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Use of antidepressant medication linked to substantial increase in risk of sudden cardiac death
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) refers to an unexpected death of a person, believed to be caused by a heart-related issue. It occurs within one hour of the onset of symptoms in witnessed cases or within 24 hours of the person ...
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Testing for just three genes could help prevent 75% of avoidable side effects for certain medications
A new study from Queen Mary University of London found that 9% of all reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported to the UK medicines regulator are associated with medications where side effect risk is partly dependent ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Common drug combinations affect Alzheimer's Disease pathology differently in male and female mice
Certain widely used drug combinations may either slow down or worsen the progression of Alzheimer's disease, but their effects differ between sexes. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia, ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Study uncovers significant differences in a dietary supplement's key ingredient
A recent study by Paula Luis and Claus Schneider, researchers in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences Department of Pharmacology and the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology, has uncovered substantial ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Interleukin-targeting biologics associated with lower infection rates in older psoriatic patients
Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Women's College Hospital, and co-authors have found biologics targeting interleukin (IL)-12, IL-23, or IL-17 were associated with a lower rate of serious infections among older ...
Nitisinone makes human blood lethal to mosquitoes and outlasts ivermectin, study shows
In the fight against malaria, controlling the mosquito population is crucial. Several methods are currently used to reduce mosquito numbers and malaria risk. One of these includes the antiparasitic medication ivermectin. ...
Mar 26, 2025
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US approves new antibiotic for urinary tract infections
US health regulators have approved a new antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections, a problem affecting more than 100 million people around the world, mainly women, British pharmaceutical giant GSK said Tuesday.
Mar 26, 2025
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Could an arthritis drug unlock lasting relief from epilepsy and seizures? Promising results in mice
A drug typically prescribed for arthritis halts brain-damaging seizures in mice that have a condition like epilepsy, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Mar 25, 2025
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Ibuprofen inhibits human sweet taste and glucose detection by taste cells, according to study
Past studies have shown that the human sweet taste receptor conveys sweet perception in the mouth and may help regulate glucose metabolism throughout the body. At the same time, the anti-inflammatory medications ibuprofen ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Fusing two immune system proteins leads to a new method of generating antibodies
The Food and Drug Administration has approved more than 100 monoclonal antibodies to treat a range of diseases. Other antibodies are used by physicians to diagnose conditions or by scientists to advance research projects.
Mar 25, 2025
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Long-term gantenerumab Alzheimer's trial halted due to 'no regulatory path'
Washington University School of Medicine led a study evaluating long-term gantenerumab treatment in individuals with dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease (DIAD). Gantenerumab was associated with serious safety concerns, ...
Is creatine safe and effective for older adults? What the latest research says
Long associated with youthful weightlifters and athletes, creatine supplements are increasingly being used by older adults to maintain muscle and even improve cognition.
Mar 24, 2025
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FDA approves new drug to treat heart conditions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for a serious heart condition that affects thousands of people.
Mar 24, 2025
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Antiviral besifovir may be a safer alternative for long-term hepatitis B treatment
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), and long-term hepatitis B infections that last longer than six months are considered "chronic." Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) poses a huge health care burden ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Citrus remedy squeezes out dry mouth for cancer patients
A natural citrus oil from oranges, lemons and limes is proving highly effective in relieving dry mouth, and when combined with a new lipid formulation, new research suggests it may be effective without significant side effects.
Mar 24, 2025
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What is hyaluronic acid—and is it OK for kids and teens to use this common skincare ingredient?
Earlier this month, Kmart pulled a "hyaluronic acid cleansing balm" from its shelves, after a teen who used the skincare product was hospitalized, reporting eye pain and blurred vision. It's unclear what ingredient caused ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Apixaban reduces clot risk in dialysis patients after vascular procedure: Study
A recent study from National Taiwan University Hospital shows that apixaban, a blood-thinning medication, can help prevent blood clots in dialysis patients after a procedure to clear blocked vascular access. Dialysis patients ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Thousands of lives could be saved by combining two cholesterol-lowering drugs, study suggests
The largest analysis to examine the best way to lower levels of "bad" cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries shows that they should immediately be given a combination of a statin and another drug called ezetimibe, ...
Mar 23, 2025
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First stroke rehabilitation drug that reestablishes brain connections discovered in mouse model
A new study by UCLA Health has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects of physical stroke rehabilitation in model mice.
Mar 21, 2025
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Researchers learn how a drug called zotatifin kills cancer cells
Swirling inside every cell are millions of microscopic messages called messenger RNAs (mRNAs). The messages are the genetic blueprints for proteins, which determine the behavior and health of the cell.
Mar 21, 2025
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Novel oral drug therapy combination shows promise for advanced melanoma patients
A research team led by Sheri Holmen, Ph.D., investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute and professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah (the U), is testing a new combination drug therapy that could both ...
Mar 21, 2025
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Study suggests inhaled technosphere insulin could be considered as an option for adults with type 1 diabetes
A study in the journal Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics (DTT) concludes that inhaled technosphere insulin (TI-Afrezza) should be considered as an option for individuals with type 1 diabetes who want an alternative to using ...
Mar 21, 2025
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Living longer, living better: New advances in Down syndrome care
Researchers are working to reduce the health risks associated with Down syndrome and improve long-term quality of life.
Mar 20, 2025
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Collaboration across hospital system optimizes antibiotic use to improve patient care
Houston Methodist nurses are using an adapted screening tool at the bedside to assess whether patients have true penicillin allergies, thus enabling their care teams to offer them the most appropriate antibiotics without ...
Mar 20, 2025
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Anti-amyloid drug shows signs of preventing Alzheimer's dementia
An experimental drug appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's-related dementia in people destined to develop the disease in their 30s, 40s or 50s, according to the results of a study led by the Knight Family Dominantly Inherited ...
Mar 19, 2025
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