Research that could lead to better treatment of a severe form of congenital hyperinsulinism is described in the current ahead of print edition of the online journal, Diabetes. The research is groundbreaking because it involves correcting the cellular defect that is the cause of the disorder. CHI is proud of the fact that two members … Read more
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) held a dinner meeting in New York City at the Beacon Restaurant on September 11, 2009. There were 56 people attending in all, including HI patients, parents, nurses, physicians, researchers, and other professionals from the health care industry. The meeting also brought together members of the newly formed CHI Scientific Advisory … Read more
This is an exerpt from a new textbook for diagnostics aimed at pediatricians. This section is co-written by Dr. Vaneeta Bamba and Dr. Diva D. De León-Crutchlow. De León-Crutchlow was asked to be on our Scientific Advisory Group. This is a nice complement to the article by Glaser posted by Andie. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/hypoglycemia/book-diseases-20a.htm Find The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult … Read more