Study finds tafenoquine is a cost-effective treatment option for malaria

by Menzies School of Health ResearchMap of incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) in each malaria-endemic municipality for Scenario 1 (tafenoquine for adults, primaquine adherence 66.7%),

Updated on: May 09,2024 7

Study finds tafenoquine is a cost-effective treatment option for malaria

by Menzies School of Health ResearchMap of incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) in each malaria-endemic municipality for Scenario 1 (tafenoquine for adults, primaquine adherence 66.7%),

Updated on:May 09,2024 7

Experimental antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease heads for human safety trials

FEBRUARY 29, 2024by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHuman safety trials of a novel antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease developed by Northeaste

Updated on: March 15,2024 8

Experimental antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease heads for human safety trials

FEBRUARY 29, 2024by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHuman safety trials of a novel antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease developed by Northeaste

Updated on:March 15,2024 8

Damaged nerve cells communicate with stem cells

Nerve cells damaged in diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), 'talk' to stem cells in the same way that they communicate with other nerve cells, calling out for 'first aid', accordi

Updated on: November 02,2023 10

Damaged nerve cells communicate with stem cells

Nerve cells damaged in diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), 'talk' to stem cells in the same way that they communicate with other nerve cells, calling out for 'first aid', accordi

Updated on:November 02,2023 10

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

Updated on: May 16,2024 3

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

Updated on:May 16,2024 3

New tool unifies single-cell data for the global research community

by Rachael Smith,Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.026A new methodology that allows for the categorization and organiz

Updated on: December 26,2023 12

New tool unifies single-cell data for the global research community

by Rachael Smith,Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.026A new methodology that allows for the categorization and organiz

Updated on:December 26,2023 12

Urine biomarkers can outperform serum biomarkers in certain diseases

by KeAi Communications Co.Urine biomarkers can outperform serum biomarkers in certain diseases. Credit: Xue C, et al.In recent decades, the emphasis of biomarker research has centered around blood-bas

Updated on: January 04,2024 14

Urine biomarkers can outperform serum biomarkers in certain diseases

by KeAi Communications Co.Urine biomarkers can outperform serum biomarkers in certain diseases. Credit: Xue C, et al.In recent decades, the emphasis of biomarker research has centered around blood-bas

Updated on:January 04,2024 14

Study finds ketamine effects outlast half-life by getting trapped in NMDA receptors

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressSingle injection of ketamine no longer causes antidepressant effects on day 3 or day 7. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06624-1Researchers at

Updated on: January 10,2024 5

Study finds ketamine effects outlast half-life by getting trapped in NMDA receptors

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressSingle injection of ketamine no longer causes antidepressant effects on day 3 or day 7. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06624-1Researchers at

Updated on:January 10,2024 5

Dos and don'ts developed for direct oral anticoagulants

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.10.038Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are

Updated on: May 09,2024 4

Dos and don'ts developed for direct oral anticoagulants

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.10.038Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are

Updated on:May 09,2024 4

Smartphones and smart speakers may be able to detect alcohol intoxication by analyzing voice patterns, says study

by Kimberly Flynn,Journal of Studies on Alcohol and DrugsCredit: CC0 Public DomainSensors in smartphones and smart speakers could help determine a person's level of alcohol intoxication base

Updated on: January 03,2024 12

Smartphones and smart speakers may be able to detect alcohol intoxication by analyzing voice patterns, says study

by Kimberly Flynn,Journal of Studies on Alcohol and DrugsCredit: CC0 Public DomainSensors in smartphones and smart speakers could help determine a person's level of alcohol intoxication base

Updated on:January 03,2024 12

New study lists potentially dangerous drugs in Australian health care

by RMIT University'Potentially inappropriate medicines' (PIMs) include ibuprofen and codeine - pictured. Credit: RMIT University / Ant BragagliaResearchers have developed an Australian-fi

Updated on: May 07,2024 19

New study lists potentially dangerous drugs in Australian health care

by RMIT University'Potentially inappropriate medicines' (PIMs) include ibuprofen and codeine - pictured. Credit: RMIT University / Ant BragagliaResearchers have developed an Australian-fi

Updated on:May 07,2024 19

Microglia act as a 'facilitator and stabilizer' for anesthesia, finds study

byFudan UniversityThis figure summarizes the major findings of this study. Credit: He et al.,eLife, 2023Though it may be a surprise to the millions of people who undergo general anesthesia

Updated on: December 26,2023 10

Microglia act as a 'facilitator and stabilizer' for anesthesia, finds study

byFudan UniversityThis figure summarizes the major findings of this study. Credit: He et al.,eLife, 2023Though it may be a surprise to the millions of people who undergo general anesthesia

Updated on:December 26,2023 10

'Suspended animation' drug could aid organ transplantation and survival from traumatic injury

by eLifeSNC80 uptake and activity at the delta opioid receptor. a. Distribution of SNC80 in Xenopus tadpoles after 1 and 2 hours of compound exposure. b. Uptake of SNC80 in the tadpole skeletal m

Updated on: March 22,2024 12

'Suspended animation' drug could aid organ transplantation and survival from traumatic injury

by eLifeSNC80 uptake and activity at the delta opioid receptor. a. Distribution of SNC80 in Xenopus tadpoles after 1 and 2 hours of compound exposure. b. Uptake of SNC80 in the tadpole skeletal m

Updated on:March 22,2024 12