Diabetes & Endocrinology
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How GLP-1R Activation Results in Weight Loss
New research uncovers how the GLP-1R-FGF21 axis regulates body weight in a carbohydrate-dependent manner.
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Infusion Pump Trial to Inform Colorectal Treatment
Trial will evaluate the artery infusion pump’s efficacy in delivering liver-directed chemotherapy to patients with colorectal liver metastases

BMI Alternative Improves Disease Prediction
Researchers put a new model to the test in predicting cardiometabolic disease risk.
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Challenges Overcome in Creation of Bioartificial Kidney
Part II: With bioengineering innovations, Team Sisyphus makes it over the top.

Family’s Genetics Tips Researchers to Cause of Shrinking Pancreas
Clarity achieved by studying a unique family with an insulin gene mutation.

Diabetes-targeting Agonists Eyed for Asthma, Obesity Use
Drugs reduce symptoms and cut health care visits for overweight patients who also have asthma.

Patients are Texting About this New Clinical Initiative
Popular with patients, engagement with the REACH program improves key measurements, including HbA1c, in people with type 2 diabetes.

Magnesium Depletion Score Highlights Risk Factors
A new estimating tool may more accurately identify deficiencies associated with serious health risks.