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New position statement emphasizes patient-centered care in diabetes management

Health care providers who treat diabetes need to think beyond the clinical numbers, such as solely focusing on a person's glucose goals.

21 Feb 2024

NYU Langone Health receives $75 million gift to establish Julia Koch Family Ambulatory Care Center in Florida

NYU Langone Health today announced plans to open the Julia Koch Family Ambulatory Care Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, in 2026, made possible by a $75 million gift by the Julia Koch Family Foundation.

21 Feb 2024

UT Health San Antonio scientist receives $1.2 million to implement early intervention measures for pre-diabetes

More than one out of three people have pre-diabetes, characterized by abnormal blood sugar levels not yet in the diabetes range – and yet associated with significant increases in eye, kidney and neuropathic diseases, and risk of cardiovascular death.

8 Feb 2024

Study: Up to 10% of dementia cases in veterans may be caused by liver disease

As many as 10% of older U.S. veterans diagnosed with dementia may suffer instead from reversible cognitive decline caused by advanced liver disease, according to an analysis from the Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine and the Richmond VA Medical Center.

31 Jan 2024

Vegan and keto diets trigger distinct immune system changes in just two weeks

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health observed rapid and distinct immune system changes in a small study of people who switched to a vegan or a ketogenic (also called keto) diet.

30 Jan 2024

DiAL-Health study aims to determine how time-restricted eating can slow aging and improve 'healthspan'

January is a time when many people are looking for new diet routines, and intermittent fasting is trending, as are traditional calorie cutting programs.

30 Jan 2024

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage polycystic ovarian syndrome

A new review in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) is aimed at helping clinicians diagnose and manage polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder that affects about 10% of females.

29 Jan 2024

A certain type of chemotherapy found to improve the immune system's ability to fight off bladder cancer

Tisch Cancer Institute researchers discovered that a certain type of chemotherapy improves the immune system's ability to fight off bladder cancer, particularly when combined with immunotherapy, according to a study published in Cell Reports Medicine in January.

27 Jan 2024

Study reveals dramatic decreases in emergency contraception related ER visits over 14 year period

Following federal approval for over the counter emergency contraception in 2006, emergency departments across the U.S. saw dramatic decreases in related visits and medical charges, a new study suggests.

27 Jan 2024

Study links heavy metals to depleted ovarian reserves

Middle-aged women with elevated levels of heavy metals are more likely to have depleted ovarian function and egg reserves, which may lead to earlier arrival of menopause and its negative health effects, a new University of Michigan study shows.

25 Jan 2024

Widespread exposure to toxic metals linked with earlier aging of the ovaries in middle-aged women

Middle-aged women who are exposed to toxic metals may have fewer eggs in their ovaries as they approach menopause, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

25 Jan 2024

Non-COVID-19 mortality among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic

Non-COVID-19-related deaths among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic, as did the diabetes complication of sight loss, according to a global study review led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher that examined the impacts of pandemic-related disruptions on this vulnerable population.

23 Jan 2024

Study provides valuable insights into the evolutionary dynamics of hepatitis E virus

A combination therapy with multiple drugs is more effective than just one active compound. To begin with, at least.

23 Jan 2024

New discovery sheds light on the genetic basis of a rare skeletal disorder

A McGill-led team of researchers have made an important discovery shedding light on the genetic basis of a rare skeletal disorder.

19 Jan 2024

Novel imaging approach accurately identifies sub-types of primary aldosteronism

A novel imaging approach, 68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT, has been shown to accurately identify sub-types of primary aldosteronism (an adrenal gland disorder), outperforming traditional methods for diagnosis.

18 Jan 2024

High fat mass in adolescence could worsen insulin resistance and obesity by young adulthood

High fat mass in adolescence causes insulin resistance, which can lead to a vicious cycle of worsening insulin resistance and obesity by young adulthood, a new study shows.

16 Jan 2024

3D nanomatrix vascular sheet model for high-throughput atherosclerosis drug testing

A groundbreaking 3D, three-layer nanomatrix vascular sheet that possesses multiple features of atherosclerosis has been applied for developing a high-throughput functional assay of drug candidates to treat this disease, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers report in the journal Biomaterials.

12 Jan 2024

Adolescent sports participation associated with higher bone mineral density in old age

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Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

New position statement emphasizes patient-centered care in diabetes management

NYU Langone Health receives $75 million gift to establish Julia Koch Family Ambulatory Care Center in Florida

UT Health San Antonio scientist receives $1.2 million to implement early intervention measures for pre-diabetes

Study: Up to 10% of dementia cases in veterans may be caused by liver disease

Vegan and keto diets trigger distinct immune system changes in just two weeks

DiAL-Health study aims to determine how time-restricted eating can slow aging and improve 'healthspan'

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage polycystic ovarian syndrome

A certain type of chemotherapy found to improve the immune system's ability to fight off bladder cancer

Study reveals dramatic decreases in emergency contraception related ER visits over 14 year period

Study links heavy metals to depleted ovarian reserves

Widespread exposure to toxic metals linked with earlier aging of the ovaries in middle-aged women

Non-COVID-19 mortality among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic

Study provides valuable insights into the evolutionary dynamics of hepatitis E virus

New discovery sheds light on the genetic basis of a rare skeletal disorder

Novel imaging approach accurately identifies sub-types of primary aldosteronism

High fat mass in adolescence could worsen insulin resistance and obesity by young adulthood

3D nanomatrix vascular sheet model for high-throughput atherosclerosis drug testing

Adolescent sports participation associated with higher bone mineral density in old age

GLP-1R agonist liraglutide rapidly improves insulin sensitivity in pre-diabetics, independent of weight loss

Pre-pregnancy stress raises blood sugar during pregnancy, study finds

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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