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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

Updated on: June 06,2024

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

Updated on:June 06,2024

Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

by Shalini Arunogiri, Leigh Walker and Roberta Anversa,The ConversationCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsSemaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) was initially developed to treat diabe

Updated on: April 28,2024

Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

by Shalini Arunogiri, Leigh Walker and Roberta Anversa,The ConversationCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsSemaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) was initially developed to treat diabe

Updated on:April 28,2024

New way to prompt blood vessel growth shows promise for rescuing limbs at risk

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCritical limb ischemia (CLI), the end-stage condition of peripheral artery disease (PAD), is increasing worldwide. Diabetes, smoking (Buerger d

Updated on: December 30,2023

New way to prompt blood vessel growth shows promise for rescuing limbs at risk

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCritical limb ischemia (CLI), the end-stage condition of peripheral artery disease (PAD), is increasing worldwide. Diabetes, smoking (Buerger d

Updated on:December 30,2023

Light-activated muscle grafts show promise in aiding muscle recovery post-trauma

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyRitu Raman (center), the d’Arbeloff Career Development Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, speaks with students in her lab. Credit: Tony Pulsone

Updated on: January 04,2024

Light-activated muscle grafts show promise in aiding muscle recovery post-trauma

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyRitu Raman (center), the d’Arbeloff Career Development Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, speaks with students in her lab. Credit: Tony Pulsone

Updated on:January 04,2024

Penicillin allergy? Maybe not

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkChemical structure of Penicillin G. The sulfur and nitrogen of the five-membered thiazolidine ring are shown in yellow and blue respectively. The image shows tha

Updated on: March 21,2024

Penicillin allergy? Maybe not

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkChemical structure of Penicillin G. The sulfur and nitrogen of the five-membered thiazolidine ring are shown in yellow and blue respectively. The image shows tha

Updated on:March 21,2024

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

Updated on: May 07,2024

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

Updated on:May 07,2024

Bioinspired flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressInverse design concept and fabrication techniques of flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration. Schematic illustration of electrospun conduit sca

Updated on: January 06,2024

Bioinspired flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressInverse design concept and fabrication techniques of flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration. Schematic illustration of electrospun conduit sca

Updated on:January 06,2024

Study flips treatment paradigm in bilateral Wilms tumor, shows resistance to chemotherapy may be good

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResistance to chemotherapy is typically associated with poor outcomes for patients with cancer. However, St. Jude Chil

Updated on: March 30,2024

Study flips treatment paradigm in bilateral Wilms tumor, shows resistance to chemotherapy may be good

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResistance to chemotherapy is typically associated with poor outcomes for patients with cancer. However, St. Jude Chil

Updated on:March 30,2024

Could ADHD drugs reduce the risk of early death? Unpacking the findings from a new Swedish study

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a considerable impact on the day-to-day functioning and overall well-bei

Updated on: March 20,2024

Could ADHD drugs reduce the risk of early death? Unpacking the findings from a new Swedish study

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a considerable impact on the day-to-day functioning and overall well-bei

Updated on:March 20,2024

A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection

Updated on: October 31,2024

A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection

Updated on:October 31,2024

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