Found 96 results for diabetes

  • Sugar ‘by-product’ link to womb, pregnancy health uncovered

    …been linked to the recent epidemics of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The study found that certain proteins, which become ‘toxic’ after exposure to sugar, trigger inflammation in the womb in……  Read more

    Dr Jemma Evans at Hudson Institute
  • Homebirth or hospital birth? Study weighs up the evidence

    …caesarean Previous uterine surgery More than five previous births Any significant maternal medical condition, such as: diabetes (including gestational diabetes), high blood pressure, or heart, kidney, liver, respiratory, hormone-related, immune……  Read more

    Dr Miranda Davies-Tuck from the Epidemiology and Clinical Trials Research Group at Hudson Institute
  • New gene discovery unlocks mysteries of our immunity

    diabetes. The gene has existed for 500 million years, but its potential is only now understood. “Our immune system produces proteins called cytokines that help fortify the immune system and……  Read more

  • NHMRC Project Grant success

    …Associate Professor Andrew Murphy, Professor Benjamin Kile, Dr James Vince, Associate Professor James Murphy, Dr Ueli Nachbur, Associate Professor Katey Rayner Obesity and type 2 diabetes are among the fastest……  Read more

    Our researchers have been awarded nine NHMRC Project Grants and one ARC Discovery Grant totalling $9.8 million.
  • Innovative clinical guide to help babies born with DSD

    …diagnosis and action is ideal, but this can be problematic. Patients consistently enter a ‘diagnostic journey’ of tests. Now, a paper published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, by Hudson……  Read more

    Dr Nayla Leon and Dr Alejandra Reyes have contributed to a new clinical guide to assist with Differences in sex development (DSDs).
  • Scientists discover new pathways controlling deadly inflammation

    Inflammation is an important response to infection or injury, but needs to be carefully controlled as too much inflammation can cause conditions such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s……  Read more