News from the Department of Medicine
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20 Jan 2022
Junk food ads seen by kids
Professor Louise Signal finds that 11-13 year olds are exposed to 554 brands a d...
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13 Jan 2022
One hundred years of insulin
Associate Professor Ben Wheeler and colleagues are researching new technologies...
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12 Jan 2022
Diabetes and nutrition research recognised in New Year Honours
Professor Jim Mann, EDOR Co-Director, has been recognised with a knighthood in t...
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22 Dec 2021
22 December 2021 Personalised approach needed for diabetes prevention: study
An individualised, rather than universal approach is needed for effective diabet...
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17 Dec 2021
Ben Wheeler talks diabetes
Associate Professor Ben Wheeler talked with Leah Panapa at Magic Talk about diab...
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25 Nov 2021
Researchers pinpoint best diet for type 2 diabetes weight loss
Low energy diets using formula meal replacements are the most effective for weig...
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22 Nov 2021
Otago announces Professorial promotions for 2022
Twenty-eight University of Otago academics are being promoted to the position of...
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19 Nov 2021
It's Sneaker Friday! EDOR is supporting this event for Diabetes Action Month
The Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research Centre (EDOR) at the University of Otago...
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18 Nov 2021
Which diet is best for treating type 2 diabetes?
EDOR members Professor Mike Lean and Dr Andrew Reynolds have published a study o...
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04 Nov 2021
Excellence in teaching, research and service
Excellence in teaching, research and service have been celebrated with the annou...
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11 Jan 2019
11 January 2019, High intake of dietary fibre and whole grain foods reduces risk of non-communicable diseases
University of Otago researchers have found a link between higher intakes of diet...