diabetes
Smartphone 'orders' body to treat diabetes
Posted in Hardware on 2nd May, 2017
by Alex Muller
Scientists have used a smartphone to control the activity of the living cells inside an animal.
Fasting diet 'regenerates diabetic pancreas'
Posted in Medicine on 24th Feb, 2017
by Alex Muller
The pancreas can be triggered to regenerate itself through a type of fasting diet, say US researchers.
A 'smart' patch that automatically delivers insulin when needed
Posted in Medicine on 24th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
A team of scientists has invented a replacement for daily glucose-level finger-pricking and insulin shots: a painless smart patch.
The World's First 'Artificial Pancreas' Will Be Hitting the Market in 2017
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
It could help the more than 1.25 million American children and adults with type 1 diabetes manage their disease.
New diabetes treatment could eliminate need for insulin injections
Posted in Medicine on 9th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
The therapy involves a capsule of genetically engineered cells implanted under the skin that release insulin as required.