Addiction
Babies in danger of ingesting opioids laced with animal tranquilizer
When a toddler or an infant accidentally ingests a prescription opioid medication, the immediate results can prove deadly, experts warn.
Dec 28, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Outbreaks from animals in Africa surge by 60% in last decade
The number of outbreaks of diseases that jumped from animals to humans in Africa has surged by more than 60% in the last decade, the World Health Organization said, a worrying sign the planet could face increased animal-borne ...
Jul 14, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
A biological paradox offers new insights into the mystery of cancer
The cells in the body can be thought of as tiny archery targets, each vulnerable to the deadly arrow of cancer. The more cells a given animal has and the longer it lives, the greater its odds of accumulating harmful cell ...
Dec 22, 2021
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Medical research
Pigs grow new liver in lymph nodes, study shows
Hepatocytes—the chief functional cells of the liver—are natural regenerators, and the lymph nodes serve as a nurturing place where they can multiply. In a new study published online and appearing in a coming issue of ...
Aug 24, 2020
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Medical research
How do whales fight off cancer?
Oxford University epidemiologist Richard Peto was puzzled by a paradox: If cancer is a function of individual cells going haywire, wouldn't an organism with a lot more cells, say a whale, have a greater chance of getting ...
Aug 28, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Mouse studies show minimally invasive route can accurately administer drugs to brain
In experiments in mice, Johns Hopkins researchers say they have developed a technique that facilitates the precise placement of cancer drugs at their intended targets in the brain. This approach pairs a technique that guides ...
May 1, 2019
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Cardiology
Team studies smarter automatic defibrillator
Thousands of patients with congestive heart failure benefit from automatic implantable cardiac defibrillators (AICDs) that deliver shocks to the heart to correct abnormal heart rhythms. These defibrillators improve survival ...
Mar 19, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Of mice and men
The use of carefully chosen animal models often underlies crucial medical advances. A perfect example is provided by the recent demonstration that a known drug, imatinib, can be used to treat a rare but highly aggressive ...
Oct 15, 2012
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Addiction
FDA takes action against animal tranquilizer tied to fatal overdoses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it has taken action to restrict imports of the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine to prevent illicit use of the drug.
Feb 28, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Veterinarians donate vital supplies to coronavirus fight
Veterinary hospitals are donating breathing machines, masks, gowns and other vital equipment and supplies purchased with Fido in mind, but now being redeployed to help doctors fight the spread of COVID-19 among humans.
Mar 25, 2020
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