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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Interspecies Transplants Could Help Diabetes Patients, Shows Study Fri, 12 Jul, 2013 12:47 PM PDT Researchers at Northwestern University this week revealed that they have successfully transplanted insulin-producing cells called islets from one species to another. They believe that this successful interspecies transplant could be the first step toward animal-to-human transplants as a treatment for … Continue reading Type 1 Diabetes Hope: Animal-to-Human Cell Transplants Fri, 12 Jul, 2013 12:46 PM PDT Researchers working with rodents say they're one step closer Continue reading Baron and Budd Announces Involvement with the Lipitor Lawsuit Fri, 12 Jul, 2013 12:26 PM PDT DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The national law firm of Baron and Budd has begun handling Lipitor lawsuit cases involving the development of type 2 diabetes in women taking the popular cholesterol level-lowering drug Lipitor. Continue reading Health Beat: Amniotic fluid saves feet Fri, 12 Jul, 2013 12:12 PM PDT Nerve disease caused by type-2 diabetes accounts for half of all amputations in the U.S., but a new treatment is helping patients keep their limbs, and it comes from a pregnant woman. Diabetic sores on Rocco LoBosco's left foot robbed him of his little toe and doctors told him could lead to worse. "The... Continue reading Timing of first solid food tied to child diabetes risk Fri, 12 Jul, 2013 11:59 AM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When babies already at increased risk for type 1 diabetes had their first solid foods before four months of age or after six months, their chances of developing the disorder at least doubled, according to a new study. Continue reading Kids bowl over diabetes Fri, 12 Jul, 2013 11:17 AM PDT THERE were plenty of smiles and laughter when a group of local kids with diabetes met this week to share a day out Continue reading Health Plus: Diabetes support group Fri, 12 Jul, 2013 10:59 AM PDT Learning that you have diabetes can be scary enough. But coping with the disease all alone can be a nightmare for so many people. That's why it was so important for Covenant Medical Center to put together a support group. Continue reading Having divorced parents increases the risk of cancer and heart disease, experts warn Fri, 12 Jul, 2013 10:21 AM PDT Researchers at University College London found that people who come from a broken home are more likely to have raised levels of inflammation in adulthood - this can cause cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Continue reading Panel to Decide on Consolidation of Byetta and Januvia Pancreatic Cancer Lawsuits Fri, 12 Jul, 2013 09:33 AM PDT On July 25th, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) will hear oral arguments regarding the consolidation of diabetic drug lawsuits involving two popular medications: Byetta & Januvia. Byetta and Januvia, both used to treat Type 2 Diabetes have recently been associated with an incre... Continue reading

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