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A modified form of niclosamide, used to eliminate intestinal parasites, may be instrumental in combating diabetes. Ideally, niclosamide would reduce fat content in the liver, improving the body’s ability to use insulin properly. Research toward that end appears promising.
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Attacking Type 2 Diabetes From a New Direction
Type 2 diabetes affects an estimated 28 million Americans according to the American Diabetes Association, but medications currently available treat only symptoms rather than the root cause of the disease. New research from Rutgers University shows promising evidence that a modified form of a different drug, niclosamide, currently used to eliminate intestinal parasites, may hold the key to battling the disease at its source.
The study, led by Victor Shengkan Jin, PhD, an associate professor of pharmacology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, has been published online by the journal Nature Medicine.
Jin says it is important to find a suitable medication as quickly as possible to correct the cause of the disease because the only way now known to “cure” the disease involves major gastric bypass surgery. “The surgery can only be performed on highly obese people,” Jin explains, “and carries significant risks that include death, so it is not a realistic solution for most patients.”
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End-of-Life Palliative Care
Palliative care improves quality of life for older patients, supports family members, and reduces unnecessary medical expenditures. Read more »
Artificial Nutrition and Hydration: Having the Conversation
Physicians need to effectively communicate to patients and their families the realities of nutrition and hydration options in end-of-life care. Providers must explain the potential risks and limited benefits of artificial nutrition. Read more »
Advance Preparation for Driving Retirement
The first conversation about a future transition from driving to other forms of transportation should occur long before the arrival of the actual time to stop driving. Read more » |
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SilentAlert Resident Monitor System
The SilentAlert Resident Monitor System, designed specifically for memory care, personal care, and assisted-living communities, features a sleep sensor that slips under a resident’s sheet and wirelessly monitors the resident when it determines he or she has settled into bed. The sensor automatically and silently notifies a nurse if the resident leaves the bed without returning within a prescribed period of time set by the caregiver. The system tracks four key sleeping behaviors, characterizing normal sleep behavior for each resident. In the case of significant change, it provides notification. Easily installed, the system requires no IT support. Learn more »
Hydrofera Blue Ready
Hydrofera Blue Ready, a new antibacterial foam dressing based on blood purification technology, is for patients with venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. The antibacterial foam dressing is ready to use and convenient, and provides an effective method for managing bioburden. With a seven-day wear time, the product is soft and requires no hydration. Learn more » |
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