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Study: Cannabidiol may worsen glaucoma, increase eye pressure

One of the most commonly proposed uses of medical marijuana is to treat glaucoma.

18 Dec 2018

A promising, effective vaccine for common respiratory disease

Skin vaccination using a microneedle patch that contains the inactivated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and a compound that stimulates immune responses to the virus has been found to enhance protection against this serious disease and reduce inflammation in the body after exposure to the virus, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

18 Dec 2018

Early postpartum initiation of opioids associated with persistent use

Vanderbilt researchers have published findings indicating that regardless of whether a woman delivers a child by cesarean section or by vaginal birth, if they fill prescriptions for opioid pain medications early in the postpartum period, they are at increased risk of developing persistent opioid use.

18 Dec 2018

AHF urges the WHO to expedite approval process for vaccine effective against Ebola

With the world's second worst Ebola outbreak in history recently spreading to a major city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the World Health Organization and Merck must do more to ensure all options are on the table to fight the virus, including ensuring vaccines are available to all who need them.

17 Dec 2018

Study finds misuse of benzodiazepines to be highest among young adults

More than one in eight U.S. adults used benzodiazepines in the past year, up from previous reports. Misuse of the prescription drugs accounted for more than 17 percent of overall use, according to a study published online today in Psychiatric Services in Advance.

17 Dec 2018

Research focuses on optimization of solid lipid nanoparticle that encapsulates Vinorelbine bitartrate

Vinorelbine Bitartrate, a semi-synthetic vinca alkaloid was approved by the FDA for breast cancer treatment, as it has been proven to be beneficial for first line of defense and subsequent therapies. But its hydrophilic and thermolabile structure causes hindrance to oral clinical translation.

17 Dec 2018

Eisai enters into agreement with Eurofarma for its anti-obesity agent lorcaserin

Eisai Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement to grant exclusive development and marketing rights for its anti-obesity agent lorcaserin hydrochloride in Brazil to Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. Under this agreement, Eisai will supply Eurofarma with lorcaserin. Eisai will receive a one-time contractual payment and is eligible for milestone payments for sales in Brazil.

17 Dec 2018

Early physical therapy associated with reduction in opioid use

Patients who underwent physical therapy soon after being diagnosed with pain in the shoulder, neck, low back or knee were approximately 7 to 16 percent less likely to use opioids in the subsequent months, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Duke University School of Medicine.

14 Dec 2018

Nurse denied life insurance because she carries naloxone

Bloodwork was supposed to be the last step in Isela’s application for life insurance. But when she arrived at the lab, her appointment had been canceled.

14 Dec 2018

Study: Chronic opioid therapy associated with increased healthcare spending and hospital stays

Using data from commercial insurance claims of working-aged adults, new research published in the December issue of The American Journal of Accountable Care found that chronic opioid therapy for noncancer pain is associated with increased healthcare spending as well as hospital stays.

14 Dec 2018

Fentanyl surpasses heroin in cause of U.S. drug overdose deaths

According to a new report from health officials, Fentanyl – a synthetic opioid drug, is surpassing heroin as cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States. The report was released 12th of December 2018 in the CDC’s National Vital Statistics Report.

13 Dec 2018

Probiotics may offer therapeutic benefits for biopolar patients

A new study has shown that probiotics may serve as a potential therapeutic approach to bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions.

13 Dec 2018

For the asking, a check is in the mail to help pay for costly drugs

Kip Burgess was relieved last year when pharmaceutical giant Amgen overnighted him a $2,976 check to help pay for his go-to arthritis drug, Enbrel.

13 Dec 2018

Ritalin drug affects organization of pathways that build brain networks used in attention, learning

There's a reason so many children are prescribed methylphenidate, better known by the trade name Ritalin: it helps kids quell attention and hyperactivity problems and sit still enough to focus on a school lesson.

13 Dec 2018

Advanced spectroscopic techniques used to prepare, characterize major degradation products of pralatrexate injection

The major degradation products of pralatrexate drug product formed under hydrolytic and light stress conditions were identified, synthesized, and characterized using advanced spectroscopic techniques such as NMR, HR-MS, and IR.

13 Dec 2018

Experts analyze data that can guide antidepressant discontinuation

There has been a lot of attention to problems patients face in discontinuing antidepressant drugs. However, there appear to be few indications, particularly in guidelines and reviews.

13 Dec 2018

Findings reinforce guidelines for cautious use of antipsychotics in younger populations

Children and young adults without psychosis who are prescribed high-dose antipsychotic medications are at increased risk of unexpected death, despite the availability of other medications to treat their conditions, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Center study published today in JAMA Psychiatry.

13 Dec 2018

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Study: Cannabidiol may worsen glaucoma, increase eye pressure

A promising, effective vaccine for common respiratory disease

Early postpartum initiation of opioids associated with persistent use

AHF urges the WHO to expedite approval process for vaccine effective against Ebola

Study finds misuse of benzodiazepines to be highest among young adults

Research focuses on optimization of solid lipid nanoparticle that encapsulates Vinorelbine bitartrate

Eisai enters into agreement with Eurofarma for its anti-obesity agent lorcaserin

Early physical therapy associated with reduction in opioid use

Nurse denied life insurance because she carries naloxone

Study: Chronic opioid therapy associated with increased healthcare spending and hospital stays

Fentanyl surpasses heroin in cause of U.S. drug overdose deaths

Probiotics may offer therapeutic benefits for biopolar patients

For the asking, a check is in the mail to help pay for costly drugs

Ritalin drug affects organization of pathways that build brain networks used in attention, learning

Advanced spectroscopic techniques used to prepare, characterize major degradation products of pralatrexate injection

Experts analyze data that can guide antidepressant discontinuation

Findings reinforce guidelines for cautious use of antipsychotics in younger populations

Cresco Labs granted approval to operate marijuana dispensary in Ohio

Novel way to efficiently deliver anti-parasitic medicines

Butantan Institute signs collaboration agreement with MSD to develop dengue vaccines

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Reducing polypharmacy through innovative drug formulation technologies

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

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