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Medications

Why some medications are swallowed while others are injected

When you take aspirin for a headache, how does the aspirin know to travel to your head and alleviate the pain?

Jun 20, 2022

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Immunology

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Springtime allergies

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love the changing seasons and am looking forward to the warmer days of spring. Unfortunately, I am often miserable because of seasonal allergies. What can I do to keep the box of tissues at bay and enjoy ...

May 13, 2022

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Pfizer to spend $11.6B on migraine treatment maker Biohaven

Pfizer is spending $11.6 billion to buy the remaining portion of migraine treatment maker Biohaven Pharmaceuticals it does not already own.

May 10, 2022

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Medications

Nasal antiviral blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection in mice

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has continuously mutated since it emerged in late 2019. This rapid evolution poses challenges for vaccines and treatments designed to target the virus. A booster shot is now needed ...

Apr 16, 2022

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Medications

New COVID-19 nasal spray outperforms current antibody treatments in mice

A new protein-based antiviral nasal spray developed by researchers at Northwestern University, University of Washington and Washington University at St. Louis is being advanced toward Phase I human clinical trials to treat ...

Apr 13, 2022

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Breathing restored within 10 minutes for 80% of overdose patients using nasal spray

A single dose of a nasal spray invented at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) restored breathing within ten minutes for 80% of overdose patients. More than 300 ambulance personnel in Trondheim and Oslo ...

Apr 7, 2022

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Immunology

Sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes: How to manage your allergies in spring

Spring is arriving soon, which means warmer temperatures and more opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities.

Mar 16, 2022

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Vaccination

Here's why you might need a fourth COVID vaccine dose

When I began drafting this article, COVID cases in Australia were coming down and the situation was stabilizing.

Mar 16, 2022

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Medications

Q and A: Decongestants can sometimes cause more harm than good

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have used decongestants over the years when I'm ill, but my doctor recently said that I should be cautious because nonprescription decongestants can have significant side effects. Is this true?

Mar 4, 2022

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