Uncovering the Genetic Basis for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
An international group of researchers revealed several areas of the human genome that convey risk for developing primary sclerosing cholangitis, a disease that can lead to liver damage. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - June 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New biomarker to diagnose life-threatening liver disease in children
Researchers have identified a protein present at high levels in blood from infants with biliary atresia that may enable early and accurate detection of this potentially deadly disease (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - April 27, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Improved treatment targeting root cause of cystic fibrosis may be on horizon
A clinical trial led by a pharmaceutical company has shown that a combination of two medications provides significant clinical benefit in a subgroup of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - April 27, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Identifying patients with chronic kidney disease who are at increased risk of death
A recent study has established a correlation between the level of fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) in the blood of a person with chronic kidney disease (CKD), measured over time, and the risk of death (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - April 27, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Examining the effects of weight gain and loss —multiple molecules at a time
In a controlled study of weight gain and loss, researchers have assembled a comprehensive molecular profile of dramatic changes that occur in humans during short periods of weight fluctuation. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - April 27, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Number of Americans with diabetes rises to nearly 26 million
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Source: NIDDK News - March 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
NIH urges — Be kind to your kidneys!
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Source: NIDDK News - March 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
NIH grantees win 2011 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine
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Source: NIDDK News - March 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
NIH study to test treatment for fatty liver disease in children
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Source: NIDDK News - March 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
NIH partners with industry to create new Living Lab for research into molecular structures that can affect disease
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Source: NIDDK News - March 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New NIH fact sheet explains test for diabetes, pre-diabetes
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Source: NIDDK News - March 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New website: NIH Clinical Research Trials and You
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Source: NIDDK News - March 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
"Biggest Loser" study finds modest diet and exercise can sustain weight loss
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Source: NIDDK News - March 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Researchers discover 71 new human genes associated with bowel diseases
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Source: NIDDK News - March 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Let ’s Not Sugar Coat It: Evidence Is Emerging that Fructose and Glucose Elicit Different Brain Responses
Findings from a small study indicated that glucose, but not fructose, may promote satiety in humans, partly due to glucose effects on specific brain regions. (Source: NIDDK News)
Source: NIDDK News - March 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
