Oncology & Cancer
Unlocking the mystery of preexisting drug resistance: Study sheds light on cancer evolution
The evolution of resistance to diseases, from infectious illnesses to cancers, poses a formidable challenge.
Jul 15, 2024
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News tagged with drug interactions
Medications
Taking too many medications can pose health risks. Here's how to avoid them
When we see an older family member handling a bulky box of medications sorted by day of the week, we might stop and wonder, is it too much? How do all those pills interact?
Jul 3, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Interdisciplinary team maps role of P. gingivalis in drug resistance
A new paper from an interdisciplinary team at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center describes how the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis interferes with chemotherapy-induced mitophagy, allowing oral cancer tumors to become resistant ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Health
Cannabis edibles are triggering poisonings among older users
The legalization of cannabis and the popularity of its edible versions is having an unexpected effect: More seniors landing in emergency departments with overdoses.
May 21, 2024
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Medications
Allergy medications come with hazards: Be aware
People with seasonal allergies often turn to over-the-counter and prescription medicines to relieve symptoms like coughing, sneezing, runny nose, congestion and itchy eyes, nose or throat.
May 20, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Targeting RAS proteins may prevent relapse in acute myeloid leukemia
Relapses in a common form of leukemia may be preventable following new research that has identified how the cancer develops resistance to first line treatments.
Apr 9, 2024
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Medications
First over-the-counter birth control pill expected in stores within weeks: What patients need to know
The first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, Opill, will be available at pharmacies, convenience stores, grocery stores and on the Opill.com website later this month or early April.
Mar 9, 2024
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Medications
Researchers explore non-invasive method for sampling drug response
Harnessing a pervasive type of cellular messenger shows early experimental promise as a routine way of sampling and monitoring the body's response to prescription drug exposure.
Mar 5, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers explore links between gut microbes and effective colon cancer care
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and a Kansas State University graduate student is doing research to identify and improve effective colon cancer care.
Mar 5, 2024
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Medications
Seniors, FDA has 5 medication tips to keep you safe
When settling into your senior years, you need to be especially careful when taking medicines, herbal remedies and supplements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Feb 19, 2024
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