Blood
08 Jan 2008
Introduction to Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are a type of clinical research used to investigate the effectiveness of medicines, prevention programs and diagnostic techniques.
Children's health
03 Dec 2007
Exercise Improves Thinking, Reduces Diabetes Risk in Overweight Children
Just three months of daily, vigorous physical activity in overweight children improves their thinking and reduces their diabetes risk, researchers say. Studies of about 200 overweight, inactive children ages 7-11 also showed that a regular exercise program reduces body fat and improves bone density. “Is exercise a magic wand that…
Children's health
22 Nov 2007
Diet Rich in Fatty Acids could thwart Diabetes Onset
Omega-3 fatty acids have long been touted for their heart-healthy and brain-boosting benefits. Consider cod liver oil, fortified infant formula and enriched eggs. Now a study of nearly 1,800 children at risk for type 1 diabetes has found that increased consumption of dietary omega-3 fatty acids appears to reduce the…
Children's health
22 Nov 2007
Mutations in the Insulin Gene can cause Neonatal Diabetes
Mutations in the insulin gene can cause permanent neonatal diabetes, an unusual form of diabetes that affects very young children and results in lifelong dependence on insulin injections, report researchers from the University of Chicago and Peninsula University (Exeter, UK) in Sept. 18, 2007, issue of the Proceedings of the…
Cancer
30 Oct 2007
Topotecan shows Promise against Wilms Tumour
St. Jude researchers have shown that the drug topotecan holds promise as a treatment for the recurrent form of a kidney cancer called Wilms tumour, a solid tumour of the kidney that arises from immature kidney cells, and the fifth most common tumour among children. The investigators recommend further evaluation…
Children's health
25 Sep 2007
Dairy Foods and Type 2 Diabetes
Adjusting to a new diagnosis of diabetes can be a shock – and wondering ‘what can I eat?’ is only normal. Some people with diabetes cut out or limit their intake of dairy foods (like milk, cheese and yogurt) due to concern about the fat content. However, Diabetes Australia actually…
Children's Health
11 Sep 2007
Reducing Insulin Signalling in the Brain can Prolong Lifespan
Study explains the physiologic benefits of diet and exercise. One route to a long and healthy life may be establishing the right balance in insulin signalling between the brain and the rest of the body, according to new research from Children’s Hospital Boston. The study, published in the July 20…
Children's health
07 Sep 2007
Soda Warning? Link between Diabetes, High-fructose Corn Syrup
Researchers have found new evidence that soft drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may contribute to the development of diabetes, particularly in children. In a laboratory study of commonly consumed carbonated beverages, the scientists found that drinks containing the syrup had high levels of reactive compounds that have been…
Children's health
28 Aug 2007
Imaging Islet Cell Transplants
For patients with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, a transplant of insulin-producing cells is a possible alternative to daily insulin injections to keep blood sugar under control. As with any transplant, however, the still-experimental technique carries the risk of rejection by the patient’s immune system, meaning patients must take powerful immunosuppressive…
