Gastroenterology
Could a vibrating pill ease chronic constipation?
A new treatment for chronic constipation may bring relief without having to use drugs.
Feb 10, 2023
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News tagged with toxic drugs
Pediatrics
Toxic metals in baby food: Researchers find 'concerning' gaps in US regulations
Rice cereal, formula, purees and puffs. They're among the most popular products purchased from the baby food aisle. And they share one more thing in common: They likely contain toxic metals.
Feb 2, 2023
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Medications
Researchers identify how HIV/hepatitis drug harms the kidneys
A first-of-its-kind study identifies mechanisms that explain how a drug commonly used to treat HIV and hepatitis causes kidney disease and kidney injury. The study is published ahead of print in Function.
Jan 17, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
To improve a promising cancer drug, cut it in half
A new study shows that when an experimental cancer medication is split in half, the molecule becomes safer and more effective.
Nov 11, 2022
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Health
Q&A: Menstrual cups—why the recent increase in popularity?
While on a walk recently, a friend told me how convenient she finds it to use a menstrual cup rather than tampons or pads. I've been using tampons for years and am unfamiliar with a menstrual cup. Is it safe to use?
Nov 9, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists develop mathematical model to evaluate potential cancer treatment protocols
A Rochester Institute of Technology scientist helped develop a new mathematical model that could aid doctors and patients assessing different approaches for treating metastatic cancer. Assistant Professor Nourridine Siewe ...
Nov 4, 2022
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Health
Experts say new street drug is 'as deadly as fentanyl'
Nitazenes: You've probably never heard of these highly toxic drugs, and neither have many Americans who abuse opioid street drugs.
Sep 16, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Menstrual cups: Why the recent increase in popularity?
Not quite sure what a menstrual cup is or how it works? You're not alone. Menstrual cups have been around since the early 1930s, but use has only recently gained popularity.
Sep 2, 2022
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Medical research
Scientists discover key to hepatitis A virus replication, show drug effectiveness
The viral replication cycle is crucial for a virus to spread inside the body and cause disease. Focusing on that cycle in the hepatitis A virus (HAV), UNC School of Medicine scientists discovered that replication requires ...
Jul 4, 2022
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Medications
Many drugs can't withstand stomach acid. A new delivery method could lead to more convenient medications
For patients and physicians, taking medications orally is often the most desirable way to administer drugs. Among other advantages, swallowing a pill is safer, more convenient and less invasive compared to injections or other ...
Jun 30, 2022
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