Report: US prescription drug prices are 2.78 times those in other wealthy nations

by RAND CorporationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrescription drug prices in the U.S. are significantly higher than in other nations, with prices in the U.S. averaging 2.78 times those seen in 33 othe

Updated on: March 25,2024 19

Report: US prescription drug prices are 2.78 times those in other wealthy nations

by RAND CorporationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrescription drug prices in the U.S. are significantly higher than in other nations, with prices in the U.S. averaging 2.78 times those seen in 33 othe

Updated on:March 25,2024 19

Liver fibrosis 'off switch' discovered in mice

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic alcohol abuse and hepatitis can injure the liver, often leading to a buildup of collagen and scar tissue. Understanding thi

Updated on: March 25,2024 14

Liver fibrosis 'off switch' discovered in mice

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic alcohol abuse and hepatitis can injure the liver, often leading to a buildup of collagen and scar tissue. Understanding thi

Updated on:March 25,2024 14

Researchers help design easy-to-open, child-resistant medicine bottle

by Abby Robinson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyEquipment used by Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) product design researchers measures the forces required to open prescription medicine con

Updated on: March 24,2024 13

Researchers help design easy-to-open, child-resistant medicine bottle

by Abby Robinson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyEquipment used by Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) product design researchers measures the forces required to open prescription medicine con

Updated on:March 24,2024 13

ADHD drug shortages: What to expect if you take Vyvanse and can't access your usual dose

by Alison Poulton,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine you or your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and after several weeks, or even months, you&#39

Updated on: March 22,2024 10

ADHD drug shortages: What to expect if you take Vyvanse and can't access your usual dose

by Alison Poulton,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine you or your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and after several weeks, or even months, you&#39

Updated on:March 22,2024 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

When are opioid prescription limits effective in reducing prescription duration?

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany states have passed new laws that place restrictions on the duration of first-time opioid prescriptions to help address the opioid

Updated on: March 22,2024 17

When are opioid prescription limits effective in reducing prescription duration?

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany states have passed new laws that place restrictions on the duration of first-time opioid prescriptions to help address the opioid

Updated on:March 22,2024 17

FDA approves iloprost for severe frostbite

by Physician's Briefing StaffAurlumyn (iloprost), a vasodilator, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat severe frostbite. The injected medication lowers the risk for f

Updated on: March 22,2024 12

FDA approves iloprost for severe frostbite

by Physician's Briefing StaffAurlumyn (iloprost), a vasodilator, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat severe frostbite. The injected medication lowers the risk for f

Updated on:March 22,2024 12

ADHD drug Zenzedi recalled over pill mixup

by Robin FosterThe maker of a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy has recalled one lot of the medication after a pill mixup was discovered.The recallnotice, issued by Azurity Pharmaceuticals

Updated on: March 22,2024 14

ADHD drug Zenzedi recalled over pill mixup

by Robin FosterThe maker of a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy has recalled one lot of the medication after a pill mixup was discovered.The recallnotice, issued by Azurity Pharmaceuticals

Updated on:March 22,2024 14

ADHD drug shortages are affecting patients in the UK—here's why they're happening

by Liz Breen and Jonathan Silcock,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people in the UK who take drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are facing diff

Updated on: March 22,2024 18

ADHD drug shortages are affecting patients in the UK—here's why they're happening

by Liz Breen and Jonathan Silcock,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people in the UK who take drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are facing diff

Updated on:March 22,2024 18

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

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

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