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Experimental drug shows promise in clearing HIV from brain
An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to a new Tulane University study.
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European medicines watchdog rejects new Alzheimer's drug
Europe's medicines watchdog on Friday rejected a marketing request for a new Alzheimer's disease treatment, saying the risks of the medicine's side effects, including potential brain bleeding, outweighed the benefits.
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Biotech companies can sustain the pipeline of new drugs under the Inflation Reduction Act, research finds
New research from the Center for Integration of Science and Industry at Bentley University shows that differences between the financial structures of large pharmaceutical producers and smaller, emerging biotechnology companies ...
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Researchers explore potential for AI to predict patients' pain management support needs after surgery
A Mayo Clinic retrospective study of 9,731 patients explored the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict a patient's need for opioid refills after surgery. The study used deep learning models, a form of AI, to ...
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What happens in the brain during a migraine? And what medications can be used to treat it?
Migraine is many things, but one thing it's not is "just a headache."
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Study finds biosimilars offer improved outcome and lower cost for rheumatoid arthritis treatment
A research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) performed a cost-effectiveness analysis of treatment strategies for patients in Hong Kong with rheumatoid arthritis.
Jul 25, 2024
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Q&A: Scientists cautiously optimistic about trial results of new preventative HIV treatment
Researchers may have found a powerful new preventative against the AIDS virus, which has killed more than 40 million people since the epidemic began in 1981.
Jul 25, 2024
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Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning'
Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday.
Jul 24, 2024
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Harm of prescribing NSAIDs to high-risk groups estimated to cost NHS £31 million over 10 years
Prescribing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to people at high risk of harm from them is estimated to cost the NHS in England around £31 million and cause more than 6,000 lost years of good health over 10 years, ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Older adults want to cut back on medication, but study shows need for caution
More than 82% of Americans aged 50 to 80 take one or more kinds of prescription medication, and 80% of them say they'd be open to stopping one or more of those drugs if their health care provider gave the green light, a new ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Debunking five myths about antidepressants
During my work as a clinical psychologist and neurobiologist, I have spoken with many individuals who are considering taking antidepressant medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Many ask me ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Long-term sulfonylurea use tied to impaired awareness of hypoglycemia
The prevalence of impaired awareness of hypoglycemia (IAH) is high among patients using sulfonylureas long term, according to a study published in the July/August issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Jul 24, 2024
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Botox could make walking easier in children with cerebral palsy
A randomized clinical trial published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology has assessed whether injections of botulinumtoxin-A in calf muscles benefit children with cerebral palsy.
Jul 24, 2024
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New 'vaccine-like' HIV drug could cost just $40: Researchers
A new "vaccine-like" HIV drug that currently costs over $40,000 per person a year could be made for as little as $40, researchers estimated on Tuesday.
Jul 23, 2024
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Research helps show which type 2 diabetes medication may work best
After publishing research in 2022 that compared the effectiveness of four common medications for type 2 diabetes, University of Colorado Department of Medicine faculty member Neda Rasouli, MD, and a national team of researchers ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Antibiotic use in extremely low birth weight infants decreases over time, finds study
In a new study, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that the total amount of antibiotics prescribed to extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) decreased ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Study looks at co-use of CYP2D6-metabolizing opioids, antidepressants in seniors
For older nursing home (NH) residents, use of CYP2D6-metabolized opioids concomitantly with CYP2D6-inhibiting antidepressants is associated with worsening pain and increased risk of opioid-related adverse events (ORAEs), ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Exploratory analysis associates HIV drug abacavir with elevated cardiovascular disease risk in large global trial
Current or previous use of the antiretroviral drug (ARV) abacavir was associated with an elevated risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in people with HIV, according to an exploratory analysis from a large international ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Combination treatment based shows promise for treatment of retinal degenerations, drug repurposing study finds
Drug repurposing shows promise in the treatment of retinal degenerations, according to a new study by an international team of researchers, published in Nature Communications. A combination treatment incorporating three existing ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Too many pills? How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what's needed
Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety to older adults managing chronic conditions. Overall, 13% of people in the U.S. take five or more prescription drugs. ...
Jul 22, 2024
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