Medications
Curbs on legal highs cut need for hospital care
Fewer people sought hospital treatment for the toxic effects of so-called legal highs following temporary restrictions, a study based at an Edinburgh hospital suggests.
Jul 25, 2018
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Medical research
Improving drug treatments with natural products
Turmeric, shrimp shells, beeswax and cocoa butter are being used to improve the effectiveness of drugs and reduce side effects when treating a range of diseases including cancer and diabetes.
May 25, 2018
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Health
New report one of the most comprehensive studies on health effects of e-cigarettes
A new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine takes a comprehensive look at evidence on the human health effects of e-cigarettes. Although the research base is limited ...
Jan 23, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Chemotherapy drug maintains quality of life despite side effects
Patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) reported similar health-related quality of life (HRQOL) during treatment with a recently approved chemotherapy drug as compared to patients receiving a placebo treatment, ...
Nov 6, 2017
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Neuroscience
Blocking enzyme linked to Alzheimer's may reverse memory loss
In the brains of Alzheimer's patients, many of the genes required to form new memories are shut down by a genetic blockade, contributing to the cognitive decline seen in those patients.
Aug 8, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Concurrent chemotherapy, proton therapy improves survival in patients with advanced lung cancer
For patients with advanced, inoperable stage 3 lung cancer, concurrent chemotherapy and the specialized radiation treatment, proton therapy, offers improved survival compared to historical data for standard of care, according ...
Jul 20, 2017
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Medical research
New insights may help protect against snake venom toxicity
New research may be useful for protecting against the toxic effects of snake venom.
Apr 20, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Selumetinib active in children with neurofibromatosis type 1
(HealthDay)—The oral selective inhibitor of MAPK kinase 1 and 2, selumetinib, is active in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 and inoperable plexiform neurofibromas, according to a study published in the Dec. 29 issue ...
Dec 29, 2016
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Health
Study reveals cannabis users age faster
A study carried out by researchers from The University of Western Australia has found significant detrimental effects to the vascular system from smoking cannabis, including early ageing.
Nov 14, 2016
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Health
Concerns over glutathione skin bleaching in the UK
Skin bleaching with the use of glutathione is on the rise, despite the potential ethical issues and adverse side effects associated with the practice, warns a doctor in The BMJ this week.
Aug 31, 2016
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