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Two-drug combination could be effective against malignant mesothelioma

Exposure to asbestos is the major risk factor for malignant mesothelioma, a type of aggressive cancer that mostly affects the pleura - the tissue that lines the lungs - and the peritoneum - the tissue that lines the abdomen. This has been known for decades, yet the molecular characterisation of mesothelioma is barely known and treatment options are scarce.

8 Jan 2020

Growing influenza vaccines inside chicken eggs can make them less effective, say some experts

Flu season is underway in the Northern Hemisphere, sickening millions of people and in rare cases, causing hospitalization or death. The best prevention is a flu shot, but it's not unusual for these vaccines to be less effective than intended. Some researchers suspect that the common practice of producing vaccines in chicken eggs could be partially to blame, according to an article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society.

8 Jan 2020

Use of antipsychotic drugs is linked to brain injuries in Alzheimer's patients

Use of antipsychotic medications was associated with an increased risk of head injuries in a study of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

8 Jan 2020

New medicine can revolutionize treatment of inflammatory diseases and cancer

A medicine is being developed at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) which controls the concentration of oxygen radicals in immune cells, and could revolutionise treatment of inflammatory diseases or even cancer.

7 Jan 2020

Nasal spray found to be quickest, easiest way to deliver antidote naloxone for opioid overdose

Of three possible ways for people to deliver the life-saving antidote naloxone to a person experiencing an opioid overdose, the use of a nasal spray was the quickest and easiest according to research conducted by William Eggleston, clinical assistant professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, and colleagues at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

7 Jan 2020

Daily aspirin use may help prevent colorectal cancer

A new study has shown that regular use of aspirin may protect against heart disease, reduce colorectal tumor growth and prevent relapse.

7 Jan 2020

MCOD data undercounts fatal overdose deaths induced by certain drugs

Fatal misuse of specific drugs is a bigger problem than federal statistics make them appear, especially in Florida.

7 Jan 2020

Study explores the effect of antipsychotics on older hospitalized patients

Delirium (sudden confusion or a rapid change in mental state) remains a serious challenge for our health care system.

6 Jan 2020

Certain cancer drugs could be used in the future to treat COPD

New research has shown the potential for clinically available cancer treatments to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

6 Jan 2020

Aspirin’s benefits may extend beyond heart health to colorectal cancer treatment

The benefits of a daily aspirin may extend beyond heart health to colorectal cancer treatment, say City of Hope researchers who have found aspirin appears to reduce tumor growth and inhibit recurrence of the disease.

6 Jan 2020

New dementia vaccine may proceed to clinical trials after successful testing

A preventive treatment for dementia may proceed to clinical trials after successful animal testing.

31 Dec 2019

Proper disposal of leftover medication can help reduce antibiotic resistance

Proper disposal of leftover medication, particularly antibiotics and opioids, can help reduce antibiotic resistance, prevent children from being poisoned and stop the misuse of addiction-forming drugs.

31 Dec 2019

Combined datasets can expedite the discovery and development of new cancer drugs

A comprehensive map of genes necessary for cancer survival is one step closer, following the validation of the two largest CRISPR-Cas9 genetic screens in 725 cancer models, across 25 different cancer types.

20 Dec 2019

Proportion of powerful painkiller poisonings among children has increased, shows study

The proportion of high-strength painkiller poisonings among children which result in emergency hospital admissions has increased, according to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Clinical Toxicology.

20 Dec 2019

No clear evidence to determine if psychotherapy or medications are more effective for treating PTSD

A new study that sought to find out whether serotonin reuptake inhibitors or trauma-focused psychotherapy is more effective in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) concluded there is insufficient evidence at present to make that determination.

20 Dec 2019

Study points to unsafe opioid self-management practices among cancer patients

Despite a national opioid crisis, prescribed opioid analgesics remain a viable option for pain management for patients with cancer. In effect, patients with cancer represent one of the few groups excluded from most state legislation and policy initiatives on prescribing opioids as well as from opioid stewardship programs of many health systems.

19 Dec 2019

Acute mountain sickness medication does not reduce exercise performance at high altitudes

A new study finds that a medication commonly prescribed to prevent and combat symptoms of acute mountain sickness does not reduce exercise performance at high altitudes. This may be especially important for military personnel and first responders not accustomed to working above sea level.

19 Dec 2019

Pharmaceutical News

Two-drug combination could be effective against malignant mesothelioma

Growing influenza vaccines inside chicken eggs can make them less effective, say some experts

Use of antipsychotic drugs is linked to brain injuries in Alzheimer's patients

New medicine can revolutionize treatment of inflammatory diseases and cancer

Nasal spray found to be quickest, easiest way to deliver antidote naloxone for opioid overdose

Daily aspirin use may help prevent colorectal cancer

MCOD data undercounts fatal overdose deaths induced by certain drugs

Study explores the effect of antipsychotics on older hospitalized patients

Certain cancer drugs could be used in the future to treat COPD

Aspirin’s benefits may extend beyond heart health to colorectal cancer treatment

New dementia vaccine may proceed to clinical trials after successful testing

Proper disposal of leftover medication can help reduce antibiotic resistance

Combined datasets can expedite the discovery and development of new cancer drugs

Proportion of powerful painkiller poisonings among children has increased, shows study

No clear evidence to determine if psychotherapy or medications are more effective for treating PTSD

Study points to unsafe opioid self-management practices among cancer patients

Acute mountain sickness medication does not reduce exercise performance at high altitudes

Border fight: Trump’s plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada faces hurdles

Pregnant women living with HIV may not receive the recommended treatment

Nasal sprays cut down usage of antibiotics for individuals with chronic rhinosinusitis

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