Ophthalmology
Eye drops slow nearsightedness progression in kids, study finds
The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon.
Jun 1, 2023
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Health
Greece set to allow medical cannabis use
Greece's parliament is expected to approve the medical use of cannabis in the coming weeks, a deputy minister said Sunday, adding that the change would attract investment to the country.
Jan 14, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dutch, French, Germans and Italians form virus vaccine alliance
France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands have forged an alliance to speed up the production of a vaccine "on European soil" against the new coronavirus, Dutch officials said Wednesday.
Jun 3, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Blow to global vaccine drive as Pfizer delays deliveries
A global coronavirus vaccine rollout suffered a major blow Friday as Pfizer said it would delay shipments of the jabs in the next three to four weeks due to works at its key plant in Belgium.
Jan 15, 2021
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Medical research
Medical cannabis has enormous therapeutic potential, but reliable studies still lacking
For more than 20 years now, international research into the endocannabinoid system in the human body has been seeking to understand the mode of action of cannabis and its constituents. There is ample evidence of therapeutic ...
Dec 17, 2021
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Medical research
Key signal that prompts production of insulin-producing beta cells points way toward diabetes cure
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have identified the key signal that prompts production of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas -- a breakthrough discovery that may ultimately help researchers find ...
Sep 12, 2011
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Medical research
Researchers find Boswellia, an extract of frankincense, shows anti-cancer activity in small trial
Extracts of a plant used in traditional medicine for centuries have shown anti-proliferative effects against breast cancer in a small early-stage clinical trial.
Jan 11, 2024
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Medications
Everyday medicines can destroy lives, conference warns
Experts have called for increased awareness about the issue of adverse drug reactions after hearing how everyday prescription medicines are destroying the lives of some patients.
Jul 7, 2011
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Medications
Pharmaceutical spam: Medical disinformation on the internet
Spam advertising of pharmaceutical products is leading patients to seek out information about prescription drugs online, according to a report to be published in the International Journal Business and Systems Research. If ...
Dec 8, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Modern treatments for GERD effective at achieving long-term remission for most patients
In an evaluation of contemporary antireflux therapies for chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), most patients who received treatment with either the proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole or laparoscopic antireflux ...
May 17, 2011
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