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Knowing how clinicians make real-world decisions about drug-drug interactions can improve patient safety

Knowing how clinicians make real-world decisions about drug-drug interactions can improve patient safety

by Regenstrief InstituteDescriptive model of clinicians’ DDI decision-making process. This figure shows the coding tree developed during the inductive qualitative analysis, with primary themes sh

Knowing how clinicians make real-world decisions about drug-drug interactions can improve patient safety

by Regenstrief InstituteDescriptive model of clinicians’ DDI decision-making process. This figure shows the coding tree developed during the inductive qualitative analysis, with primary themes sh
New study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging

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

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

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

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
An aspirin a day? Poll of older adults suggests some who take it may be following outdated advice

An aspirin a day? Poll of older adults suggests some who take it may be following outdated advice

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, mostly in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, a new poll sh

An aspirin a day? Poll of older adults suggests some who take it may be following outdated advice

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, mostly in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, a new poll sh
US company withdraws ALS drug after it fails in trial

US company withdraws ALS drug after it fails in trial

An MRI with increased signal in the posterior part of the internal capsule which can be tracked to the motor cortex consistent with the diagnosis of ALS. Credit: Frank Gaillard/WikipediaAmylyx Pharmac

US company withdraws ALS drug after it fails in trial

An MRI with increased signal in the posterior part of the internal capsule which can be tracked to the motor cortex consistent with the diagnosis of ALS. Credit: Frank Gaillard/WikipediaAmylyx Pharmac
Pharmacy researchers examine trends in rising cost of medicine

Pharmacy researchers examine trends in rising cost of medicine

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewly published research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy reveals an alarming trend in diabetic medicat

Pharmacy researchers examine trends in rising cost of medicine

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewly published research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy reveals an alarming trend in diabetic medicat
Comparing human and mouse Purkinje cells to better understand human brain complexity

Comparing human and mouse Purkinje cells to better understand human brain complexity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHuman and mouse PC morphological properties. a Morphological reconstructions of a mouse and a human PC obtained from fluorescent confocal images of postmortem fixated brai

Comparing human and mouse Purkinje cells to better understand human brain complexity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHuman and mouse PC morphological properties. a Morphological reconstructions of a mouse and a human PC obtained from fluorescent confocal images of postmortem fixated brai
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
Ozempic mania's billions in bills are coming for US taxpayers

Ozempic mania's billions in bills are coming for US taxpayers

by Simone Foxman, Laura Nahmias, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsState and local governments across the US are grappling with a growing problem: Expensive drugs to treat diabetes and o

Ozempic mania's billions in bills are coming for US taxpayers

by Simone Foxman, Laura Nahmias, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsState and local governments across the US are grappling with a growing problem: Expensive drugs to treat diabetes and o
West Virginia city once battered by opioid overdoses confronts 'fourth wave'

West Virginia city once battered by opioid overdoses confronts 'fourth wave'

by Taylor Sisk, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom 2006 through 2014, more than 81 million painkiller pills were shipped to this city and surrounding rural Cabell County.The arrival of presc

West Virginia city once battered by opioid overdoses confronts 'fourth wave'

by Taylor Sisk, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom 2006 through 2014, more than 81 million painkiller pills were shipped to this city and surrounding rural Cabell County.The arrival of presc
Combining multiple meds into a single pill reduces cardiovascular deaths, study confirms

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

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
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