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How a Gene Linked to Both Alzheimer’s Disease and Type 2 Diabetes works
Researchers Identify How a Gene Linked to Both Alzheimer’s Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Works
Source: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Newswise — Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified how a gene for a protein that can cause Type 2 diabetes, also possibly kills nerve cells in the brain, thereby contributing to Alzheimer’s disease.
The gene, called SorCS1, controls the generation of amyloid-beta (Abeta) in the brain. Abeta plays a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers previously linked SorCS1 to Alzheimer’s disease and identified where the molecules lived in the cell, but not how they control Abeta. The new data were presented today at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Annual International Conference in Paris.
Nice rejects Lucentis for diabetes-related sight loss
Nice rejects Lucentis for diabetes-related sight loss
Thousands of people with diabetes will “needlessly lose their sight” due to a decision to withhold a drug on cost grounds, a charity has warned.
By Stephen Adams, Medical Correspondent
6:30AM BST 15 Jul 2011
Lucentis can cost as little as £1,500 per patient with diabetic macular oedema (DMO), or as much as £10,000, depending on the severity of the condition.
It had been shown to produce “rapid and sustained” improvements in vision among those treated, while currently approved laser treatments tend only to prevent further degeneration.
Carers Week round-up
Carers Week round-up
How social media is connecting carers
“Sandwich” carers John and Jean Pearson talk about their responsibilities
An estimated 6m people in the UK are carers – giving their own time to help support a friend or relative with a disability, illness or condition.
