endocrinology
Taking Histamine To Heart (And Kidneys)
Despite its association with allergy and inflammation, histamine protects against heart and kidney damage in cardiorenal syndrome.
Suppressing Parathyroid Gland Overactivity
A protein known as semaphorin3d was found to inhibit a signaling pathway that promotes parathyroid growth.
Vit D No Panacea For Patients With Kidney Disease
Vitamin D is less effective in treating kidney patients than previously thought, a new study has found.
RAGE Is Responsible For Absorbing Oxytocin In Breastmilk
Scientists have solved the mystery of how oxytocin in breastmilk crosses the gut to reach the bloodstream of baby mice.
The Molecular Mechanisms Of Thyroid Disease
Blocking VEGF-A or its receptor could help prevent the remodelling of the thyroid gland associated with thyroid disease, scientists say.
New Appetite-Regulating Hormone Found
A hormone called NPGL could explain why we sometimes do not lose weight even when we change our diets.
Chronic Diseases In The Crosshairs
Diabetes may affect 350 million people worldwide, but they do not all need to be treated the same way, says clinician scientist Dr. Tai E Shyong, who studies the epidemiology of metabolic diseases.
