Archive: 04/04/2017
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may treat autoimmunity in type 1 diabetes
Type I diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition that develops after the immune system attacks and destroys pancreatic β cells, leading to impaired insulin production. Currently, no therapies can successfully reverse the ...
Apr 4, 2017
Nurse fellowship immerses Ph.D. students in nursing care while enhancing scientific inquiry
Nurses with research doctorates have led important work that has proven vital in improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of care. Yet today, fewer than five percent of nurses have PhDs, the education level typically ...
Apr 4, 2017
Marker may help predict success with extended-wear contact lenses
A simple marker on eye examination may help vision care professionals predict which patients will have a higher or lower rate of problems after starting extended-wear contact lenses, reports a study in the April issue of ...
Apr 4, 2017