This year marks 100 years since physiologists discovered insulin. The lifesaving drug has given millions of people with diabetes worldwide a second chance at life.
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Researchers Identify Calcium Signaling as Cause of ‘Cytokine Storm’ in Acute Pancreatitis
In this study, researchers recorded for the first time how calcium signals in immune cells within the pancreas are initiated. Scientists also found the number of immune cells in the pancreas increased significantly in the early stages of acute pancreatitis,…
Common Clinical Estimates of Kidney Function May Not Accurately Assess Indian Patients
Pilot study finds that considering body composition rather than weight could improve patient management Charlottesville, Va. (June 25, 2019)—A common metric for monitoring kidney health may not accurately represent the kidney function of Indian patients. However, tweaks to an older…