Imagine the scenario: you've been told you have a disease that will kill you. But, the doctor adds, your life can be saved if you diligently take your medication. Don't skip a day, don't skip a dosage. Soon, however, you ...
Dec 2, 2022
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A medication used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) also has a beneficial effect on the composition of the intestinal flora, according to researchers from the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel. Conversely, ...
Dec 1, 2022
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A review of the international use of a commonly prescribed family of antibiotics has found discrepancies in the safety data issued by regulatory bodies.
Dec 1, 2022
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In Brazil, a group of researchers has reported the largest outbreak to date of COVID-associated candidemia caused by the same drug-resistant strain of Candida parapsilosis, a fungus that invades the bloodstream and can lead ...
Nov 30, 2022
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A new way to prevent pregnancy without side effects may be possible with a prophylactic gel made from all natural, non-hormonal ingredients, scientists in Sweden report. The gel reinforces the cervical mucus barrier, offering ...
Nov 30, 2022
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Faulty batches of generic lamotrigine tablets—an anti-convulsant drug commonly used for treating bipolar disorder and epilepsy—are being dispensed to patients in Australia. The compromised product is likely a result of ...
Nov 30, 2022
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For decades, researchers have been working on "male birth control"—and studies show there is a demand. While concerns about side effects and efficacy have kept such options from the marketplace, efforts are moving forward, ...
Nov 30, 2022
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A drug used to reduce the risk of blood clots does not help patients recovering from moderate and severe COVID-19, despite this approach being offered to patients, a U.K.-wide trial, led by Addenbrooke's Hospital and the ...
Nov 28, 2022
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A common chemotherapy drug could carry a toxic inheritance for children and grandchildren of adolescent cancer survivors, Washington State University-led research indicates.
Nov 28, 2022
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Psychedelic drugs are experiencing something of a renaissance. It's no longer a case of turning on, tuning in and dropping out, as the hippy mantra went in the 1960s. Tripping—whether on magic mushrooms, LSD or psychedelic ...
Nov 24, 2022
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