Diabetes may be Exacerbated by the Loss of a Certain Type of Pancreatic Cell
Diabetes can be exacerbated by the loss or dysfunction of a key type of pancreatic cell known as beta cells. Beta cells are in charge…
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Researchers have discovered a Molecular Mechanism involved in Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder marked by insulin resistance (cells that do not respond properly to insulin) and impaired insulin secretion by…
A New Drug gives Heart Failure Patients Hope
Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle weakens and is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. It is a serious and…
Sucralfate – a medication
Sucralfate is a medication used to treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), radiation proctitis, and stomach inflammation, as well as to prevent stress ulcers.…
Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy is caused by a New Mutation in Desmoplakin Gene
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a genetic heart disease characterized by abnormal heart rhythms and fatty and fibrous tissue replacing heart muscle. Desmoplakin is a protein…
A New Test may be able to Detect Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body’s ability to process blood sugar (glucose). Being overweight or obese, having a family history…
A New Study links Poor Diet to 14 Million Cases of Type 2 Diabetes Worldwide
Diabetes type 2 is a chronic disease that affects how the body metabolizes sugar, resulting in high blood sugar levels. It is a serious health…
Smart Watches may be able to predict increased Risk of Heart Failure
There is mounting evidence that smartwatches and other wearable devices can aid in the prediction of heart failure risk. Many of these devices use sensors…
A Simple Paper Test could Offer Early Cancer Diagnosis
Ongoing research is being conducted to develop simple and inexpensive paper-based diagnostic tests for early cancer detection. These tests, also known as “paper-based biosensors,” employ…
Obese People May Benefit From Bariatric Surgery to Reverse Diabetes Complications
In many obese people, bariatric surgery has been shown to improve or even reverse diabetes complications. This is due to the fact that the surgery…
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