Medical research
A new map catalogs the effects of coronavirus mutations
As the novel coronavirus spreads, it's picking up new mutations—for better and for worse.
Aug 13, 2020
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News tagged with drug interaction
Health
Soap vs COVID-19: A 3-D visualisation gamifies the power of simple hygiene
As the number of new infections rise, a 3-D simulation from UNSW prompts us to lather up.
Jul 28, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Does medical marijuana help or harm kids with cancer?
(HealthDay)—Parents are increasingly interested in whether medical marijuana can help their children with problems like cancer-related pain and nausea—but there's concern about interactions with their medications and ...
Jul 13, 2020
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Medications
Electronic decision support tool reduces the risk of overmedication
As the population ages, the prevalence of chronic disease increases. As a result, more drugs are prescribed. Around 25% of the population aged 65+ are affected by so-called "polypharmacy," i.e., they regularly take at least ...
Jul 2, 2020
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Medications
Combining remdesivir with other meds could boost COVID-fighting power
(HealthDay)—A combination drug therapy for COVID-19 aims to both prevent the virus from spreading inside the human body as well as quelling the immune system havoc that the germ wreaks.
May 21, 2020
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Medical research
Good news for menopausal women taking hops supplements
Hop-based dietary supplements that many women use to ease the night sweats and hot flashes commonly reported during menopause aren't likely to cause drug interactions, new research from Oregon State University's Linus Pauling ...
May 19, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why it's not OK to take small social risks during the COVID-19 pandemic
We've all heard the advice from public health officials: stay at home, wash your hands and don't touch your face! We've canceled sporting events, concerts and other mass gatherings; closed schools, libraries and playgrounds; ...
Apr 10, 2020
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Neuroscience
Understanding the link between nicotine use and misuse of 'benzos'
Studies have correlated a relationship between smoking or vaping nicotine with misuse of other substances, such as alcohol and prescription drugs. Lately, misuse of prescription benzodiazepines (such as alprazolam or Xanax, ...
Feb 26, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Molecular understanding of drug interactions suggests pathway to better malaria treatments
The process of crystallization is central to drug development, petrochemical processing and other industrial actions, but scientists say they still are learning about the complex interactions involved in the building and ...
Jan 16, 2020
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HIV & AIDS
Nurses can help manage drug interactions in HIV/Hep C treatment
(HealthDay)—Drug interactions between antiretroviral therapy (ART) and direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) pose a clinical challenge in patients with HIV/hepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfection, according to an article published ...
Jan 2, 2020
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