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Pancreatic Awareness Month 2024: Advancing Research to Improve Survival

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Pancreatic cancer occurs when cells in the pancreas, a vital organ responsible for producing enzymes and hormones, begin to grow uncontrollably. In a small trial, half of the participants exhibited strong anti-tumor immune responses. percent, a median duration of response of 12.6

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COVID-19 May Trigger New-Onset Diabetes

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He said, “Stressful conditions lead to elevated levels of regulatory hormones that raise blood sugar to aid the body in fighting whatever insult it’s facing, such as illness or injury. For people with underlying conditions, that can be enough to kick them over the edge.”.

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Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine: Does Diamyd Have a Winning Formula?

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In addition to the vaccine, the company is also developing an investigational drug called Remygen for the regeneration of endogenous insulin production and to improve hormonal response to hypoglycemia; trials to test the treatment are currently ongoing in patients that have been living with type 1 diabetes for more than five years.

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Why the Potential Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines on the Menstrual Cycle Are Not Concerning

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Currently, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that the vaccines induce any hormonal changes that would lead to irregular periods. Vaccines could cause an inflammatory response as part of the overall immune response. This had led some to wonder whether period changes may be a potential side effect of the vaccines.

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Surrogate Endpoints: How to Choose the Best One for Your Rare Disease Trial

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Symptoms and Etiology: Caused by an overproduction of growth hormone, acromegaly primarily affects adults. By reducing the amount of growth hormone in the blood, progressive enlargement of bones should be slowed. By reducing the amount of growth hormone in the blood, progressive enlargement of bones should be slowed.

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Quick Guide to Pediatric Plaque Psoriasis

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Hormonal Changes: Hormonal fluctuations, especially during puberty, can influence the severity and onset of psoriasis. For more severe cases, systemic medications, including newer biologics that target immune responses, are used. Similarly, exposure to secondhand smoke or high pollution levels may trigger flare-ups.

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Sandoz’s Jubbonti and Wyost Approved as First Interchangeable Biosimilars to Amgen’s Bone Drugs Prolia and Xgeva

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Risk factors include aging, hormonal changes, low body weight, low calcium intake and use of certain medications. It occurs when the formation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the loss of old bone. The disease often progresses without symptoms until a fracture happens, typically in the wrist, hip or spine.

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