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Testing found recalled medicine can have a deadly bacterial contamination

Testing found recalled medicine can have a deadly bacterial contamination

by David J. Neal, Miami HeraldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat a form of pneumonia has been recalled after testing found it might be as deadly as the infection it's supposed t

Testing found recalled medicine can have a deadly bacterial contamination

by David J. Neal, Miami HeraldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat a form of pneumonia has been recalled after testing found it might be as deadly as the infection it's supposed t
FDA warns of counterfeit ozempic

FDA warns of counterfeit ozempic

by Dennis ThompsonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has uncovered counterfeit Ozempic shots in the legitimate U.S. drug supply chain, and is warning patients to be on their guard.The FDA said Thur

FDA warns of counterfeit ozempic

by Dennis ThompsonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has uncovered counterfeit Ozempic shots in the legitimate U.S. drug supply chain, and is warning patients to be on their guard.The FDA said Thur
Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use does not increase aspiration

Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use does not increase aspiration

by Elana GotkinePreoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist use does not increase the risk for aspiration or subsequent pneumonia in patients undergoing various surgical procedures, according

Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use does not increase aspiration

by Elana GotkinePreoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist use does not increase the risk for aspiration or subsequent pneumonia in patients undergoing various surgical procedures, according
A new gene-editing system tackles complex diseases

A new gene-editing system tackles complex diseases

by Michelle Franklin,University of California - San DiegoA schematic overview of multiplexed orthogonal base editing. Credit:Nature Biotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41587-024-02240

A new gene-editing system tackles complex diseases

by Michelle Franklin,University of California - San DiegoA schematic overview of multiplexed orthogonal base editing. Credit:Nature Biotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41587-024-02240
Study shows web app effective in determining access to statins without a prescription

Study shows web app effective in determining access to statins without a prescription

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a web application to qualify individuals for treatment with a non-prescription statin closely matched the results of clinic

Study shows web app effective in determining access to statins without a prescription

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a web application to qualify individuals for treatment with a non-prescription statin closely matched the results of clinic
New research into life-threatening birth defect of the diaphragm

New research into life-threatening birth defect of the diaphragm

by Birgit Pfeiffer,Leipzig UniversityHypoplastic lungs of human fetuses with CDH have increased macrophage density and up-regulation of inflammatory mediators. Credit:Science Advances&nbsp

New research into life-threatening birth defect of the diaphragm

by Birgit Pfeiffer,Leipzig UniversityHypoplastic lungs of human fetuses with CDH have increased macrophage density and up-regulation of inflammatory mediators. Credit:Science Advances&nbsp
Why clinical trials stop: Researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome

Why clinical trials stop: Researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome

by Helena Cornu,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryHierarchical clustering of stop reason similarity based on curation from Pak et al. and 447 additional stopped trials due to COVID-19. Credit

Why clinical trials stop: Researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome

by Helena Cornu,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryHierarchical clustering of stop reason similarity based on curation from Pak et al. and 447 additional stopped trials due to COVID-19. Credit
Researchers identify and manipulate neural circuits for risk/reward decision-making in primates

Researchers identify and manipulate neural circuits for risk/reward decision-making in primates

by Spyros Goulas, Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBI)Bananas represent the reward and the crocodile represents the risk. The blue path is a low risk-low return decision, while th

Researchers identify and manipulate neural circuits for risk/reward decision-making in primates

by Spyros Goulas, Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBI)Bananas represent the reward and the crocodile represents the risk. The blue path is a low risk-low return decision, while th
Mouse study successfully regenerates thyroid glands in the spleen

Mouse study successfully regenerates thyroid glands in the spleen

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSchematic description of intra-splenic thyroid regeneration (left) and staining images of reconstructed thyroid tissues within the spleen (right). Credit:

Mouse study successfully regenerates thyroid glands in the spleen

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSchematic description of intra-splenic thyroid regeneration (left) and staining images of reconstructed thyroid tissues within the spleen (right). Credit:
Organs-on-chips provide insights into molecular mechanisms of disease, facilitate design of newer treatment strategies

Organs-on-chips provide insights into molecular mechanisms of disease, facilitate design of newer treatment strategies

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.An illustration of organ-on-chip simulating the biological microenvironment. Credit:Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.14218/JERP

Organs-on-chips provide insights into molecular mechanisms of disease, facilitate design of newer treatment strategies

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.An illustration of organ-on-chip simulating the biological microenvironment. Credit:Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.14218/JERP
Alarm over lax oversight of weight loss drug adverts that could harm patients

Alarm over lax oversight of weight loss drug adverts that could harm patients

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUK organizations responsible for protecting the public from prescription-only drug adverts are putting patients at risk from the harms

Alarm over lax oversight of weight loss drug adverts that could harm patients

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUK organizations responsible for protecting the public from prescription-only drug adverts are putting patients at risk from the harms