Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA faster and vastly more effective treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is being rolled out in the Asia-Pacific region, raising hopes of a "new era" in tackling

Updated on: April 28,2024

Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA faster and vastly more effective treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is being rolled out in the Asia-Pacific region, raising hopes of a "new era" in tackling

Updated on:April 28,2024

New drug helps narrow racial survival disparity in patients with acute myeloid leukemia: Study

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaNon-Hispanic Black patients wi

Updated on: January 26,2024

New drug helps narrow racial survival disparity in patients with acute myeloid leukemia: Study

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaNon-Hispanic Black patients wi

Updated on:January 26,2024

New research identifies promising drug combination for multiple myeloma treatment

byRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has found that venetoclax, a medication currently approved for

Updated on: March 28,2024

New research identifies promising drug combination for multiple myeloma treatment

byRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has found that venetoclax, a medication currently approved for

Updated on:March 28,2024

Study discovers novel biomarker for vascular aging and neurodegeneration

by Melissa Rohman and Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityNotch3 deficiency results in vascular dysfunction due to impaired contractility. Immunofluorescence of phosphorylated myosin light chai

Updated on: December 28,2023

Study discovers novel biomarker for vascular aging and neurodegeneration

by Melissa Rohman and Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityNotch3 deficiency results in vascular dysfunction due to impaired contractility. Immunofluorescence of phosphorylated myosin light chai

Updated on:December 28,2023

Higher-dose naloxone spray didn't save more lives, researchers find by Mike Stobbe

by Mike StobbeThis image provided by Hikma Pharmaceuticals shows the company's nasal spray drug Kloxxado, containing 8 milligrams of naloxone. A study published Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 finds that a

Updated on: March 21,2024

Higher-dose naloxone spray didn't save more lives, researchers find by Mike Stobbe

by Mike StobbeThis image provided by Hikma Pharmaceuticals shows the company's nasal spray drug Kloxxado, containing 8 milligrams of naloxone. A study published Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 finds that a

Updated on:March 21,2024

Patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation and multiple comorbidities do not benefit from anticoagulation: Study

by Angelika Leute, Kompetenznetz Vorhofflimmern e.V. (AFNET)Credit:European Heart Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae225In patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation and a hi

Updated on: April 28,2024

Patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation and multiple comorbidities do not benefit from anticoagulation: Study

by Angelika Leute, Kompetenznetz Vorhofflimmern e.V. (AFNET)Credit:European Heart Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae225In patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation and a hi

Updated on:April 28,2024

New study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging

FEBRUARY 14, 2024by Tessa Roy,University of MichiganIncreased fibroblast synthetic activity as early as 1 week post-filler injection. Following injection of vehicle (saline) and filler (cross-li

Updated on: March 29,2024

New study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging

FEBRUARY 14, 2024by Tessa Roy,University of MichiganIncreased fibroblast synthetic activity as early as 1 week post-filler injection. Following injection of vehicle (saline) and filler (cross-li

Updated on:March 29,2024

Lifespan increases in mice when specific brain cells are activated, study finds

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of MedicineWith age, the researchers found that the protein Ppp1r17 tends to leave the nucleus of the neurons, and when that happens, the n

Updated on: January 09,2024

Lifespan increases in mice when specific brain cells are activated, study finds

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of MedicineWith age, the researchers found that the protein Ppp1r17 tends to leave the nucleus of the neurons, and when that happens, the n

Updated on:January 09,2024

Combining multiple meds into a single pill reduces cardiovascular deaths, study confirms

by Marley Wiemers,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking a single pill that combines medications targeting cardiovascular disease-related conditions was shown

Updated on: April 06,2024

Combining multiple meds into a single pill reduces cardiovascular deaths, study confirms

by Marley Wiemers,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking a single pill that combines medications targeting cardiovascular disease-related conditions was shown

Updated on:April 06,2024

In the drive to deprescribe, heartburn drug study teaches key lessons

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhether it's costs, safety risks, or "pill fatigue" they're trying to reduce, many health systems and clinics have star

Updated on: April 28,2024

In the drive to deprescribe, heartburn drug study teaches key lessons

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhether it's costs, safety risks, or "pill fatigue" they're trying to reduce, many health systems and clinics have star

Updated on:April 28,2024

ADHD drug Zenzedi recalled over pill mixup

by Robin FosterThe maker of a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy has recalled one lot of the medication after a pill mixup was discovered.The recallnotice, issued by Azurity Pharmaceuticals

Updated on: March 22,2024

ADHD drug Zenzedi recalled over pill mixup

by Robin FosterThe maker of a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy has recalled one lot of the medication after a pill mixup was discovered.The recallnotice, issued by Azurity Pharmaceuticals

Updated on:March 22,2024

Targeting the racial disparity in kidney disease

Some people of West African descent face a higher risk of renal failure. New drugs based on gene research may help right the ship — if they can reach everyone who needs them.

Updated on: September 21,2024

Targeting the racial disparity in kidney disease

Some people of West African descent face a higher risk of renal failure. New drugs based on gene research may help right the ship — if they can reach everyone who needs them.

Updated on:September 21,2024