(PhysOrg.com) -- Psychology scientists found that when an object is desirable, we perceive it to be closer than it actually is.

Use of 'artificial pancreas' closed-loop insulin delivery systems, in which insulin is delivered in response to changing blood sugar levels, can improve blood sugar control in patients with type 1 diabetes. This is the conclusion of an Article published Online First and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet, written ...

Scientists in Cambridge have made a significant step towards developing a so-called "artificial pancreas" system for managing type 1 diabetes in children. The team has developed and successfully tested a new algorithm, providing a stepping stone to home testing for the artificial pancreas.