorder

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneA map of voxelwise differences in gray matter volume between low-CR and Ctr rats calculated from exvivo magnetic resonance image

Updated on:January 09,2024

An hour of daily exercise could help Arctic Inuit people with faulty gene to control their high blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inDiabetologia(the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) suggests an hour of hi

Updated on: February 05,2024

An hour of daily exercise could help Arctic Inuit people with faulty gene to control their high blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inDiabetologia(the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) suggests an hour of hi

Updated on:February 05,2024

Removing a protein could prevent aging and obesity from evolving into metabolic diseases, research suggests

byUniversity of CopenhagenThe ribotoxic stress response drives metabolic maladaptation in obesity and aging. ROS are a physiologically relevant source of translational impairment and activation

Updated on: January 18,2024

Removing a protein could prevent aging and obesity from evolving into metabolic diseases, research suggests

byUniversity of CopenhagenThe ribotoxic stress response drives metabolic maladaptation in obesity and aging. ROS are a physiologically relevant source of translational impairment and activation

Updated on:January 18,2024

1 million people in England may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit:Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround 5 million people in England (about one in nine adults) are on the cusp of developing type 2 diabetes, according to n

Updated on: March 14,2024

1 million people in England may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit:Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround 5 million people in England (about one in nine adults) are on the cusp of developing type 2 diabetes, according to n

Updated on:March 14,2024

Light-based therapy reduces pain associated with peripheral diabetic neuropathy, study concludes

Light-based therapy reduces pain associated with peripheral diabetic neuropathy, study concludesby Thais Szegö,FAPESPCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the Federal University

Updated on: November 21,2024

Light-based therapy reduces pain associated with peripheral diabetic neuropathy, study concludes

Light-based therapy reduces pain associated with peripheral diabetic neuropathy, study concludesby Thais Szegö,FAPESPCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the Federal University

Updated on:November 21,2024

A new injectable shows promise to prevent and treat hypoglycemia

byAmerican Chemical SocietyEncapsulated glucagon for insulin-induced hypoglycemia dissolves when sugar levels get seriously low (less than 60 milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL), releasing the horm

Updated on: October 09,2024

A new injectable shows promise to prevent and treat hypoglycemia

byAmerican Chemical SocietyEncapsulated glucagon for insulin-induced hypoglycemia dissolves when sugar levels get seriously low (less than 60 milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL), releasing the horm

Updated on:October 09,2024

Belly fat hinders digestive disease medications

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe mass and composition of our bodies can significantly affect the way medications are metabolized and absorbed. Investigators at C

Updated on: June 20,2024

Belly fat hinders digestive disease medications

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe mass and composition of our bodies can significantly affect the way medications are metabolized and absorbed. Investigators at C

Updated on:June 20,2024

First-of-its-kind analysis gives more precise insight into factors driving up costs for type 2 diabetes patients

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnew studyappearing inBMC Health Services Researchfrom the Texas A&M University School of Pub

Updated on: March 14,2024

First-of-its-kind analysis gives more precise insight into factors driving up costs for type 2 diabetes patients

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnew studyappearing inBMC Health Services Researchfrom the Texas A&M University School of Pub

Updated on:March 14,2024