Researchers at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have identified a new potential target for drugs to prevent type 2 diabetes. A paper published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows that blocking a cellular glucose sensor in muscle improves insulin responsiveness. “Our new study shows that a protein called MondoA may serve as a key … [Read more...]
In-Home Program Helps Med Students ‘Bridge the Gap’ With Geriatric Patients
Caring for the medical needs of older adults, age 65 and older, requires skills that can’t be fully taught in the classroom. According to Dr. Mariana Dangiolo, Assistant Professor at the UCF College of Medicine and a geriatric and family medicine provider at UCF Health, there are certain things that can best be observed in the patient’s home. This is the basis for her “Bridging … [Read more...]
‘Sleep’ a High Concern in Lake Nona from the Lake Nona Life Project
Early results from the Lake Nona Life Project are already speaking volumes about daily resident life in Lake Nona. While many residents indicate health and wellness to be a personal priority, a large number of residents report that sleep is one of their largest health concerns. Residents reported problems and concerns with getting enough sleep, trouble falling … [Read more...]
Nemours Unveils New, State-of-the-Art Ambulance
Vehicle Will Transport Critically Ill Children between Hospitals The team at Nemours calls it an intensive care unit on wheels. This new, neonatal and pediatric critical care transport ambulance arrived in Orlando’s Lake Nona Medical City on Thursday morning and will become a vital tool in getting infants and children to and from life-saving care at Nemours Children’s … [Read more...]
When You Should See a Specialist About Your Aching Joints
It’s true, growing older comes with some undesirable side effects, and for many of us that includes aching joints. Arthritis, or joint pain, is one of the most common conditions in the U.S., costing more in treatment than all cancers combined. But not all arthritis is the same. There are more than 100 different kinds of arthritis and rheumatic diseases, but almost all of them … [Read more...]