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Clopidogrel edges out aspirin in heart procedure recovery
Researchers at 37 sites in South Korea have found patients taking clopidogrel after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) experienced lower rates of both thrombotic and bleeding events than those taking aspirin. Clopidogrel's ...
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Horseshoe crab and tarantula-derived peptides may provide key to beating drug-resistant melanoma
Antimicrobial peptides derived from a crab and a spider may provide the pathway to overcoming drug resistance in advanced melanoma. QUT researchers based at Brisbane's Translational Research Institute (TRI) have modified ...
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Diabetes drug linked to increased risk of severe eye condition
Two independent studies from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) show that patients with type 2 diabetes who are treated with the drug Ozempic have an increased risk of developing damage to the optic nerve of the eye, ...
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Study explores whether CBD can reduce scan-related anxiety in patients with advanced breast cancer
Anxiety is extremely common among adults receiving cancer care, with as many as one out of every four patients meeting the clinical criteria for anxiety.
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Researchers call for action to tackle global antibiotic shortages
Antibiotic shortages disrupt patient care, increase treatment costs, reduce effectiveness, and contribute to the rise of antibiotic resistance globally.
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St John's wort: Six drug interactions you should know about
St John's wort is an herbal supplement that has been used for centuries to boost mood. Even today, many people use it as a natural treatment for mild to moderate depression. St John's wort contains several active compounds, ...
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New drug shows potential in treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration.
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Weight-loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk invests $1.2 bn in new factory in Denmark
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, maker of diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, said Monday it was investing 8.5 billion kroner ($1.2 billion) to build a new factory in Denmark to produce drugs ...
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Experimental drug BNC210 shows early benefits in PTSD trial
Bionomics Limited is reporting that their experimental drug BNC210, a novel α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulator, significantly reduced symptom severity in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Repurposed drug blocks key inflammatory pathways in psoriasis mouse models
A team of skin disease specialists has found that a derivative of the diuretic drug benzamil can be used to block key inflammatory pathways in psoriasis mouse models. In their paper published in the journal Science Translational ...
Investigation raises new concerns over landmark trial for top selling anti-platelet drug
An investigation published in The BMJ raises new concerns over the landmark clinical trial (PLATO) that was used to gain worldwide approval for the anti-platelet drug ticagrelor (Brilinta in the US and Brilique in Europe), ...
Dec 12, 2024
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Paracetamol may not be as safe as perceived in older people, according to a new study
Research, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that repeated doses of paracetamol in people aged 65 and over, can lead to an increased risk of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and renal complications.
Dec 12, 2024
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People with inflammatory arthritis currently taking gabapentinoids are more likely to suffer bone fractures
New research led by Keele University and published in the journal BMC Medicine has shown that people with inflammatory arthritis currently using gabapentinoids are more likely to break their bones.
Dec 12, 2024
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Research reveals marijuana hinders Adderall's effects in mice
Adderall is prescribed for attention deficit disorders as a way to help focus.
Dec 12, 2024
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Sepsis trial finds better biomarker guidance reduces antibiotic use
The ADAPT-Sepsis research group has demonstrated that using procalcitonin (PCT) as a biomarker to guide antibiotic duration in critically ill adults with suspected sepsis can significantly reduce treatment length without ...
Human beta cell regeneration research moves closer to a cure for diabetes
Diabetes researchers and bioinformaticians from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a new understanding of how human beta cell regenerative drugs work. These drugs, developed at Mount Sinai, may hold ...
Dec 11, 2024
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A new class of antivirals could help prevent future pandemics
The arrival of Paxlovid in December 2021 marked another turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic—an effective antiviral that has since successfully treated millions. But like many antivirals before it, scientists know that ...
Dec 11, 2024
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Interim analysis: Tecovirimat is safe but does not improve mpox resolution or pain
The antiviral drug tecovirimat did not reduce the time to lesion resolution or have an effect on pain among adults with mild to moderate clade II mpox and a low risk of developing severe disease, according to an interim data ...
Dec 11, 2024
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Empagliflozin linked to reduced progression of diabetic retinopathy
An investigation led by Brigham and Women's Hospital finds empagliflozin (sold as Jardiance) may reduce the risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression in patients with a history of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy ...
Exploring opioid-free pain relief in bariatric surgery
Obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery can manage without opioids, according to a thesis from the University of Gothenburg. The research is paving the way for opioid-free treatment during and after surgery.
Dec 10, 2024
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GLP-1 meds may lower clot risk in people with diabetes
People with diabetes who are taking GLP-1 meds such as Ozempic or Mounjaro may be getting an added bonus: Reductions in their odds for a dangerous blood clot, new research finds.
Dec 10, 2024
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Drop in opioid use in Australia offset by spike in private scripts
Australia's use of prescription opioid analgesics, such as oxycodone, morphine, or tramadol, dropped by 21% between 2015 and 2022, despite a substantial increase in private scripts in the same period, according to new research ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Repurposed drug has promising efficacy in non-small cell lung cancer
An FDA-approved drug used to treat multiple myeloma and lymphoma also shrank tumors in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with KRAS mutations, a clinical trial led by UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer ...
Dec 9, 2024
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Who gets obesity drugs covered by insurance? In North Carolina, it helps if you're on Medicaid
After losing and regaining the same 20-plus pounds more times than she could count, Anita Blanchard concluded that diets don't work.
Dec 9, 2024
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New method of drug discovery and development offers better understanding of how drugs work
According to a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers at the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, have made a significant leap in drug discovery and development with a new method called ...
Dec 6, 2024
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