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Researcher explores drug repurposing for treatment of rare diseases

Researcher explores drug repurposing for treatment of rare diseases

by K. W. Wesselink,University of TwenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn two publications inNature Reviews Drug Discovery, Anneliene Jonker (TechMed Center) highlights the importance of

Researcher explores drug repurposing for treatment of rare diseases

by K. W. Wesselink,University of TwenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn two publications inNature Reviews Drug Discovery, Anneliene Jonker (TechMed Center) highlights the importance of
Ozempic overdose? Poison control experts explain why thousands OD'd in 2023

Ozempic overdose? Poison control experts explain why thousands OD'd in 2023

by Jeremy Childs, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome of those taking Ozempic or Wegovy are learning that too much of a good thing is never good.Semaglutide, the medication prescri

Ozempic overdose? Poison control experts explain why thousands OD'd in 2023

by Jeremy Childs, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome of those taking Ozempic or Wegovy are learning that too much of a good thing is never good.Semaglutide, the medication prescri
Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen, as well a

Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen, as well a
EU watchdog backs anti-bilharzia parasite treatment for kids

EU watchdog backs anti-bilharzia parasite treatment for kids

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe world's first medicine formulated to treat a damaging tropical parasite infection in preschool children received the green light Friday from Europe's drug

EU watchdog backs anti-bilharzia parasite treatment for kids

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe world's first medicine formulated to treat a damaging tropical parasite infection in preschool children received the green light Friday from Europe's drug
Improving patient safety using principles of aerospace engineering

Improving patient safety using principles of aerospace engineering

by Marisa Demers,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBy viewing the diagnostic laboratory data ecosystem as an integrated system, MIT researchers have identified specific changes that can lead

Improving patient safety using principles of aerospace engineering

by Marisa Demers,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBy viewing the diagnostic laboratory data ecosystem as an integrated system, MIT researchers have identified specific changes that can lead
Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tel Aviv University developed a new therapeutic strategy based on existing medications to inhibit bone metastasis in breast cancer pa

Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tel Aviv University developed a new therapeutic strategy based on existing medications to inhibit bone metastasis in breast cancer pa
Efficacy of electronic cigarettes found to be noninferior to varenicline

Efficacy of electronic cigarettes found to be noninferior to varenicline

by Elana GotkineFor smokers who are motivated to quit, the quit rate is noninferior for electronic cigarettes (ECs) versus varenicline and is higher for ECs than nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in

Efficacy of electronic cigarettes found to be noninferior to varenicline

by Elana GotkineFor smokers who are motivated to quit, the quit rate is noninferior for electronic cigarettes (ECs) versus varenicline and is higher for ECs than nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in
New drug candidate may prevent metastasis

New drug candidate may prevent metastasis

by Eric Eraso,University of Central FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCF College of Medicine researcher is developing a new treatment that could slow or even stop cancer cells from spre

New drug candidate may prevent metastasis

by Eric Eraso,University of Central FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCF College of Medicine researcher is developing a new treatment that could slow or even stop cancer cells from spre
Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

by Anna Schwabe,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, than it actually does, according to m

Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

by Anna Schwabe,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, than it actually does, according to m
New technique improves imaging for lymphatic system

New technique improves imaging for lymphatic system

bySPIEA multispectral imaging system helps visualize and measure circulation within lymphatic vessels. Credit:Journal of Biomedical Optics(2024). DOI: 10.1117/1.JBO.29.10.106001The l

New technique improves imaging for lymphatic system

bySPIEA multispectral imaging system helps visualize and measure circulation within lymphatic vessels. Credit:Journal of Biomedical Optics(2024). DOI: 10.1117/1.JBO.29.10.106001The l