Urinary and Kidney

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…

Children's Health 14 Aug 2007

Obesity Management

Obesity management refers to weight loss strategies for overweight people and includes calorie controlled diets, exercise programs, medications and surgery.

Blood 14 Aug 2007

Drug Trialling

Drug trialling is research performed to test how well medicines work to treat certain diseases, and if they cause side effects or adverse events.