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Protein New Target for Obesity, Diabetes Therapies Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

Molecule regulates flip of a metabolic switch. A little bit of stress might be just what the doctor ordered to combat obesity and diabetes.

New Data Prompt Renewed Calls for Public Health Initiative to Cut Salt in US Diet Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

New statistical projections suggest that slashing salt in the US diet by 3 g per day would have huge benefits, reducing the annual number of new cases of coronary heart disease, strokes, and MI's and potentially saving up to 90,000 lives a year.

Physical Activity Associated with Healthier Aging Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

Studies in Archives of Internal Medicine detail associations between exercise and cognitive function, bone density and overall health.

New Breath Sensor Could Help Combat Diabetes Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

A tiny new sensor could provide fresh, inexpensive diagnosis and treatment methods for people suffering from a variety of diseases.

Changes in the Position of Insulin Pumps Significantly Impacts Accuracy Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

Researchers have concluded that changing the height of a conventional insulin pump in relation to its tubing and infusion set can significantly impact expected insulin delivery rates.

Novo Nordisk receives US approval for Victoza® Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Novo Nordisk receives US approval for Victoza® (liraglutide) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

JDRF Artificial Pancreas Project Going Forward Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

RF forms partnership with Animas to develop first-generation automated system for managing Type 1 diabetes.

Fear of Hypoglycemia in Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Associated with Poor Control Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

The association between a higher level of hypoglycemic-related fear and parental emotional distress and poorer glycemic control in the child emphasizes the need for programs to support and guide parents.

Economic Burden of Diabetes Tops $218B and Going Higher Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

Medical costs and reduced work productivity associated with diabetes cost the U.S. $218 billion in 2007, researchers said.

New Sensor Could Help Treat, Combat Diabetes, Other Diseases Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2010

A tiny new sensor could provide fresh, inexpensive diagnosis and treatment methods for people suffering from a variety of diseases. University of Florida engineers have designed and tested versions of the sensor for applications ranging from monitoring diabetics’ glucose levels via their breath to detecting possible indicators of breast cancer in saliva. They say early results are promising — particularly considering that the sensor can be mass produced inexpensively with technology already widely used for making chips in cell phones and other devices.

 

 

 

 

 

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