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Nicklaus Children's Offers the Latest Treatments for Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Care in Locations Throughout South Florida

Unlocking a healthier future for young lives! Join Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in its pioneering approach to diabetes care for kids.

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Northwest Community Healthcare opens medical office building

Northwest Community Healthcare has opened a new 3-story medical office building in Schaumburg, IL with outpatient testing, increased patient access, and an imme

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Merck Foundation Marks World Diabetes Day 2023 by Releasing Sugar Free Jude and Mark's Pressure the First Animation Films About Diabetes and Hypertension Awareness

BusinessWire India Accra [Ghana]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 15: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Diabetes Day 2023' together with Africa's First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia, through their "Nationwide Diabetes Blue Points Program" by providing scholarships for young doctors to transform the patient care landscape in the fields of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Hypertension, and by raising awareness in communities in Africa and beyond. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation emphasized, "At Merck Foundation, we mark 'World Diabetes Day' every day. Till today out of 1700 scholarships, we provided more than 750 scholarships of one year diploma and two year master degree of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular, and Obesity & Weight Management specialty training, as well as a Diabetes Master Course in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish language, to doctors from 43 countries in Africa, Asia and beyond, in partnership with Africa's First Ladies and Ministries of Health, and Medical Societies. This is significantly contributing to improving access to quality and equitable diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular care, which as we know are corelated conditions." "We are establishing a robust network of experts nationwide, by providing these scholarships to doctors from different provinces, counties or districts in each country we partner with. After graduation, these doctors can establish diabetes clinics in their Health Centers or Hospitals with the aim of preventing and managing the condition in their respective communities, many diabetes clinics have been established since the start of this program. I am proud of this outstanding milestone, this is how we mark Diabetes Day", emphasized Dr. Kelej. Merck Foundation released the first animation movies to raise awareness about Diabetes & Hypertension, during their recently concluded annual conference, the 10th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, in the presence of First Ladies of 11 African countries. "I am very happy to bring to you 'Sugar Free Jude' and 'Mark's Pressure' the first Animation Films to raise awareness about Diabetes & hypertension and to Promote Healthy Lifestyle, amongst children and youth in Africa and beyond. These animation films are adaptation of our children's storybooks. Through our new animation films, we want to encourage our communities to stop sugar, exercise regularly, eat healthy and never smoke, this is the only way to eradicate diabetes and hypertension and reduce its complications. These animation films are dedicated from Merck Foundation to our communities and partners to mark the "World Diabetes Day" and also to use every day. I want to remind everyone that good health is our greatest treasure!" added Dr. Kelej. Watch the "Sugar Free Jude" Animation film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjbOvjVC3uE Watch the "Mark's Pressure" Animation movie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJylVgGbvtA Medical graduates from the following 43 countries have benefitted from the 750 scholarships provided by Merck Foundation: Bangladesh, Botswana, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, CAR, Chad, Congo Brazzaville, DRC, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Indonesia, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, UAE, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Senator, Dr. Kelej further announced, "I am happy to launch new Fellowship Programs of One-year Clinical Diabetes and One-year Clinical Cardiovascular care, onsite training programs in India for African doctors with the aim to improve diabetes, cardiovascular and hypertension care in the continent." Dr. Avinash Beezadhur, Merck Foundation Alumni from Mauritius who completed PG Diploma in Diabetes says, "I thank Merck Foundation for giving me this opportunity to explore and learn new concepts, materials, and guidelines and acquired new evidence-based knowledge about diabetes and the management of my patients. This has helped me in my career and helped me to change my practice into a better one, for the betterment of my country people." Merck Foundation in total provided more than 1700 scholarships to doctors from over 50 countries in 42 critical and underserved medical specialties. As per World Health Organization (WHO), around 45 million adults (20-79) in the African Region have high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. These figures are estimated to reach 110 million by 2045. Moreover, Africa has the highest percentage of undiagnosed people - 70% of adults living with diabetes do not know they have it. Therefore, Merck Foundation has also been raising awareness in communities in Africa and beyond about Diabetes & Hypertension and the importance of adapting a healthy lifestyle. As part of their Community Awareness Program, Merck Foundation has also released three Songs in three languages named 'NO More Diabetes, Sugar Free' in English, 'Dites non au Diabete' in French and 'Chega de Diabete' in Portuguese. And has also released the remix version, of the three languages. Link to the remix song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Witk3k9ykE Merck Foundation's pan African TV program "Our Africa", that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and features African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various domains with the aim to raise awareness about social and health issues, has episodes dedicated to raise awareness about Diabetes and Promoting Healthy Lifestyle. Watch the Episode about Diabetes Awareness here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz1S1Dlugkc Watch the Episode about Promoting Healthy Lifestyle here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok6_B8EKNks Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies, also launch annually, the Awards for Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, Musicians/ Singers, and new potential talents in these fields from African countries to Promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. 1. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2024 "Diabetes & Hypertension": Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2024. 2. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2024 "Diabetes & Hypertension": All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2024. 3. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2024 "Diabetes & Hypertension": All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2024. 4. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2024 "Diabetes & Hypertension": All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2024. Entries for all the awards are to be submitted via email to: submit@merck-foundation.com Click on the link below to Download Merck Foundation App https://www.merck-foundation.com/MF_StoreRedirection

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Diabetes breakthrough: Scientists uncover novel route to stimulate beta cell growth

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered a novel route to stimulate the growth of healthy insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells in a preclinical model of diabetes.

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How do sex hormones and birth control affect brain fear circuits?

Researchers explores how oral contraceptive pill use interacts with the current hormonal status to affect the fear circuit structure within the brain.

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Study finds biology, not lifestyle, drives decline in physical activity during adolescence

The slowdown of physical activity during adolescence is not likely caused by lifestyle and environment but by energy demands placed on the body as it grows and sexually matures, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

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Women in low- and middle-income countries more likely to have obesity risk

Women in low- and middle-income countries, especially in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, may be 10 times more likely to have obesity or heart health issues than their male counterparts, according to a large meta-analysis published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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Nutritional needs change as we age. Here's what to eat, and avoid, during menopause

Learning to navigate menopause can be challenging — and, let's admit it, also pretty frustrating — for some women going through this natural change of life.

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29 specialties by percentage of female physicians

A Medscape report found that OB-GYN has the highest percentage of female physicians while orthopedics has the lowest.

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Study shows high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans

A new study by UC Davis Health endocrinology researchers has shown a high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans.

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