Japanese scientists increased insulin production in mice by overexpression of transcription factorsApril 18th, 2005 A group of Japanese scientists has used gene therapy to deliver three insulin transcription factors, MafA, PDX-1, and NeuroD, to the livers of diabetic mice. As a result, the mice experienced an increase in insulin gene expression and insulin production, raising the possibility that this could eventually be used to treat diabetes.
Breaking News: European Study Reports Halting of Progress of Type 1 Diabetes by Drug Anti-CD3 AntibodyJuly 17th, 2005 The European study of patients with Type I diabetes found that short-term treatment lowered insulin dependence by 12 percent and increased insulin-making capabilities for at least 18 months. "The results are very promising.
Link between Fat Tissue and Diabetes DiscoveredAugust 9th, 2005 Overweight or obese has long been recognized as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. The results of a new study are clarifying the nature of the link between weight and diabetes.
Moderately High Insulin Levels May Contribute to Alzheimer's DiseaseAugust 11th, 2005 Moderately elevated levels of insulin increase the levels of inflammatory markers and beta-amyloid in plasma and in cerebrospinal fluid, and these markers may contribute to Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study posted online today from Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. The study will be published in the October print edition of the journal.
Modified Liver Cells Keep Diabetes under ControlMay 19th, 2005 Research by Endocrine institute in Israel provides the tantalizing possibility of curing diabetes by transplanting the patient's own cells. This will mean treatment without immunosuppression therapy.
10 Minute Survey to Life ExpectancySeptember 7th, 2005 A simple ten minute survey to determine your life expectancy. It says about me:
In an extremely high risk overweight category, meaning you are at extremely high risk for obesity-related illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and cancer.
Study suggests "clock" gene plays a role in obesityApril 22nd, 2005 According to a study, by Fred W. Turek, Ph.D., and Joseph Bass, M.D., Ph.D., of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., a mutation in "Clock gene (which is responsible for circadian rhythm) also plays a role in regulating apetite and metabolism.
Volunteers Needed for Inhaled Insulin StudyJuly 27th, 2005 Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are looking for 400 people with type 1 diabetes to volunteer for a study of an inhaled insulin treatment. The Indiana University School of Medicine is one of 70 sites around the world testing the treatment developed by Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co.
Insulin in oral capsule by Moscow scientistsMay 30th, 2005 The Moscow chemists have found a way to deliver insulin in pills instead of injections.
Significant Progress in Haemophilia Treatment using Gene TherapyAugust 15th, 2005 Impressive progress has been made in the treatment of haemophilia using gene therapy. Professor Katherine High, a leading researcher from Philadelphia USA, is examining the obstacles to successful gene therapy in human patients with haemophilia.
Pizza's are Bad News for DiabeticsJuly 17th, 2005 "Keeping glucose levels from jumping too high or dipping too low may help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, which has been connected to erratic glucose levels in those with diabetes," said Robert Gabbay, MD, Ph.D., associate professor of medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Centre, and co-director, Penn State Diabetes Centre.
New gene found to contribute to autoimmune diseases (such as diabetes or lupus)May 30th, 2005 A new gene suspected to contribute to autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and lupus - a condition in which the body’s own immune system attacks organs such as the kidneys and skin - has been discovered by Australian National University (ANU) immunologists.
New study takes us a step closer to individualized treatmentApril 22nd, 2005 New study by 64 renowned scientists standardizes on microarray protocols. Microarrays allow scientists to see how differences in gene expression are linked to specific diseases.
Fat thighs better than beer belly wrt. risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetesApril 11th, 2005 It is not how obese you are but the location of obesity that matters according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Where adults carry their fat, rather than how much of it they have, might be a better indicator of their risk for metabolic syndrome, a disorder that causes high blood pressure and insulin resistance in 22 percent of U.S.
INGAP closer to cure diabetesMarch 18th, 2005 LOS ANGELES -- Researchers might be getting closer to finding a cure for diabetes. Researchers announced a new treatment and medicine, and the discovery of a gene that might play a role.
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