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  • Manual closed-loop insulin delivery in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a phase 2 randomised crossover trial

    Source:
    The-lancet

    08/02/2010

    Background - Closed-loop systems link continuous glucose measurements to insulin delivery.

  • UK couples offered Counsyl gene tests for 100 inherited diseases

    Source:
    The-times

    08/02/2010

    British couples are to be offered a groundbreaking genetic test that would virtually eliminate their chances of having a baby with one of more than 100 inherited diseases.

  • Stem cell researchers claim some reviewers hamper publication of high quality research

    Source:
    Bmj

    05/02/2010

    Leading stem cell researchers have expressed concern that some reviewers may be hampering publication of high quality research in the field and are calling for a more open process of review to prevent this.

  • Artificial pancreas hope for children with diabetes

    Source:
    Bbc

    05/02/2010

    Insulin injections are currently the mainstay of type 1 diabetes treatment

    Scientists in Cambridge have shown that an "artificial pancreas" can be used to regulate blood sugar in children with Type 1 diabetes.

  • Steroids may be overrated in treatment of COPD

    Source:
    Healthscout

    05/02/2010

    Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often given inhaled corticosteroids to help ease exacerbations of the disease, but a new study finds these drugs may be of only limited benefit.