Endocrinology
Cerner Corp., a leader in healthcare technology, has announced a 10-year commitment to provide every child in the United States with Type 1 diabetes a personal health record (PHR). This initiative has the potential to improve the lives of millions of children and their families, reducing healthcare costs and improving
Endocrinology
Cerner Corp., a leader in healthcare technology, has announced a 10-year commitment to provide every child in the United States with Type 1 diabetes a personal health record (PHR). This initiative has the potential to improve the lives of over 1.3 million people living with the disease. Cerner plans
Endocrinology
Collagen cross-linking has been identified as a key contributor to aortic wall matrix stiffness in rats with diabetes, highlighting a potential mechanism for the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with diabetes. Researchers from the United States conducted a study to investigate the relationship between collagen cross-linking and aortic
Endocrinology
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has launched its Corporate Health Ambassador initiative, recognizing companies that demonstrate a commitment to helping employees lead healthier lifestyles. The initiative aims to combat the rising rates of type 2 diabetes in America, which is largely attributable to poor diet and physical inactivity. Companies such
Endocrinology
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has initiated a program to recognize companies that promote healthy lifestyles among their employees, aiming to combat the growing issue of type 2 diabetes. As part of this initiative, several major corporations have pledged to support employee health and wellness programs, leveraging the workplace as
Endocrinology
A recent issue of Diabetologia highlights the severity of diabetic foot ulceration, which affects millions of people globally. According to expert Andrew J. M. Boulton, over 5% of diabetic patients have a history of foot ulceration, with a cumulative lifetime incidence of up to 15%. The study also reveals ethnic
Endocrinology
Researchers at Vitro Diagnostics, Inc. have made a significant breakthrough in the development of human pancreatic beta islets, which could potentially treat type I diabetes. The company has developed an in vitro model system of human stem cells that can be induced to form beta islets under specific environmental conditions.
Endocrinology
NeuroMetrix, Inc. has made an important advance in the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a condition that affects over 18 million Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association, over half of diabetes patients have DPN, and as many as three-quarters are unaware of their nerve degeneration until symptoms appear.
Endocrinology
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a painful and often debilitating condition affecting over 18 million Americans, has long been a challenge for healthcare professionals. The recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) priority approval of Cymbalta (duloxetine HCl) for managing pain caused by diabetic nerve damage marks a significant milestone in
Endocrinology
Researchers at Antigen Express, a subsidiary of Generex Biotechnology Corp., have made significant progress in developing a diagnostic kit to identify individuals in the earliest stage of type 1 diabetes mellitus. By studying novel hybrid peptides, which include antigenic epitopes that trigger diabetes, scientists have discovered that these peptides can
Endocrinology
Pancreatic beta-cell survival and function play a crucial role in glucose homeostasis and diabetes management. A recent study by Navarro-Tableros and colleagues at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico has shed light on the autocrine regulation of insulin and nerve growth factor (NGF) on single adult rat pancreatic beta-cell survival
Endocrinology
Researchers have conducted a thorough review of wound dressings for diabetic foot disease, highlighting the importance of dressing choice in managing infected foot ulcers. The study, published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, emphasizes that no single dressing satisfies all the requirements of a diabetic patient with an infected foot ulcer. Various
