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Two groups of neurons linked to feeling full identified—one for before-meal fullness and one for after-meal fullness
A team of biomedical researchers from the U.S. and the U.K. has identified two groups of neurons that take part in the process of feeling full—one before eating and one after. In their study, published in the journal Science, ...
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Physicians can significantly reduce antibiotic use without compromising treatment
Older GPs are more likely to prescribe antibiotics than their younger colleagues. A more cautious approach will not degrade treatment—and it can help fight antibiotic resistance that could soon kill millions of people annually. ...
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Only 1 in 4 people who need meds to fight opioid addiction get them
Just 25% of people battling opioid use disorder are getting medications aimed at helping them quit and potentially avoid an overdose, new data shows.
Jun 27, 2024
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Can I take antihistamines everyday? More than recommended dose? What if I'm pregnant? What research says
Allergies happen when your immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance like dust or pollen. Hay fever, hives and anaphylaxis are all types of allergic reactions.
Jun 27, 2024
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV is available—why are so many at-risk individuals ending up HIV positive?
In a far-reaching effort to understand the factors contributing to HIV transmission among sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals and improve HIV prevention strategies, a team of scientists at the CUNY Graduate School ...
Jun 27, 2024
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New discovery leads to novel probiotic for eczema
NIAID research has led to the availability of a new over-the-counter topical eczema probiotic. The probiotic is based on the discovery by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part ...
Jun 26, 2024
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A preventative drug could be effective in people with migraine and rebound headache
A drug used to prevent migraine may also be effective in people with migraine who experience rebound headaches, according to a new study published in Neurology.
Jun 26, 2024
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Centering underrepresented populations in pharmacy research
Underrepresented populations have been historically excluded from clinical trials including women, racial and ethnic minority groups, and pregnant, lactating, pediatric and geriatric populations. While the importance of including ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Novo Nordisk says weight-loss drug Wegovy approved in China
Novo Nordisk's flagship weight-loss drug Wegovy has been approved for use in China, the Danish pharmaceutical giant said.
Jun 26, 2024
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Mouse studies reveal possible benefits of CBD and metformin for treating behavioral difficulties
Studies of mouse models of Fragile X syndrome and Phelan-McDermid syndrome show that treatment with cannabidiol (CBD) and the diabetes drug metformin can alleviate behavioral difficulties, according to research presented ...
Jun 25, 2024
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New MDMA variants identified for potentially safer psychotherapeutic use
The use of the active ingredient 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as "ecstasy," to support psychotherapy for mental illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder is being discussed worldwide.
Jun 25, 2024
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New study finds medication abortion without ultrasound to be safe
Researchers compared patients who received care remotely to those who got ultrasounds and found no differences in outcomes. Medication abortion patients who receive pills by mail without first getting an ultrasound do just ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Trial offers hope for cheaper, more tolerable, ketamine treatment
For those suffering from treatment-resistant depression, the anesthetic drug ketamine offers hope, but it has side effects and can be costly to access—a University of Otago-led clinical trial may change that.
Jun 24, 2024
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New approach accurately identifies medications most toxic to the liver
The current method for assessing medication-related liver injury is not providing an accurate picture of some medications' toxicity—or lack thereof—to the liver, according to a new study led by researchers from the Perelman ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Q&A: How future medications could be personalized on a 3D printer
Chocolate-flavored pills for children who hate taking medicine. Several drugs combined into one daily pill for seniors who have trouble remembering to take their medications. Drugs printed at your local pharmacy at personalized ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Survey shows aspirin use remains high among older adults, despite risks
A survey representing about 150 million adults annually suggests that aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains prevalent among older adults, contrary to recommendations from the American ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Semaglutide leads to greater weight loss in women than men with heart failure, improves symptoms
Semaglutide, a medication initially developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, significantly improves symptoms in men and women with a common type of heart failure that has had few therapeutic options.
Jun 24, 2024
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Post-transplant cyclophosphamide GVHD prophylaxis beneficial in leukemia
For patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplantation, posttransplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy) graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) prophylaxis yields comparable relapse incidence (RI) ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Nonsignificant survival benefit seen for dabrafenib, trametinib in melanoma
For patients with resected stage III melanoma, adjuvant therapy with dabrafenib plus trametinib is associated with a nonsignificant benefit in terms of overall survival, according to a study published in the New England Journal ...
Jun 24, 2024
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