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Is the sensitivity of current pancreatic elastase tests high enough to diagnose exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?

A recent meta-analysis has shown that pancreatic elastase test has a combined sensitivity of 0.77 in detecting exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (Vanga, Rohini R. et al. Clinical Gastroenterology...

19 April 2018 1,718 13 View

When will the stiffness increase be observed in STZ-treated diabetic wistar rats?

I read that heart rate is significantly reducing during 4 weeks after administration of STZ. I could see there is significant decrease in stiffness in diabetic rats than normal. But the diabetic...

09 April 2018 7,605 3 View

Importers of medical shoes in Belgium?

I am working on a project and need to identify possible importers of medical shoes - orthopeadic and diabetic in Belgium. The potential exporter is from Croatia.

03 April 2018 1,646 1 View

Any body doing research in type 1diabetics and type 1.5 diabetics?

Diabetics latest updation and any proto type method research

29 March 2018 3,836 10 View

Can anyone help me out with the best in vivo model for anti daibetic study using adult zebrafish?

I want to use adult zebrafish for anti diabetic study of a medicinal plant. I need a in vivo model for my study. How many fishes i need to put in each group? How many groups actually i need to...

28 March 2018 977 2 View

Does anyone doing pressure myography use VediView and Piccolo Frame Grabber?

I'm looking for a CD-ROM for installation of VediView for use in pressure myography; I have the software on an old desktop PC, but the CD-ROM has been lost at some point, so I am unable to copy...

23 March 2018 3,328 4 View

How to develop mobile app for patient compliance?

Can anyone guide me how to develop a mobile app for better patient compliance in diseases like diabetes etc. Please send me the step by step procedure if any one is having practical experience of...

21 March 2018 8,323 6 View

Best Insulin Treatment for STZ-induced and db/db mice?

I am looking for the best insulin (PZI, Lantus, Humalin) and times of day to treat Streptozocin-induced diabetic and db/db mice. This will be a long-term (14-21 day) treatment protocol. We have...

19 March 2018 7,482 4 View

What would you consider to be a reliable biomarker to predict the progression of diabetic retinopathy?

Although all people living with diabetes are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, the pattern of progression and the response to treatment shows variation. Reliable biomarkers that can help...

18 March 2018 7,634 3 View

Why do physician prescribe Metformin for diabetic patients with insulin?

In diabetic patients, the insulin diet should include a base insulin(e.g NPH or Lantus) and a short or fast insulin(e.g Apidra). But sometimes metformin is prescribed instead of fast-acting...

13 March 2018 9,771 3 View

What is the prevalence rate of scurvy in normal and diabetic populations in your country or region ?

Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of vitamin C some researchers are relating it to diabetes is it right. What is the prevalence of this disorder in normal and diabetic populations of your country...

28 February 2018 2,114 1 View

How does Erythropoietin replacement affect Hgb-A1C?

Treating anemia in CKD and ESRD often requires Epogen. Many of such patients are diabetic that monitor their Hgb-A1C. What is the effect of anemia management in this patient population on A1C...

28 February 2018 6,865 5 View

Is there any connection between endogenous retroviruses and diabetes?

can anyone provide information in this area. We are trying to explore this topic in terms of bioinformatics

27 February 2018 3,379 3 View

How thyroid hormones effects glycosyated hemoglobin( HbA1C) in Pre & Post menopause diabetic females?

Thyroid Hormones, HbA1C

27 February 2018 1,211 1 View

Can we delay or prevent type 2 Diabetes in genetically high risk group with Herbal medicines ?

Need scientific literature or work from scientists who are working in type II diabetes

26 February 2018 8,463 11 View

Is there any bad effect to a baby deliverd by Cesarean Section?

CS rates upto 80-90% are reported in certain areas. What are the contributing factors in developed and developing world?… Is there any relationship between C-section delivery and...

24 February 2018 5,270 6 View

Does successful insulin therapy involve insulin and Indian spice therapy for diabetes treatment in the global diabetes pandemic?

The diabetes epidemic has become a major public concern in the developing and developed world. It is expected that by the year 2035 approx. 592 million people are to be affected with diabetes...

21 February 2018 7,124 4 View

Have any idea about prevalence rate of periodontal diseases in diabetic patient ?

Idea about prevalence rate of periodontal diseases in diabetic patient .......

20 February 2018 5,198 7 View

What are the major role of nutrigenomics and nutraceuticals selection in the management of obesity and obesity?

As Nutrition is the best way of treating obesity and diabetes, Now latest research in this field helped peoples with chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular and...

20 February 2018 1,688 4 View

Need survey tools concerning diabetes management for parents with children with type 1 DM and for adolescents. Anyone expert on it?

In order to develop a study with patients with T1DM, I am looking for survey tools (in Spanish or validated to Spanish) to apply in parents with children with T1DM and in adolescents. The topics...

19 February 2018 5,549 2 View

Why Sugar Is Called “The White Death”?

Does Sugar Feed Cancer? Exploring the Sugar and Cancer Connection

19 February 2018 2,114 7 View

What is anatomy and histology of pancreas and its hormones in sense of understanding mechanism of normal and disease states?

Diabetes is very important disease to be tackled with understanding of anatomy, histology, pathology, pharmacology, so its blood supply, drainage, hormones, receptors, break down of insulin in...

15 February 2018 2,052 2 View

How can sugar causes hypertension and salt causes diabetes?

Interesting interplay between sugar and salt intake which is causing major confusion in the large epidemiological studies. I am interested to initiate a debate and scientific discussion on this...

14 February 2018 6,956 7 View

How to differentiate between Pressure ( decubitus) Ulcers VS Diabetic foot Ulcers?

clinically how can an ulcer be differentiated as Decubitus Ulcer or Diabetic Ulcer ??

11 February 2018 2,102 2 View

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