Laurie Toich, Assistant Editor

Intestinal mucus lining may hold the key to diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease early.

Research of macrovascular complications in diabetes honored at American Diabetes Association’s 77th Scientific Sessions.

Researcher awarded for improving the understanding of diabetes during pregnancy.

Type 1 diabetes researcher awarded at American Diabetes Association’s 77th Scientific Sessions.

Manufacturers to present data from studies of diabetes drugs at American Diabetes Association 77th Scientific Sessions.

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The National Society of Specialty Pharmacy pushes for the creation of meaningful quality measures to improve direct and indirect remuneration fee reporting.

Imatinib (Gleevec) observed to open airways in patients with severe asthma.

Compounds found in plants could prevent fertilization without the side effects of hormone-based contraceptives.

Mutations in the CABLES1 gene could lead to a rare disease.

Influenza vaccination found to improve birth weight and lessened infections in mothers and infants in developing regions.

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Medicare cards no longer contain Social Security numbers to protect against identity fraud.

Collaboration between Novartis and IBM Watson Health integrates real-world data and analytical techniques on breast cancer outcomes.

Noavrtis teams with IBM Watson supercomputer to advance insights into breast cancer treatment.

Accidental exposure to fentanyl increasingly common as the opioid epidemic thrives.

New WHO report warns of harms related to tobacco use.

Oxycodone hydrochloride (RoxyBond) immediate-release tablets may improve rates of opioid abuse.

Low intake of fruits and vegetables may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Female rats observed to be especially susceptible to methylphenidate-related behavioral changes.

An experimental drug reactivated an enzyme to elicit tumor suppression.

Dabigatran etexilate mesylate (Pradaxa) may result in lower costs compared with other novel oral anticoagulants.

Targeting PP2A enzyme shows promise treating lung cancer.

Severe mental illness may increase the risk of heart disease more than 50%.

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Brief opioid use may increase the risk of long-term use.

Drug rebates may result in more beneficiaries reaching the coverage donut hole.

Malformed blood vessels in the brain can lead to stroke or epilepsy.

There are no guidelines to help physicians choose insole stiffness for patients with diabetes.