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The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It protects against
environmental influences and pathogens, regulates body temperature,
and protects the body against dehydration. In humans, the skin renews
itself completely approximately every month |
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The drug metformin is among the most widely prescribed drugs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and results in an array of therapeutic benefits. Although it has been used for over 30 years, only recently have studies begun to reveal the molecular event |
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A study published in a recent issue of the medical journal Surgical Endoscopy found that vertical sleeve gastrectomy is an effective surgical option in certain medical circumstances when compared to other laparoscopic procedures. |
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An article on MayoClinic.com sheds light on the possible connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease and offers advice on how to reduce the risk of getting both conditions. |
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University of Manchester researchers are ridding diabetic patients of the superbug MRSA - by treating their foot ulcers with maggots.
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Complications from a 2002 car accident left Hurlburt, a borderline diabetic, with recurring cellulitis and staph infections. One of those infections developed into a troublesome open sore that, despite the use of oral antibiotics, continued to fester for |
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Beginning 1 May, approved group services for the management of type 2 diabetes will be
eligible for Medicare rebates, recognising the importance of a multi-disciplinary primary
care approach to managing a condition affecting an estimated 1.5 millions |
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UK scientists have discovered that DNA damage in the sperm of diabetic men is higher than in the sperm of men who do not have diabetes. They suggest this
may make diabetic men less fertile.
You can read about the study in the journal Human Rep |
