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Researchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have invented an oral formulation of arsenic trioxide (Oral-ATO; ARSENOL) for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a blood ...
Feb 12, 2025
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The anesthetic ketamine is being hailed as a breakthrough therapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders. But the drug does have side effects—some potentially ...
Feb 11, 2025
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A joint research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) and the Faculty of Science at the University of Hong Kong has uncovered an unexpected interaction between chemotherapeutic agents and a crucial efficacy marker.
Feb 11, 2025
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As California's Central Valley makes headlines for the growing number of people testing positive for the bird flu from exposure to dairy cows, Rais Vohra, MD, professor at UC San Francisco, Fresno and interim health officer ...
Feb 7, 2025
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When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that might lead to human-to-human spread, that "train has already left the station," warns one infectious disease expert.
Feb 6, 2025
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Emerging evidence suggests that lycopene—a natural plant extract—may have antidepressant properties. New research published in Food Science & Nutrition reveals the mechanisms behind its antidepressant effects.
Feb 5, 2025
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Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological condition that affects about 7% of people.
Feb 4, 2025
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A new study has found small amounts of liquid ketamine administered in a clinical setting can significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, with fewer side effects.
Jan 30, 2025
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Under the UK's Pharmacy First initiative, people are encouraged to see their pharmacist before consulting their GP—especially for minor ailments. It's a tough four-year course to become a pharmacist in the UK, so you're in ...
Jan 29, 2025
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Oral chemesthesis, or chemically induced tactile sensation in the mouth area, affects the consumption and recalled pleasantness of certain foods and drinks, such as chili sauce and alcoholic beverages.
Jan 24, 2025
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