Many drugs are prescribed for conditions they weren't tested for—here's what you need to know
All prescription drugs need a license from a regulator to treat a specific condition. But licensed drugs can be prescribed for conditions they haven't been tested for in a clinical trial. This is known as "off-label" prescribing—and ...
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Durvalumab and Tremelimumab before surgery in patients with HR+/HER2-negative breast cancer
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget entitled, "Durvalumab and tremelimumab before surgery in patients with hormone receptor positive, HER2-negative stage II–III breast cancer."
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Video: Can aspirin make your breathing worse?
Spring allergies feel bad enough for people with nasal congestion and asthma symptoms. But imagine if aspirin is the culprit that makes everything feel worse and you didn't know it. For some people with aspirin-exacerbated ...
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AI-based analysis identifies two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills
Two plant compounds with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills have been identified in an AI (artificial intelligence)-based study, the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2024) (Venice 12-15 May) will hear.
Mar 26, 2024
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Shared digital NHS prescribing record could avoid nearly 1 million annual drug errors
Implementing a single shared digital prescribing record across the NHS in England could avoid nearly 1 million drug errors every year, stopping up to 16,000 fewer patients from being harmed and saving up to 22 lives every ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Study of type 2 diabetes medications show differences in medication acceptance, quality-of-life, insulin secretion
Diabetes affects more than 1 in 10—or more than 38 million—Americans. People with diabetes who keep their blood sugar levels in the near-normal range generally have a much lower risk of developing diabetes complications ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Rural Americans are going without meds to fight opioid, alcohol addictions
Less than 9% of rural Americans who abuse both opioids and alcohol are prescribed medications to treat both disorders, new research reveals.
Mar 26, 2024
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FDA approves oral Duvyzat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Duvyzat (givinostat) as an oral medication for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients six years of age and older.
Mar 26, 2024
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Japan drugmaker reports death after health supplement recall
A Japanese drugmaker said Tuesday it is investigating one death from kidney dysfunction potentially linked to health supplements recalled last week by the firm.
Mar 26, 2024
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US Supreme Court weighs restrictions on abortion pill
The Supreme Court on Tuesday was weighing restrictions imposed by a lower court on the drug that is most widely used in the United States to terminate pregnancies.
Mar 26, 2024
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Drug development advances in beneficial loss-of-function mutation targets validated by human genetics
Drug targets with human genetic evidence are more likely than those without to be clinically translatable and thus enter phase II/III clinical trials or be approved for marketing more quickly, which will likely significantly ...
Mar 26, 2024
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CBD products don't ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds
There is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harmful to health, according to recent research led by the University of Bath in the UK.
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Aspirin cuts liver fat in clinical trial
The most common chronic liver disease—metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)—is characterized by an increased buildup of fat in the liver due to factors such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Mar 25, 2024
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Study suggests statins could help fight gum disease
Could taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cultures has shown that cholesterol-lowering drugs help to dampen the inflammation associated with periodontal disease by ...
Mar 25, 2024
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New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies
Scientists have developed a new lung surfactant that is produced synthetically rather than relying on the use of animal tissues. With further development, the formulation could provide a cheaper and more readily available ...
Mar 25, 2024
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There's only one syphilis medication for pregnant people and the supply is running out
The government has a role to play in solving the shortage of the only medication that can treat syphilis in pregnant people, Northeastern University experts say.
Mar 25, 2024
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New research identifies promising drug combination for multiple myeloma treatment
New research from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has found that venetoclax, a medication currently approved for leukemia, provides benefits for patients with multiple myeloma when used in combination with another ...
Mar 25, 2024
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ABT199/Venetoclax synergism with thiotepa in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells
A new research paper titled "ABT199/venetoclax synergism with thiotepa enhances the cytotoxicity of fludarabine, cladribine and busulfan in AML cells" has been published in Oncotarget.
Mar 25, 2024
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