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UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Vibrant green leaves sprout from tall fragrant plants sitting neatly in two rows of terracotta pots in Valerie Sponsel's UTSA biology laboratory.

8 Sep 2023

NSAID use linked to higher risk of blood clots in women of reproductive age, association stronger in women on high-risk hormonal contraception

A new paper published in The BMJ explores the effect of these drugs used concomitantly on the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

8 Sep 2023

Phase I trial of senolytic therapy shows promise in Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia that affects more than 6.5 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer's Association.

8 Sep 2023

Researchers develop first electronic device for continuously monitoring health of transplanted organs

Northwestern University researchers have developed the first electronic device for continuously monitoring the health of transplanted organs in real time.

8 Sep 2023

New fund could incentivize development of high-priced drugs with weak clinical evidence

A new fund to fast-track patient access to potentially valuable new medicines may incentivize the pharmaceutical industry to develop high-priced drugs for rare diseases with weak evidence on clinical benefits.

7 Sep 2023

Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

Researchers investigated the complexity of polypharmacy and whether frequent dose adjustments were required for co-medications and drug pairs in hospital settings.

7 Sep 2023

Antipsychotics are likely overprescribed among homebound patients with dementia, study shows

New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that antipsychotics are likely overprescribed and used inappropriately among patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) receiving home health care, and such use is linked to worse patient outcomes.

7 Sep 2023

Women using NSAIDs alongside hormonal contraception may be at increased risk of blood clots

Women who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers alongside hormonal contraception appear to be at a small increased risk of blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), finds a large Danish study published by The BMJ today.

7 Sep 2023

Specialized astrocyte subpopulation discovery sheds light on brain health and treatment avenues

In a recent study published in Nature, researchers investigated whether glutamatergic gliotransmission was mediated by specialized astrocytes in the central nervous system.

7 Sep 2023

New device can help test treatments in patients with gliomas

The shape and size of a grain of rice, the new device can conduct dozens of experiments at once to study the effects of new treatments on some of the hardest-to-treat brain cancers.

7 Sep 2023

Broad-spectrum antibiotics linked to higher sepsis risk in neonates

A preprint presents evidence for the hypothesis that neonatal sepsis is linked to prenatal antibiotics.

7 Sep 2023

Scientists elucidate mechanism behind early loss of vaccination protection in people with autoimmune disease

People who are treated with TNF-α inhibitors for their autoimmune disease such as Crohn's disease or rheumatoid arthritis lose their vaccination protection significantly earlier than average.

7 Sep 2023

Experimental insomnia treatment may help prevent opioid relapse

A good night's sleep has many proven health benefits, and a new Scripps Research study suggests one more: preventing opioid relapse.

6 Sep 2023

Even in the most depressed county in America, stigma around mental illness persists

Sitting on a bench laughing with a co-worker during a morning smoke break, Debra Orcutt quickly raises her hand when asked if she knows anyone dealing with depression.

6 Sep 2023

Biosciences: how nature is changing the future of drug discovery

In this new podcast, Bruker's Kate Stumpo talks with Enveda's Pelle Simpson on the opportunities of natural products in the field of multiomics.

From Bruker Daltonics 6 Sep 2023

World-renowned menopause experts summarize the state of menopause knowledge and advocate for further research

In a recent review published in Cell, a group of authors delved into the complexities of menopause, assessed its global impacts on health, and evaluated the effectiveness and safety of current treatments, emphasizing the importance of further research.

6 Sep 2023

Early viral exposure in mice weakens vaccine response, raising questions for human studies

Researchers at Washington University have demonstrated that early life exposure to multiple viruses in house mice dampens the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations later in life. The study raises concerns about the applicability of common mouse models in immunological research, suggesting that prior pathogen exposure could be a significant variable in predicting vaccine efficacy.

5 Sep 2023

Study identifies potential target for reversing drug resistance in ovarian cancer

For the 314,000 people diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, hope often comes in the form of platinum-based drugs such as cisplatin.

5 Sep 2023

Researchers receive $2.5 million award to develop a tailored treatment for glioblastoma

A multidisciplinary team of investigators from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center was awarded a $2.5 million Translational Team Science Award from the Department of Defense to develop a tailored treatment for glioblastoma, a deadly brain tumor with limited treatment options.

5 Sep 2023

Free online tool could potentially mitigate financial toxicity for some prostate cancer patients

A free online tool could potentially save some prostate cancer patients more than $9,000 in out-of-pocket drug costs, a new study finds.

5 Sep 2023

Drugs News and Research

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

NSAID use linked to higher risk of blood clots in women of reproductive age, association stronger in women on high-risk hormonal contraception

Phase I trial of senolytic therapy shows promise in Alzheimer's disease

Researchers develop first electronic device for continuously monitoring health of transplanted organs

New fund could incentivize development of high-priced drugs with weak clinical evidence

Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

Antipsychotics are likely overprescribed among homebound patients with dementia, study shows

Women using NSAIDs alongside hormonal contraception may be at increased risk of blood clots

Specialized astrocyte subpopulation discovery sheds light on brain health and treatment avenues

New device can help test treatments in patients with gliomas

Broad-spectrum antibiotics linked to higher sepsis risk in neonates

Scientists elucidate mechanism behind early loss of vaccination protection in people with autoimmune disease

Experimental insomnia treatment may help prevent opioid relapse

Even in the most depressed county in America, stigma around mental illness persists

Biosciences: how nature is changing the future of drug discovery

World-renowned menopause experts summarize the state of menopause knowledge and advocate for further research

Early viral exposure in mice weakens vaccine response, raising questions for human studies

Study identifies potential target for reversing drug resistance in ovarian cancer

Researchers receive $2.5 million award to develop a tailored treatment for glioblastoma

Free online tool could potentially mitigate financial toxicity for some prostate cancer patients

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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