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Study sheds more light on early pancreatic cells' behaviour
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Different cells in our pancreas perform critical functions in blood sugar regulation. The gene neurogenin 3 (NEUROG3) is discovered in pancreatic cells. Its mutant version may induce diabetes.
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Study sheds more light on behavior of early pancreas cells
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Different cells in our pancreas play crucial roles in regulating our blood sugar. Neurogenin 3 (NEUROG3) is the name of a gene found in pancreatic cells. The mutated form of it may cause diabetes.
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Gastroenterology Excellence Personified: Four renowned doctors unite at Ve
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 6: Vedam Gastro Hospital, one of the best gastro hospitals in Surat, is proud to announce the collaboration of four renowned gastroenterologists, Dr Pallav Parikh, Dr Pravin Borasadia, Dr Ronak Malani, and Dr Pintu Bhakhar. With a combined experience of 30 years and a
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'Artificial pancreas' lowers disease management burden for diabetic people
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Automated insulin delivery systems, also called artificial pancreases, make diabetes management much less onerous for patients
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Electrical energy can be produced from blood sugar: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The researchers have combined the fuel cell with artificial beta cells developed by their group several years ago. These produced insulin at the touch of a button and effectively lower blood glucose levels much like their natural role models in the pancreas.
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Study reveals how microbiome might affect pancreatic cancer outcomes
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Despite advances in pancreatic cancer treatment, only around 9% of patients live beyond five years. Researchers have failed to identify genetic distinctions that explain why some patients live for a long time and others do not, so they have moved their focus to the gut microbiome.
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Vitamin A may reduce pancreatitis risk: Research
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A diet high in vitamin A or its analogues may help prevent children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) from developing painful pancreas inflammation during chemotherapy.
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Artificial pancreas improves blood sugar control for kids ages 2-6: Study
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
According to a new study, an artificial pancreas created at the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technologies improves blood sugar management in children aged 2 to 6 with type 1 diabetes.
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Study: Losing productive type of pancreatic cell contribute to development
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
In the pancreas, various types of beta cells produce insulin, which aids in blood sugar regulation. According to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, losing a particularly productive type of beta cell may contribute to the development of diabetes.
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Researchers find how Vitamin A reduce pancreatitis risk during acute lymph
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
A diet high in vitamin A or its analogues may assist children and teenagers with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) lower their likelihood of experiencing uncomfortable pancreatic inflammation during chemotherapy.
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Study discovers insulin deficiency associated with Type 1 diabetes leads t
Updated : 3 years ago IST
person with Type 1 diabetes has a smaller pancreas than someone without the disease. This is unexpected because insulin-producing beta cells make up a very minor portion of the pancreas and their loss in Type 1 diabetes would not be anticipated to result in a reduction in pancreas size.
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Research explains how four-drug chemotherapy regimens treat metastatic pan
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In Phase 3 clinical trial for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a four-drug chemotherapy treatment led to a longer overall survival than a two-drug combination.
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