FDA delays decision on new Alzheimer's drug

by Robin FosterInstead of approving the new Alzheimer's drug donanemab this month, as was expected, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now require the experimental medication be scrutinize

Updated on: March 20,2024 11

FDA delays decision on new Alzheimer's drug

by Robin FosterInstead of approving the new Alzheimer's drug donanemab this month, as was expected, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now require the experimental medication be scrutinize

Updated on:March 20,2024 11

Steroid drugs used for HRT can combat E. coli and MRSA

by University of KentOverview of in silico screening methodology including generation of a structural template for cytochrome bd-I. A, Published Escherichia coli cytochrome bd-I structure (PDBid

Updated on: March 20,2024 12

Steroid drugs used for HRT can combat E. coli and MRSA

by University of KentOverview of in silico screening methodology including generation of a structural template for cytochrome bd-I. A, Published Escherichia coli cytochrome bd-I structure (PDBid

Updated on:March 20,2024 12

US approves first drug for severe form of fatty liver disease

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved the first medication for people with a severe type of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Madrigal Pharmac

Updated on: March 20,2024 18

US approves first drug for severe form of fatty liver disease

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved the first medication for people with a severe type of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Madrigal Pharmac

Updated on:March 20,2024 18

Tirzepatide found to reduce body weight, waist circumference in those with obesity regardless of duration of condition

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesity(Venice, Italy, May 12-15) shows that th

Updated on: March 20,2024 12

Tirzepatide found to reduce body weight, waist circumference in those with obesity regardless of duration of condition

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesity(Venice, Italy, May 12-15) shows that th

Updated on:March 20,2024 12

Tryptophan in diet and gut bacteria protect against E. coli infection, study shows

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityDietary Trp protects against infection with C. rodentium strain DBS100 in a mouse model of EHEC infection. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4

Updated on: March 20,2024 20

Tryptophan in diet and gut bacteria protect against E. coli infection, study shows

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityDietary Trp protects against infection with C. rodentium strain DBS100 in a mouse model of EHEC infection. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4

Updated on:March 20,2024 20

Simnotrelvir shortens time to resolution of symptoms in COVID-19

by Elana GotkineFor adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, early administration of simnotrelvir plus ritonavir shortens the time to sustained resolution of symptoms, according to a study published in

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Simnotrelvir shortens time to resolution of symptoms in COVID-19

by Elana GotkineFor adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, early administration of simnotrelvir plus ritonavir shortens the time to sustained resolution of symptoms, according to a study published in

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

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 14

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 14

UTI drug gepotidacin performs well in clinical trials compared to nitrofurantoin

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of medical researchers with affiliations to British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) ha

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

UTI drug gepotidacin performs well in clinical trials compared to nitrofurantoin

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of medical researchers with affiliations to British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) ha

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

Long-term ADHD medication use associated with increased cardiovascular disease

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, has found an increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with long-term A

Updated on: March 21,2024 16

Long-term ADHD medication use associated with increased cardiovascular disease

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, has found an increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with long-term A

Updated on:March 21,2024 16

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

Updated on: March 21,2024 20

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

Updated on:March 21,2024 20

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 16

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 16

ADHD medication—can you take it long term? What are the risks and do benefits continue?

by Alison Poulton,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect all stages of life. Medication is not the only

Updated on: March 22,2024 14

ADHD medication—can you take it long term? What are the risks and do benefits continue?

by Alison Poulton,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect all stages of life. Medication is not the only

Updated on:March 22,2024 14