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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Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

by Anna Schwabe,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, than it actually does, according to m

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Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

by Anna Schwabe,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, than it actually does, according to m

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Removal of incorrect penicillin allergy labels by non-specialist health care professionals feasible, study shows

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients who may have been mis-labeled as allergic to penicillin could be safely offered a dose of the oral antibiotic to demonstrate that they

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Removal of incorrect penicillin allergy labels by non-specialist health care professionals feasible, study shows

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients who may have been mis-labeled as allergic to penicillin could be safely offered a dose of the oral antibiotic to demonstrate that they

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Doctors urge refrigerating acne creams to reduce cancer risk

by Anna Edney, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome dermatologists are recommending that people refrigerate benzoyl peroxide products such as Proactiv and Clearasil after an independent

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Doctors urge refrigerating acne creams to reduce cancer risk

by Anna Edney, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome dermatologists are recommending that people refrigerate benzoyl peroxide products such as Proactiv and Clearasil after an independent

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Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFenoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), successfully alleviated pain and inflammation in a rodent model of endo

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Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFenoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), successfully alleviated pain and inflammation in a rodent model of endo

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Study suggests statins could help fight gum disease

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cult

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Study suggests statins could help fight gum disease

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cult

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