21 million Americans may take a hypothyroidism drug they don't need

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs many as 90% of those who take levothyroxine [Synthroid] may have been unnecessarily prescribed the hypothyroidism medicatio

Updated on: January 28,2024

21 million Americans may take a hypothyroidism drug they don't need

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs many as 90% of those who take levothyroxine [Synthroid] may have been unnecessarily prescribed the hypothyroidism medicatio

Updated on:January 28,2024

Researchers pioneer novel stem cell therapy for diabetic wound healing

by TranSpreadHypoxia facilitates exosome production and release from BMSCs. (a) Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed the morphology of noBMSC-Exos and hyBMSC-Exos (scale bar: 100nm).

Updated on: March 14,2024

Researchers pioneer novel stem cell therapy for diabetic wound healing

by TranSpreadHypoxia facilitates exosome production and release from BMSCs. (a) Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed the morphology of noBMSC-Exos and hyBMSC-Exos (scale bar: 100nm).

Updated on:March 14,2024

Clinical score can guide PRRT therapy decisions for neuroendocrine tumors

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) with lutetium dotatate is a treatment for well-differentiated neuroendocrine

Updated on: February 05,2024

Clinical score can guide PRRT therapy decisions for neuroendocrine tumors

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) with lutetium dotatate is a treatment for well-differentiated neuroendocrine

Updated on:February 05,2024

Popular obesity drugs may lead to medical procedure complications, large study suggests

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight lo

Updated on: March 30,2024

Popular obesity drugs may lead to medical procedure complications, large study suggests

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight lo

Updated on:March 30,2024

Supplement lowers risk of higher glucose caused by blood-pressure drug, researchers find

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit:Hypertension(2023). DOI: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.123.21932A dietary supplement developed by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher signifi

Updated on: January 09,2024

Supplement lowers risk of higher glucose caused by blood-pressure drug, researchers find

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit:Hypertension(2023). DOI: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.123.21932A dietary supplement developed by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher signifi

Updated on:January 09,2024

Popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy among privately insured patients may worsen disparities, suggests study

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA USC study suggests that publicly insured individuals who are most likely to benefit from new drugs for diabetes and obesity

Updated on: August 08,2024

Popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy among privately insured patients may worsen disparities, suggests study

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA USC study suggests that publicly insured individuals who are most likely to benefit from new drugs for diabetes and obesity

Updated on:August 08,2024

Scientists develop experimental medication that shows promise in treating diabetic macular edema

by University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes can lead to eye problems, and a common one is diabetic macular edema (DME), causing vision loss.A study published in&nbsp

Updated on: March 14,2024

Scientists develop experimental medication that shows promise in treating diabetic macular edema

by University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes can lead to eye problems, and a common one is diabetic macular edema (DME), causing vision loss.A study published in&nbsp

Updated on:March 14,2024

Examining the protein that protects insulin-producing cells

byLund UniversityCFB and CFD expression is altered in human pancreatic islets, animal models of diabetes, and INS-1 C3-deficient clones. (A) WB for FB in supernatants from cultures of human panc

Updated on: March 27,2024

Examining the protein that protects insulin-producing cells

byLund UniversityCFB and CFD expression is altered in human pancreatic islets, animal models of diabetes, and INS-1 C3-deficient clones. (A) WB for FB in supernatants from cultures of human panc

Updated on:March 27,2024

People over 40 with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 are more likely to be hospitalized

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults with type 1 diabetes need to be extra cautious of COVID-19 as they are more likely to be hospitalized and die, according to a new

Updated on: January 29,2024

People over 40 with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 are more likely to be hospitalized

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults with type 1 diabetes need to be extra cautious of COVID-19 as they are more likely to be hospitalized and die, according to a new

Updated on:January 29,2024

Estrogen possible risk factor in disturbed heart rhythm

by Linköping UniversitySara Liin, associate professor at Linköping University. Credit: Emma Busk Winquist/Linköping UniversityThe sex hormone estrogen has a negative impact on heartbeat regulatio

Updated on: January 28,2024

Estrogen possible risk factor in disturbed heart rhythm

by Linköping UniversitySara Liin, associate professor at Linköping University. Credit: Emma Busk Winquist/Linköping UniversityThe sex hormone estrogen has a negative impact on heartbeat regulatio

Updated on:January 28,2024

Blood markers may predict prediabetes outcomes

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDGraphical Abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2025). DOI: 10.2337/dc24-1412People with prediabetes often develop diabetes, but many of them manage

Updated on: February 18,2025

Blood markers may predict prediabetes outcomes

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDGraphical Abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2025). DOI: 10.2337/dc24-1412People with prediabetes often develop diabetes, but many of them manage

Updated on:February 18,2025

Research shows PFAS exposure may delay girls' puberty

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiEstrogen biosynthesis pathway (circulating hormones and at tissue level). Note: DHEA, dehydroepiandrosterone; OH, hydroxy. Credit:Environmental Heal

Updated on: January 17,2024

Research shows PFAS exposure may delay girls' puberty

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiEstrogen biosynthesis pathway (circulating hormones and at tissue level). Note: DHEA, dehydroepiandrosterone; OH, hydroxy. Credit:Environmental Heal

Updated on:January 17,2024