Medications
Why some medications are swallowed while others are injected
When you take aspirin for a headache, how does the aspirin know to travel to your head and alleviate the pain?
Jun 20, 2022
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Immunology
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Springtime allergies
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love the changing seasons and am looking forward to the warmer days of spring. Unfortunately, I am often miserable because of seasonal allergies. What can I do to keep the box of tissues at bay and enjoy ...
May 13, 2022
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Medications
Pfizer to spend $11.6B on migraine treatment maker Biohaven
Pfizer is spending $11.6 billion to buy the remaining portion of migraine treatment maker Biohaven Pharmaceuticals it does not already own.
May 10, 2022
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Medications
Nasal antiviral blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection in mice
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has continuously mutated since it emerged in late 2019. This rapid evolution poses challenges for vaccines and treatments designed to target the virus. A booster shot is now needed ...
Apr 16, 2022
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Medications
New COVID-19 nasal spray outperforms current antibody treatments in mice
A new protein-based antiviral nasal spray developed by researchers at Northwestern University, University of Washington and Washington University at St. Louis is being advanced toward Phase I human clinical trials to treat ...
Apr 13, 2022
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Medications
Breathing restored within 10 minutes for 80% of overdose patients using nasal spray
A single dose of a nasal spray invented at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) restored breathing within ten minutes for 80% of overdose patients. More than 300 ambulance personnel in Trondheim and Oslo ...
Apr 07, 2022
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Immunology
Sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes: How to manage your allergies in spring
Spring is arriving soon, which means warmer temperatures and more opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities.
Mar 16, 2022
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Vaccination
Here's why you might need a fourth COVID vaccine dose
When I began drafting this article, COVID cases in Australia were coming down and the situation was stabilizing.
Mar 16, 2022
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Medications
Q and A: Decongestants can sometimes cause more harm than good
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have used decongestants over the years when I'm ill, but my doctor recently said that I should be cautious because nonprescription decongestants can have significant side effects. Is this true?
Mar 04, 2022
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Health
Brut, sure brand deodorants under recall due to benzene
(HealthDay)—Six Brut and Sure aerosol antiperspirant and deodorant sprays sold in the United States and Canada have been recalled by their maker due to the presence of the chemical benzene.
Feb 18, 2022
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