All articles tagged with #pancreas
The article highlights the crucial functions of the pancreas and emphasizes the importance of recognizing warning signs such as jaundice, abdominal pain, digestive issues, rapid weight loss, and blood sugar changes to enable early detection of serious conditions like pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis.
The article discusses five subtle signs indicating pancreatic problems, including pale, greasy stool, radiating back pain, unexpected diabetes, nausea after high-fat foods, and rapid weight loss, emphasizing the importance of early detection for better outcomes.
The article highlights five subtle signs of pancreas problems—pale, floating stool; radiating back pain; unexpected diabetes diagnosis; nausea from high-fat foods; and rapid weight loss—that should prompt a visit to the doctor, as early detection of pancreatic issues is crucial but often challenging.
The article discusses five subtle signs indicating pancreatic problems, including pale, greasy stool, radiating back pain, unexpected diabetes, nausea from high-fat foods, and rapid weight loss, emphasizing the importance of early detection for better outcomes.
The article discusses the development of fluorescent probes, daLUXendin544 and daLUXendin660, which specifically target GLP1R and GIPR receptors in the pancreas and brain, enabling detailed visualization of cell targets and receptor nanodomains, and providing insights into the cellular mechanisms of dual agonists like tirzepatide for diabetes and obesity treatment.
Researchers at UNLV have developed a novel nanoparticle system called ENDO that can selectively deliver mRNA directly to the pancreas by leveraging the body's Vitamin D receptors, potentially revolutionizing treatments for pancreatic diseases like diabetes and cancer with increased precision and fewer side effects.
Biotech company Fractyl has developed a gene therapy for type 2 diabetes that could potentially offer a one-time treatment. The therapy involves delivering the treatment directly to the pancreas through an endoscopic procedure. Initial tests on pigs showed successful delivery of the gene therapy without adverse side effects. However, experts remain skeptical about the safety of injecting the therapy directly into the human pancreas. If proven safe and effective, this gene therapy could revolutionize the management of diabetes and weight control.
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have transformed stem cells from the human stomach into insulin-secreting cells that function similarly to healthy pancreatic beta cells, offering hope for a potential cure for type 1 diabetes.