New hope for patients after vedolizumab found effective to treat chronic pouchitis

New hope for patients after vedolizumab found effective to treat chronic pouchitis

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by Oxford researchers has found vedolizumab can induce remission in patients who have chronic pouchitis after surgery for u

New hope for patients after vedolizumab found effective to treat chronic pouchitis

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by Oxford researchers has found vedolizumab can induce remission in patients who have chronic pouchitis after surgery for u
A heart failure drug to treat leukemia: A promising new therapeutic approach

A heart failure drug to treat leukemia: A promising new therapeutic approach

by University of MontrealBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaCanadian researchers followed their intuition that a drug initially i

A heart failure drug to treat leukemia: A promising new therapeutic approach

by University of MontrealBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaCanadian researchers followed their intuition that a drug initially i
Predicting correct dosage may improve success of drug repurposing

Predicting correct dosage may improve success of drug repurposing

by Sarah Small,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101227Before a drug can be used to treat a disease, it must go through a leng

Predicting correct dosage may improve success of drug repurposing

by Sarah Small,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101227Before a drug can be used to treat a disease, it must go through a leng
New drug targeting genetic variant in Parkinson's disease found to be ineffective in clinical trial

New drug targeting genetic variant in Parkinson's disease found to be ineffective in clinical trial

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn experimental drug targeting a genetic variant linked to Parkinson's disease had no effect on patients, according to the re

New drug targeting genetic variant in Parkinson's disease found to be ineffective in clinical trial

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn experimental drug targeting a genetic variant linked to Parkinson's disease had no effect on patients, according to the re
Pharmacists could bridge a health care gap by offering more sexual health services

Pharmacists could bridge a health care gap by offering more sexual health services

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaPharmacy professor and interim dean Christine Hughes is co-author of a study that suggests pharmacists are well positioned to play a key role in reduc

Pharmacists could bridge a health care gap by offering more sexual health services

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaPharmacy professor and interim dean Christine Hughes is co-author of a study that suggests pharmacists are well positioned to play a key role in reduc
Study confirms teratogenicity of valproic acid, topiramate

Study confirms teratogenicity of valproic acid, topiramate

(HealthDay)—Valproic acid and topiramate are confirmed teratogens, according to a study published online June 12 inNeurology.Pierre-Olivier Blotière, from the French National Health Insurance in

Study confirms teratogenicity of valproic acid, topiramate

(HealthDay)—Valproic acid and topiramate are confirmed teratogens, according to a study published online June 12 inNeurology.Pierre-Olivier Blotière, from the French National Health Insurance in
Fish under the influence reveal how psychedelics work

Fish under the influence reveal how psychedelics work

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceHigh-resolution, high-speed tracking of zebrafish behavior in a large environment. A Schematic illustration of our experimental setup and analysis pipeline. B Head cent

Fish under the influence reveal how psychedelics work

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceHigh-resolution, high-speed tracking of zebrafish behavior in a large environment. A Schematic illustration of our experimental setup and analysis pipeline. B Head cent
Methotrexate users have a reduced immune response to mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

Methotrexate users have a reduced immune response to mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

by British Medical JournalA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department of De

Methotrexate users have a reduced immune response to mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

by British Medical JournalA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department of De
Study shows ketamine could be beneficial for treating brain injury in children

Study shows ketamine could be beneficial for treating brain injury in children

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common anesthesia drug could be beneficial in reducing pressure inside the skull of children with traumatic brain injuri

Study shows ketamine could be beneficial for treating brain injury in children

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common anesthesia drug could be beneficial in reducing pressure inside the skull of children with traumatic brain injuri
Study examines medication hesitancy to treat childhood anxiety disorders

Study examines medication hesitancy to treat childhood anxiety disorders

by University of CincinnatiStrawn and Mills review data. Credit: University of Cincinnati.Both medication and a specific form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are proven

Study examines medication hesitancy to treat childhood anxiety disorders

by University of CincinnatiStrawn and Mills review data. Credit: University of Cincinnati.Both medication and a specific form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are proven