News tagged with oral delivery


Scientists identify Buphenyl as a possible drug for Alzheimer's disease

(Medical Xpress)—Buphenyl, an FDA-approved medication for hyperammonemia, may protect memory and prevent the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Hyperammonemia is a life-threatening condition that can affect patients at ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Oral breast cancer vaccine may offer new prevention tool

(Medical Xpress)—A new oral vaccine that produces a novel two-pronged immune system attack on cancer cells could be effective in preventing breast cancer recurrence, according to findings from a collaborative ...

Cancer created Jan 18, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Innovative method to deliver THC: Transmucosal patch increases drug's absorption

(Medical Xpress)—An innovative delivery method for tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive constituent of Cannabis, is being developed at the University of Mississippi.

Medications created Dec 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Use of more costly diabetes medications varies widely

(HealthDay)—Even within an integrated Veterans Affairs (VA) system with a uniform national formulary and established criteria for drug use, there is substantial variation in the use of thiazolidinediones ...

Diabetes created Oct 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chew gum, lose weight

Most people understand that serious weight loss requires changing attitudes toward what they eat and how often they exercise. But, what if the process could be aided by simply chewing a stick of gum after meals? That's the ...

Medical research created Nov 21, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 1