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Study finds close connection between eye and cardiovascular damage in type 1 diabetes

In people with type 1 diabetes, high levels of blood glucose eventually can harm blood vessels in the eye, kidney, heart and other organs--but the damage may be inflicted by different biological mechanisms in different organs.

31 Jan 2018

Targeted interventions can increase screening for diabetic retinopathy, study shows

Targeted interventions can significantly improve screening for diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes and the leading cause of vision loss amongst working-age adults in the Western word, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review.

31 Jan 2018

Researchers explore new biomarkers for early detection of Parkinson’s from speech

The study of new non-invasive biomarkers able to identify the Parkinson's disease from the speech of patients is the joint work carried out by researchers from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins University.

31 Jan 2018

Acute sleep loss impacts working memory differently in women and men

Over the last few decades, a wealth of evidence has accumulated to suggest that a lack of sleep is bad for mind and body. Working memory is important for keeping things in mind for briefer periods of time, which thereby facilitates reasoning and planning.

31 Jan 2018

Researchers advance understanding of abnormal mineral accumulation in arteries

A team of researchers from McGill University has advanced the scientific understanding of abnormal mineral accumulation in arteries, a complication often seen in patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes. Mineralized arteries may affect heart functions, leading to death in some instances.

31 Jan 2018

ColoradoSPH researchers identify risk factors for mysterious kidney illness in farm workers

Researchers from the Center for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have identified new risk factors for a mysterious kidney illness affecting tens of thousands of farm workers worldwide.

31 Jan 2018

Research reveals why patients with diabetes have poorer prognosis for prostate cancer

Men with type 2 diabetes are less likely to develop prostate cancer than patients without diabetes. However, the mortality rate is higher.

31 Jan 2018

Dermatologists use novel combination therapy to restore skin color in vitiligo patients

Building on prior research that examined the use of an arthritis medication to treat vitiligo, a team of Yale dermatologists has successfully applied a novel combination therapy -- the medication and light -- to restore skin color in patients.

31 Jan 2018

Mount Sinai study uncovers potential link between poor diet and back injuries

In a first-of-its-kind study, Mount Sinai researchers have found a possible link between a poor diet and back injuries, especially in women.

31 Jan 2018

Community-based health programs help manage diabetes in high-risk ethnic population

An ethnic population at high risk for Type 2 diabetes achieved significant control of the disease through participation in community-based health programs, demonstrating that active intervention and culturally-sensitive education can reverse the course of certain illnesses.

31 Jan 2018

New organ-on-a-chip technology provides simple setting to study blood vessel formation

Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo, CNRS and INSERM, report a new organ-on-a-chip technology for the study of blood vessel formation and drugs targeting this event.

31 Jan 2018

Small molecule plays huge role in keeping people safe from machinations of cancer

One small molecule that helps regulate gene expression plays a big role in keeping us safe from the machinations of cancer, scientists report.

31 Jan 2018

Stealth gene shuttles open up new avenues to treat aggressive cancers

Viruses have their own genetic material and can infect human cells in a very specific manner. They will then reproduce as directed by their own genes but using the resources of the host cell.

31 Jan 2018

Discovery of molecular nets may lead to new treatment approach for heart failure

Local researchers have discovered that a group of molecules, called chondroitin sulfate, normally found only in connective tissues such as the cartilage, accumulates and causes inflammation in the hearts of patients with heart failure.

31 Jan 2018

Indigenous people suffer higher rates of transportation-related injuries in B.C.

Indigenous people in British Columbia suffered transportation-related injuries at a rate 1.89 times higher than the province's total population between 1991 and 2010, a new University of B.C. study has found.

31 Jan 2018

Vigorous physical activity and fitness needed to cut heart disease risk in teenagers

Guidelines for teenagers should stress the importance of vigorous physical activity and fitness to cut the risk of heart disease, new research suggests. Current NHS guidelines say people aged 5 to 18 should do at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day to improve their current and future health.

31 Jan 2018

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Study finds close connection between eye and cardiovascular damage in type 1 diabetes

Targeted interventions can increase screening for diabetic retinopathy, study shows

Researchers explore new biomarkers for early detection of Parkinson’s from speech

Acute sleep loss impacts working memory differently in women and men

Researchers advance understanding of abnormal mineral accumulation in arteries

ColoradoSPH researchers identify risk factors for mysterious kidney illness in farm workers

Research reveals why patients with diabetes have poorer prognosis for prostate cancer

Dermatologists use novel combination therapy to restore skin color in vitiligo patients

Mount Sinai study uncovers potential link between poor diet and back injuries

Community-based health programs help manage diabetes in high-risk ethnic population

New organ-on-a-chip technology provides simple setting to study blood vessel formation

Small molecule plays huge role in keeping people safe from machinations of cancer

Stealth gene shuttles open up new avenues to treat aggressive cancers

Discovery of molecular nets may lead to new treatment approach for heart failure

Indigenous people suffer higher rates of transportation-related injuries in B.C.

Vigorous physical activity and fitness needed to cut heart disease risk in teenagers

Inadequate oxygen levels during sleep increase risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

Study shows that control of type 2 diabetes improves with dental hygiene

Vitamin D3 could prevent and repair cardiovascular damage, finds study

Digital lifestyle intervention platform shown to reduce rates of Type 2 diabetes

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