CBD products don't ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds

by Vittoria D'Alessio,University of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harm

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CBD products don't ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds

by Vittoria D'Alessio,University of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harm

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FDA approves oral Duvyzat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Duvyzat (givinostat) as an oral medication for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients six years of age and old

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FDA approves oral Duvyzat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Duvyzat (givinostat) as an oral medication for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients six years of age and old

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ABT199/Venetoclax synergism with thiotepa in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells

by Impact Journals LLCEffects of various drug combinations on molecular markers of apoptosis in patient-derived cell samples. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28563A new r

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ABT199/Venetoclax synergism with thiotepa in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells

by Impact Journals LLCEffects of various drug combinations on molecular markers of apoptosis in patient-derived cell samples. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28563A new r

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Medicare to cover Wegovy when patients also have heart disease

by Robin FosterMedicare will now cover the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy if patients using it also have heart disease, U.S. officials announced Thursday.The move comes after the U.S. Food and Drug A

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Medicare to cover Wegovy when patients also have heart disease

by Robin FosterMedicare will now cover the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy if patients using it also have heart disease, U.S. officials announced Thursday.The move comes after the U.S. Food and Drug A

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Atezolizumab addition to chemotherapy after surgery does not improve survival for triple negative breast cancer: Study

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with triple-negative breast cancer do not benefit from the addition of atezolizumab to their pos

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Atezolizumab addition to chemotherapy after surgery does not improve survival for triple negative breast cancer: Study

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with triple-negative breast cancer do not benefit from the addition of atezolizumab to their pos

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Researchers pinpoint issue that could be hampering common chemotherapy drug

by Anika Hazra,University of TorontoGenome-wide CRISPR–Cas9 screens reveal modulators of gemcitabine sensitivity. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43018-024-00742-zResearche

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Researchers pinpoint issue that could be hampering common chemotherapy drug

by Anika Hazra,University of TorontoGenome-wide CRISPR–Cas9 screens reveal modulators of gemcitabine sensitivity. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43018-024-00742-zResearche

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Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen, as well a

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Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen, as well a

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Mimicking exercise with a pill

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors have long prescribed exercise to improve and protect health. In the future, a pill may offer some of the same benefits as exe

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Mimicking exercise with a pill

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors have long prescribed exercise to improve and protect health. In the future, a pill may offer some of the same benefits as exe

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Can over-the-counter cold medicine treat COVID-19?

byCardiff UniversityCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsResearch by Cardiff University shows that over-the-counter cold and flu treatments are safe and effective for managing mild COVID-19 sy

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Can over-the-counter cold medicine treat COVID-19?

byCardiff UniversityCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsResearch by Cardiff University shows that over-the-counter cold and flu treatments are safe and effective for managing mild COVID-19 sy

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Drug development advances in beneficial loss-of-function mutation targets validated by human genetics

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationTargets primarily include PCSK9, ANGPTL3, HSD17B13, KHK, ASGR1, GPR75, CIDEB, and INHBE. Drug types primarily include small molecules

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Drug development advances in beneficial loss-of-function mutation targets validated by human genetics

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationTargets primarily include PCSK9, ANGPTL3, HSD17B13, KHK, ASGR1, GPR75, CIDEB, and INHBE. Drug types primarily include small molecules

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COVID-19 viral load rebound can occur after VV116, nirmatrelvir-ritonavir

by Elana GotkineFor patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, viral load rebound and symptom rebound can occur after a standard five-day course of treatment with VV116 or nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, accord

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COVID-19 viral load rebound can occur after VV116, nirmatrelvir-ritonavir

by Elana GotkineFor patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, viral load rebound and symptom rebound can occur after a standard five-day course of treatment with VV116 or nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, accord

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Researchers call for makers of new anti-obesity drugs to study results of body composition in addition to weight loss

by Alvin Powell, Harvard GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome health care professionals are growing concerned that amid the recent rush for the new highly effective, anti-obesity medications,

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Researchers call for makers of new anti-obesity drugs to study results of body composition in addition to weight loss

by Alvin Powell, Harvard GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome health care professionals are growing concerned that amid the recent rush for the new highly effective, anti-obesity medications,

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