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UCD – Drug can reduce risk of developing diabetes by 80 per cent, study shows

Drug reduces chances of developing diabetes by 80 per cent Pre-diabetes also reversed in 60 per cent of those on trial An injected drug that lowers blood sugar levels can reduce the chances of those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 80 per cent, according to new research led by a scientist at […]

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Targeting Inflammation to Fight Obesity-related Diseases

Obesity is considered a risk factor for diseases including diabetes, liver cirrhosis and chronic kidney disease. Adipose (fat tissue) inflammation seems to be a common denominator among these obesity-related diseases. Inflammation is part of the body’s natural response to injury. Lipoxins are molecules that help to clear or resolve inflammation. This research study set out […]

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UCD – First Point of Care Blood Test for Heart Disease in Malawi

A team of researchers from University College Dublin and Imperial College London have carried out a blood test for detecting early signs of heart disease for the first time in Malawi, Africa as part of a new research project for the management of type 2 diabetes. When under stress, the heart releases a protein called […]

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