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Researchers warn against relying on AI chatbots for drug safety information

Patients shouldn't rely on AI powered search engines and chatbots to always give them accurate and safe information on drugs, conclude researchers in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety, after finding a considerable number of answers were wrong or potentially harmful.

10 Oct 2024

Could heparin offer new hope in the fight against dementia?

Heparin therapy delays Alzheimer's diagnosis by one to two years, offering potential insights into new protective treatments. Large-scale health records show a promising association between the anticoagulant and delayed dementia onset.

10 Oct 2024

Survey: Most Americans skeptical about weight-loss injections

A new national survey shows that, despite intense marketing, most Americans do not want the new weight-loss injectables, such as Wegovy and Ozempic.

8 Oct 2024

Global analysis reveals disparities in access to new cancer drugs

Despite considerable progress in the discovery and development of new cancer drugs, there are significant disparities in both the availability and timeliness of these medicines worldwide, with poorer countries missing out, suggests a global analysis of new drug launches between 1990 and 2022, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

8 Oct 2024

Can multivitamins improve mood and reduce stress in older adults?

Researchers investigate the potential of multivitamin-mineral supplements to improve daily functioning among older adults.

8 Oct 2024

Doxycycline increases antimicrobial resistance in the gut without disrupting microbiome diversity

Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis increases tetracycline resistance genes in the gut, without significantly affecting microbiome diversity in men who have sex with men and transgender women.

7 Oct 2024

GLP-1 drugs protect brain health by improving neurovascular function and reducing inflammation

Research highlights how GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve brain health by targeting the neurovascular unit, linking metabolic health to cognitive function. It suggests potential therapies for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

7 Oct 2024

New insights on 5-fluorouracil's mechanism in different cancers

Study reveals the drug, 5-fluorouracil, acts differently in different types of cancer — a finding that could help researchers design better drug combinations.

7 Oct 2024

Study reveals sponsorship bias in psychiatric drug trials

Psychiatric drugs are reported to be about 50% more effective in clinical trials funded by the drug's manufacturer than when trials of the same drug are sponsored by other groups, new research shows.

7 Oct 2024

Study reveals high effectiveness of flu vaccines in children but highlights challenges with certain subtypes

Study found that influenza vaccination is highly effective in preventing infection and hospitalization in children, though efficacy against certain subtypes like H3N2 remains limited due to small sample sizes.

6 Oct 2024

Lithium aspartate fails to improve long COVID symptoms, but higher doses may hold promise

Lithium aspartate at 10-15 mg/d is ineffective for treating cognitive dysfunction and fatigue in long COVID, but higher doses may offer potential benefits based on a small follow-up study.

3 Oct 2024

Cardiovascular risks post-COVID-19 vaccination: Key findings

Researchers explore the risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events following vaccination against the COVID-19.

3 Oct 2024

How Minnesota figures into the presidential politics of insulin prices

In June 2019, Lija Greenseid handed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz an empty vial of insulin that her 13-year-old daughter had painted gold.

1 Oct 2024

COVID-19 vaccine uptake higher in people with mental illness but drops for those not on medication

Researchers examined the link between mental illness and COVID-19 vaccine uptake, finding high vaccination rates but lower uptake among unmedicated individuals with mental health conditions.

1 Oct 2024

The World Vaccine Congress returns to Barcelona, Spain

The World Vaccine Congress in Barcelona unites experts to discuss vaccine innovation, sustainability, and global preparedness in the evolving biotech landscape.

From World Vaccine Congress Europe 30 Sep 2024

Regulating iron overload: Liraglutide's potential benefits

Researchers assess the role of liraglutide in regulating iron metabolism in a mouse model of hereditary hemochromatosis.

30 Sep 2024

Health literacy gaps fuel unrealistic antibiotic expectations in primary care patients

Study reveals that over 93% of primary care patients expect antibiotics for common symptoms, especially in public clinics, with lack of education and health literacy contributing to these unrealistic expectations. Knowledge of antibiotic risks is a key factor influencing patient demand.

29 Sep 2024

UN declaration addresses antibiotic pollution and resistance

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Researchers warn against relying on AI chatbots for drug safety information

Could heparin offer new hope in the fight against dementia?

Survey: Most Americans skeptical about weight-loss injections

Global analysis reveals disparities in access to new cancer drugs

Can multivitamins improve mood and reduce stress in older adults?

Doxycycline increases antimicrobial resistance in the gut without disrupting microbiome diversity

GLP-1 drugs protect brain health by improving neurovascular function and reducing inflammation

New insights on 5-fluorouracil's mechanism in different cancers

Study reveals sponsorship bias in psychiatric drug trials

Study reveals high effectiveness of flu vaccines in children but highlights challenges with certain subtypes

Lithium aspartate fails to improve long COVID symptoms, but higher doses may hold promise

Cardiovascular risks post-COVID-19 vaccination: Key findings

How Minnesota figures into the presidential politics of insulin prices

COVID-19 vaccine uptake higher in people with mental illness but drops for those not on medication

The World Vaccine Congress returns to Barcelona, Spain

Regulating iron overload: Liraglutide's potential benefits

Health literacy gaps fuel unrealistic antibiotic expectations in primary care patients

UN declaration addresses antibiotic pollution and resistance

TxGNN improves drug repurposing by predicting treatments for rare diseases with no approved therapies

Concerns raised over safety and effectiveness of donanemab for Alzheimer’s treatment

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Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

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