News articles tagged with 'islet'
NIH researchers identify genetic elements influencing the risk of type 2 diabetes
— 3 Nov 2010 11:29 | HealthA team led by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has captured the most comprehensive snapshot to date of…
Gestational diabetes linked to serotonin and dietary protein
— 28 Jun 2010 14:48 | HealthThe cause of diabetes during pregnancy is directly controlled by serotonin, a chemical produced by the body and normally known as a neurotransmitter, and is influenced by the amount…
Use of pancreatic islets show promise in diabetes research, treatments
— 15 Apr 2009 02:44 | HealthThe use of pancreatic islets (hormone-producing cells) is increasing in diabetes research and may play an important role in future treatments, according to an article in the 15 April…
Promising advances in islet cell transplants for diabetes
— 10 Jun 2008 03:30 | HealthUniversity of Illinois at Chicago researchers have modified the procedure for islet cell transplantation and achieved insulin independence in diabetes patients with fewer but better-functioning…
Novel method of measuring insulin promises improvements in diabetes treatment
— 16 Apr 2008 17:46 | HealthA new method that uses nanotechnology to rapidly measure minute amounts of insulin is a major step toward developing the ability to assess the health of the body's insulin-producing…
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