Medical News
Diabetes diagnosis may signal early pancreatic cancer in older African-Americans, Latinos
EurekAlert! - 17 Jun 2018 06:00
(University of Southern California - Health Sciences) A new study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC shows that African-Americans and Latinos who are diagnosed with diabetes after age 50 have a more than threefold r...
Genomic testing for the causes of stillbirth should be considered for routine use
EurekAlert! - 17 Jun 2018 06:00
(European Society of Human Genetics) The use of whole genome and whole exome sequencing can uncover the cause of unexplained stillbirth and neonatal deaths. In addition to providing an explanation to bereaved parents, it...
Gut microbes may contribute to depression and anxiety in obesity
EurekAlert! - 17 Jun 2018 06:00
(Joslin Diabetes Center) Like everyone, people with type 2 diabetes and obesity suffer from depression and anxiety, but even more so. Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center now have demonstrated a surprising potential con...