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First-ever study compares cancer prevalence among transgender and cisgender individuals

A new Boston University School of Public Health study is the first-ever population-based study of cancer prevalence in transgender people, estimating 62,530 of the nearly 17 million cancer survivors in the U.S. are transgender.

9 Mar 2020

Bacteria may be involved in the development of type 2 diabetes, study shows

Bacteria may be involved in the development of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published today in Nature Metabolism by researchers from Université Laval, the Québec Heart and Lung Institute, and McMaster University.

9 Mar 2020

New model of glucose-responsive insulin could lead to better treatment for diabetes

One promising new strategy to treat diabetes is to give patients insulin that circulates in their bloodstream, staying dormant until activated by rising blood sugar levels.

9 Mar 2020

'Primitive' stem cells shown to replace and repair damaged blood vessels in the retina

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have successfully turned back the biological hands of time, coaxing adult human cells in the laboratory to revert to a primitive state, and unlocking their potential to replace and repair damage to blood vessels in the retina caused by diabetes.

9 Mar 2020

Surging health care worker quarantines raise concerns as coronavirus spreads

As the U.S. battles to limit the spread of the highly contagious new coronavirus, the number of health care workers ordered to self-quarantine because of potential exposure to an infected patient is rising at an exponential pace.

9 Mar 2020

Biomarker in saliva linked to emergence of childhood obesity

A molecular marker in saliva is associated with the emergence of childhood obesity in a group of preschool-aged Hispanic children.

7 Mar 2020

Aggressive features in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma raises the risk for distant metastasis

Although papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common form of thyroid malignancy, it is considered to be an indolent disease that progresses slowly and has an excellent prognosis.

6 Mar 2020

Two retinal imaging modalities cannot be interchanged when evaluating vision-threatening condition

Diabetic retinopathy can be diagnosed and graded with the use of a newer scanning technology called ultra-wide field imaging, a system that generates high-quality pictures showing most of the retina.

5 Mar 2020

Coronavirus and currency notes – the connection

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended people to avoid using currency notes to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus or the novel coronavirus that has caused a global panic infecting over ninety-thousand individuals and killing over 3,000 up until now.

5 Mar 2020

Researchers identify a gut microbe generated byproduct linked to cardiovascular disease

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a gut microbe generated byproduct - phenylacetylglutamine - that is linked to development of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke and death.

5 Mar 2020

Newly developed mobile app helps reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients

By performing a few simple physical exercises daily, and receiving information about their disease regularly, 500 osteoarthritis patients were able to on average halve their pain in 6 months - and improve their physical function.

5 Mar 2020

Dietary changes may prevent or reverse age-related effects in the brain

A study using neuroimaging led by Stony Brook University professor and lead author Lilianne R. Mujica-Parodi, PhD, and published in PNAS, reveals that neurobiological changes associated with aging can be seen at a much younger age than would be expected, in the late 40s.

5 Mar 2020

Type 2 diabetes mellitus responds to weight loss surgery

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic condition with close links to weight gain. Since weight loss is a proven way to control T2DM, it is to be expected that surgeries to achieve weight loss should result in better regulation of blood glucose levels.

4 Mar 2020

Older workers with obesity at higher risk of prolonged sickness absence or job loss

New research has shown that older workers with obesity are at a higher risk of prolonged sickness absence or losing their jobs for health reasons than those of normal weight, with women affected significantly more than men.

4 Mar 2020

Yale discovery has implications for treatment of diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Many health problems in the developed world stem from the disruption of a delicate metabolic balance between glucose production and energy utilization in the liver.

4 Mar 2020

Dental teams could play key role in early detection of Type 2 and pre-diabetes

Dental teams could play an integral role in identifying people at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes as well as in the early detection of the condition in those who are undiagnosed, new research suggests.

4 Mar 2020

Drug prices beat inflation all the way even with discounts

A new study published in the journal JAMA in March 2020 shows how prescription drug prices are rising faster than the rate of inflation. The decade-long trend reflects a threefold higher rise in brand-name drug prices compared to inflation if all drugs are lumped together.

3 Mar 2020

Study suggests guidelines to enhance content of educational videos on chronic conditions

Many people with chronic health conditions search social media, including YouTube videos, to learn more about how to manage their diagnoses. But these videos differ in how well they communicate information and hold viewers' attention.

3 Mar 2020

Maternal psychological distress during pregnancy influences child's gut immunity

A woman's mental health during pregnancy has a direct influence on the development of her child's immune system, according to a new study from pediatric researchers at the University of Alberta.

3 Mar 2020

A new report on health spending by Americans

There have been several studies showing that spending on health by Americans is on the rise, and around 18 percent of the US economy is individual spending on health. A study titled, “US Health Care Spending by Payer and Health Condition, 1996-2016,” was published in the latest issue of JAMA today.

3 Mar 2020

Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

First-ever study compares cancer prevalence among transgender and cisgender individuals

Bacteria may be involved in the development of type 2 diabetes, study shows

New model of glucose-responsive insulin could lead to better treatment for diabetes

'Primitive' stem cells shown to replace and repair damaged blood vessels in the retina

Surging health care worker quarantines raise concerns as coronavirus spreads

Biomarker in saliva linked to emergence of childhood obesity

Aggressive features in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma raises the risk for distant metastasis

Two retinal imaging modalities cannot be interchanged when evaluating vision-threatening condition

Coronavirus and currency notes – the connection

Researchers identify a gut microbe generated byproduct linked to cardiovascular disease

Newly developed mobile app helps reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients

Dietary changes may prevent or reverse age-related effects in the brain

Type 2 diabetes mellitus responds to weight loss surgery

Older workers with obesity at higher risk of prolonged sickness absence or job loss

Yale discovery has implications for treatment of diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Dental teams could play key role in early detection of Type 2 and pre-diabetes

Drug prices beat inflation all the way even with discounts

Study suggests guidelines to enhance content of educational videos on chronic conditions

Maternal psychological distress during pregnancy influences child's gut immunity

A new report on health spending by Americans

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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Latest Endocrinology News and Research

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