Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers help develop highly accurate, 30-second coronavirus test
With any highly infectious disease, time can be a killer.
Apr 7, 2022
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Cardiology
Prediabetes may not be as benign as once thought
People with prediabetes were significantly more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event when compared with those who had normal blood sugar levels, according to research being presented ...
May 5, 2021
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Medical research
Researchers report novel findings for breast cancer patients with obesity, diabetes
Obesity, insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes are risk factors for breast cancer in post-menopausal women. The metabolic and inflammatory complications of obesity have a role in the formation of cancer. However, the cellular ...
Nov 23, 2021
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Diabetes
Fasting plasma glucose beats HbA1c for diabetes screening
(HealthDay)—For patients without diabetes undergoing coronary angiography (CAG), fasting plasma glucose (FPG) performs better in diabetes screening than glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), according to a study published online ...
Jan 17, 2013
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Diabetes
Genetic risk score linked to increased risk of diabetes
(HealthDay)—A genetic risk score based on 46 gene variants linked to type 2 diabetes is associated with increases in the risk of type 2 diabetes and declines in glucose control and beta-cell function, according to a study ...
Jul 30, 2013
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Diabetes
Study shows that analysing tears could allow for non-invasive diabetes monitoring
A new study presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) shows that analysing the tears of people with diabetes could be a potential method to monitor their blood sugar ...
Sep 25, 2020
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Biomedical technology
New blood-test device monitors blood chemistry continually
For even the most routine of medical checkups, a blood test is often the first order of business. But, for all its diagnostic power, this common test provides only a snapshot of the blood during a single moment in time.
Dec 22, 2020
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Diabetes
Novel soy germ pasta improves gastric emptying time
(HealthDay)—Pasta enriched with biologically active isoflavone aglycons significantly improves gastric emptying time in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a pilot study published online July 8 in Diabetes Care.
Aug 14, 2013
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Diabetes
Pot smoking linked to some metabolic changes
(HealthDay)—Regularly smoking pot is associated with visceral adiposity and adipose tissue insulin resistance, but not other metabolic changes such as impaired β-cell function or hepatic steatosis, according to a study ...
Apr 19, 2013
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Medical research
Student team's glucose sensor uses DNA instead of chemicals
People with diabetes may one day have a less expensive resource for monitoring their blood glucose levels, if research by a group of Missouri University of Science and Technology students becomes reality.
Dec 28, 2011
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