New combination therapy found effective against drug-sensitive and resistant tick-borne babesiosis

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityThe lab of Choukri Ben Mamoun, PhD (left), has a long-standing interest in fighting this tick-borne disease. Credit: Yale UniversityDrug-resistant babesiosis m

Updated on: January 26,2024 14

New combination therapy found effective against drug-sensitive and resistant tick-borne babesiosis

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityThe lab of Choukri Ben Mamoun, PhD (left), has a long-standing interest in fighting this tick-borne disease. Credit: Yale UniversityDrug-resistant babesiosis m

Updated on:January 26,2024 14

Drug combo marks advance against bladder cancer

by Ernie MundellA cancer drug duo more than doubled the survival of people battling the most common form of advanced bladder cancer, trial results show.Patients who took a combo of meds called EV+P—

Updated on: March 20,2024 13

Drug combo marks advance against bladder cancer

by Ernie MundellA cancer drug duo more than doubled the survival of people battling the most common form of advanced bladder cancer, trial results show.Patients who took a combo of meds called EV+P—

Updated on:March 20,2024 13

ASH: Daratumumab beneficial for patients with multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor transplantation-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, the addition of subcutaneous daratumumab combined with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone inductio

Updated on: January 26,2024 5

ASH: Daratumumab beneficial for patients with multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor transplantation-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, the addition of subcutaneous daratumumab combined with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone inductio

Updated on:January 26,2024 5

3-D printed pill samples gut microbiome to aid diagnosis and treatment

by Tufts UniversityBacteria in the gut are pulled into the helical channels by an osmotic 'pump' in the pill. Credit: Nano Lab, Tufts UniversityA research team led by Tufts University eng

Updated on: April 02,2024 12

3-D printed pill samples gut microbiome to aid diagnosis and treatment

by Tufts UniversityBacteria in the gut are pulled into the helical channels by an osmotic 'pump' in the pill. Credit: Nano Lab, Tufts UniversityA research team led by Tufts University eng

Updated on:April 02,2024 12

Many drugs are prescribed for conditions they weren't tested for—here's what you need to know

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll prescription drugs need a license from a regulator to treat a specific condition. But licensed drugs can be prescribed for con

Updated on: March 30,2024 10

Many drugs are prescribed for conditions they weren't tested for—here's what you need to know

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll prescription drugs need a license from a regulator to treat a specific condition. But licensed drugs can be prescribed for con

Updated on:March 30,2024 10

Predicting weight gain in children using second generation anti-psychotic medication

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from University of Houston College of Pharmacy researchers examined the development and predictors of clinically signi

Updated on: March 30,2024 10

Predicting weight gain in children using second generation anti-psychotic medication

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from University of Houston College of Pharmacy researchers examined the development and predictors of clinically signi

Updated on:March 30,2024 10

How memories are formed in the brain: A new role for the internal compass

byUniversitaet TübingenSocial interactions dynamically modulated the gain of the HD representation. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01506-1Since their disco

Updated on: January 09,2024 9

How memories are formed in the brain: A new role for the internal compass

byUniversitaet TübingenSocial interactions dynamically modulated the gain of the HD representation. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01506-1Since their disco

Updated on:January 09,2024 9

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

Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tel Aviv University developed a new therapeutic strategy based on existing medications to inhibit bone metastasis in breast cancer pa

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tel Aviv University developed a new therapeutic strategy based on existing medications to inhibit bone metastasis in breast cancer pa

Updated on:April 06,2024 0

Leqembi Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

The journey of lecanemab from research to approval underscores the importance of continued investment in Alzheimer's research and the development of innovative therapies.

Updated on: July 19,2024 0

Leqembi Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

The journey of lecanemab from research to approval underscores the importance of continued investment in Alzheimer's research and the development of innovative therapies.

Updated on:July 19,2024 0

Study shows web app effective in determining access to statins without a prescription

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a web application to qualify individuals for treatment with a non-prescription statin closely matched the results of clinic

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

Study shows web app effective in determining access to statins without a prescription

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a web application to qualify individuals for treatment with a non-prescription statin closely matched the results of clinic

Updated on:April 28,2024 0

Biosimilar biologics do not always reduce out-of-pocket costs

by Lori SolomonBiosimilar competition is not consistently associated with lower out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for commercially insured outpatients, according to a study published online March 29 inJ

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Biosimilar biologics do not always reduce out-of-pocket costs

by Lori SolomonBiosimilar competition is not consistently associated with lower out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for commercially insured outpatients, according to a study published online March 29 inJ

Updated on:April 06,2024 0