Uncovering Factors Linked to Celiac Disease
Recent studies provide important insight into celiac disease ’s prevalence and a possible trigger for the disease in genetically susceptible people. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Insights into Salt Handling, Water Balance, and Blood Pressure Regulation by the Kidneys
Two studies in mice have shed light on the complex relationships between kidney physiology, salt intake, water balance, and hypertension. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Adherence to Immunosuppressive Medication Leads to Better Outcomes in Young Liver Transplant Recipients
A study of children who received liver transplants found that adherence to taking immunosuppressive medication can predict organ rejection later. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Innovations in Testing for a Rare Genetic Disease —Pompe Disease
Researchers have developed methods that could significantly improve accuracy of testing for a rare genetic disorder. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Kidney Damage from High Blood Pressure Leads to New Lymphatic Vessel Formation
Researchers examined the effects of hypertension on lymphatic vessels, which drain fluid, immune cells, and waste products away from tissues. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Correcting Iron-delivery Defects in Animals
Small molecule compound identified that may be able to supply iron where it is needed without interfering with other cell functions. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Small, Yet Powerful Mitochondria and Blood Stem Cells
Recent studies of blood stem cells highlight the importance of cellular components called mitochondria in determining how these cells function. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Identification of Brain Cells That Drive Binge Eating and Weight Gain
Researchers have identified a group of brain cells that can induce rapid binge eating and weight gain in mice. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Novel Insights into Present and Future Pain in People with Urologic Pain Syndromes
Two recent reports have revealed important new information about pain patterns and detecting future pain trends through noninvasive brain imaging. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Measuring How Well the Kidney Works —One “Nephron” at a Time
Scientists developed a new method for calculating the average rate that a single kidney nephron filters blood —an important measure of kidney health. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

A Weight-loss Intervention Shows Promise for Low-income Mothers Post-childbirth
An Internet-based weight loss intervention produces greater weight loss in these women than a standard care program alone. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Predicting Kidney Function Decline in People Who Are at High Risk for Kidney Disease
Levels of a protein in the blood can help predict whether kidney function will deteriorate in people with high-risk genetic variants of the geneAPOL1. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Identification of a Key Metabolic Regulator
The protein β-arrestin-2 plays critical roles in the pancreas and liver to regulate metabolism. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Brain Immune Cells Control Food Intake and Obesity
Researchers have discovered that a type of brain immune cell, called microglia, controls food intake and obesity in mice. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Mouse Models of Liver Disease Highlight Important Roles of Temperature and Sex
Recent studies demonstrate the importance of factors such as the sex of the animals and even their living temperature in designing experiments. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news