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Community pharmacy, also known as retail pharmacy, is the most common type of pharmacy that allows the public access to their medications and advice about their health. Traditionally known as a chemist, it is the healthcare facility that is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical service to a specific community group or region.

Increasing trend of antimicrobial resistance in Eastern Mediterranean Region of World Health Organization

Researchers investigated the rising antimicrobial resistance in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of the World Health Organization from 2017 to 2019.

9 Mar 2022

Researchers unravel how parent's gene impact the behavior of children

Parenting is not the only way moms and dads impact the behavior of their offspring. Genes matter, too. And although most of our genes are inherited in pairs - one copy from each parent - moms and dads exert their genetic influence in different ways.

8 Mar 2022

Study shows anti-itch and pain relief potential of protein in tick saliva

A protein found in tick saliva could be turned into a drug that eases itching and chronic pain in people.

8 Mar 2022

High-fat diet combined with liquid fructose intake accelerates fat accumulation in the liver

A high-fat diet is not enough to cause short-term fatty liver disease. However, if this diet is combined with the intake of beverages sweetened with liquid fructose, the accumulation of fats in the liver accelerates and hypertriglyceridemia —a cardiovascular risk factor— can appear.

4 Mar 2022

California governor’s big promises on drug prices are slow to materialize

When Gov. Gavin Newsom took office in 2019, he promised to lower prescription drug costs for all Californians.

4 Mar 2022

Study suggests link between sleep apnea and joint pain in postmenopausal women

The menopause transition is associated with several health issues. The incidence of both sleep apnea and joint pain, for example, are higher in postmenopausal women.

2 Mar 2022

Drug misuse is not exclusive to the opioid epidemic, suggests study

Drug misuse is not exclusive to the opioid epidemic, according to a recent West Virginia University study. Every year, about 50,000 people in the United States are admitted to the emergency room due to misuse of a common over-the-counter pain medication – acetaminophen.

2 Mar 2022

U of U Health researchers lead a $22-million nationwide clinical trial for rare brain disorder

University of Utah Health researchers are leading a five-year, $22-million nationwide clinical trial for NMDA receptor encephalitis––a type of autoimmune encephalitis that prompts the immune system to mistakenly attack the brain, causing confusion, memory loss, seizures, and symptoms similar to bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions.

1 Mar 2022

J&J-vaxxed, mRNA-boosted, and pondering a third shot

Yes, we are all exhausted by the covid pandemic. Flummoxed by the constantly shifting science and guidelines. Worried about a succession of scary new variants, each with its own name, like hurricanes.

1 Mar 2022

Microorganisms hindering cancer therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones, study says

Melanoma patients receiving therapy that helps their immune system kill cancer cells respond to treatment differently depending on the types of microbes in their gut, and new research suggests the microorganisms hindering therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones.

28 Feb 2022

Researchers show a relationship between regionalized myocardial fibrosis and mitral valve prolapse

The larger the sail, the more wind it catches. But as that size increases, so does the stress experienced by each sheet and line connected to the canvas.

28 Feb 2022

MUSC study sheds light on better ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center study sheds light on better ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer, which often is found at advanced stages when it's much harder to treat.

28 Feb 2022

Severe COVID-19 outcomes in breakthrough infections in patients being treated with B cell depleting therapy

Scientists evaluated the incidence and severity of breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections among individuals with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases undergoing B cell depleting therapy.

25 Feb 2022

Abdominal obesity may lead to greater risk of COPD and asthma in women

Obesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, may result in a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

23 Feb 2022

Analysis reveals the truth about FDA's expedited approval processes and patient access

University of Illinois Chicago researchers studied 135 products that received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval through orphan drug and expedited approval program designations.

21 Feb 2022

European research project focuses on fighting against new psychoactive drugs

Promoting the fight against the use of drugs of abuse, anticipating to the appearance of new psychoactive drugs and assessing the risks these have on human health are the main objectives of the European research project approved by the European Commission and led by the Research Group on Neuropsychopharmacology of Amphetamine Derivatives of the University of Barcelona.

21 Feb 2022

Expert highlights the racist origins of US drug policy and its effect on the modern opioid epidemic

In his work as a pain management pharmacist, Dan Arendt has seen some of his patients stigmatized as "drug seekers" or blamed for their use of opioids rather than being acknowledged as a person who is suffering from a severely painful condition.

21 Feb 2022

Study identifies a protein complex critical for regulating apoptosis and necroptosis

Cell death plays an important role in normal human development and health but requires tightly orchestrated balance to avert disease. Too much can trigger a massive inflammatory immune response that damages tissues and organs. Not enough can interfere with the body's ability to fight infection or lead to cancer.

18 Feb 2022

Study shows link between oral microbiome and naturally occurring alveolar bone loss

It is becoming increasingly clear that the human microbiome – the collection of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live on and within us – significantly contributes to our health.

17 Feb 2022

Study reveals high prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women

Both men and women are more likely to lose their hair with age. Women also have the added risk associated with declines in estrogen levels during the menopause transition.

16 Feb 2022

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Increasing trend of antimicrobial resistance in Eastern Mediterranean Region of World Health Organization

Researchers unravel how parent's gene impact the behavior of children

Study shows anti-itch and pain relief potential of protein in tick saliva

High-fat diet combined with liquid fructose intake accelerates fat accumulation in the liver

California governor’s big promises on drug prices are slow to materialize

Study suggests link between sleep apnea and joint pain in postmenopausal women

Drug misuse is not exclusive to the opioid epidemic, suggests study

U of U Health researchers lead a $22-million nationwide clinical trial for rare brain disorder

J&J-vaxxed, mRNA-boosted, and pondering a third shot

Microorganisms hindering cancer therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones, study says

Researchers show a relationship between regionalized myocardial fibrosis and mitral valve prolapse

MUSC study sheds light on better ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer

Severe COVID-19 outcomes in breakthrough infections in patients being treated with B cell depleting therapy

Abdominal obesity may lead to greater risk of COPD and asthma in women

Analysis reveals the truth about FDA's expedited approval processes and patient access

European research project focuses on fighting against new psychoactive drugs

Expert highlights the racist origins of US drug policy and its effect on the modern opioid epidemic

Study identifies a protein complex critical for regulating apoptosis and necroptosis

Study shows link between oral microbiome and naturally occurring alveolar bone loss

Study reveals high prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women

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