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UH Brain Health & Memory Center now treating patients with FDA-approved drug for Alzheimer's disease

University Hospitals (UH) Brain Health & Memory Center is now treating patients with LEQEMBI (lecanemab), a Food and Drug Administration-approved medication for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

9 Feb 2024

Rucaparib and its major metabolite exhibit differential biological activity and synergy

Once they enter the body, drugs, apart from carrying out their therapeutic function, are biochemically transformed by the action of the metabolic machinery, a process that facilitates their expulsion.

9 Feb 2024

LSHTM researchers receive £2m funding to develop novel vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics

Researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) have been awarded £2m funding through the UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Technology Missions Fund, to develop novel vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics.

9 Feb 2024

Discover the BIOne 250: A Budget Friendly Bioprocess Control Station for Microbial Applications

Distek, Inc., a leader in laboratory pharmaceutical instruments for over 48 years, proudly presents the BIOne 250 Bioprocess Controller, designed for microbial applications.

From Distek, Inc. 9 Feb 2024

MHRA authorizes COVID-19 vaccines: Comirnaty and Nuvaxovid gain approvals

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a change to the license of the Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5 30 micrograms/dose (single-dose vials) after it was found to meet the UK regulator's standards of safety, quality and effectiveness.

9 Feb 2024

Stapokibart shows promise in reducing nasal congestion in seasonal allergy patients, study finds

The efficacy and safety of stapokibart as an in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR).

9 Feb 2024

Vaccines safe for pregnant women with HIV but show reduced immune response

A meta-analysis in eClinicalMedicine finds vaccines are safe for pregnant women living with HIV, showing reduced immunogenicity compared to those without HIV but no increase in adverse events, highlighting the need for their inclusion in vaccine trials.

9 Feb 2024

mRNA COVID vaccines in pregnancy linked to lower risk of neonatal issues, study shows

A JAMA Network study finds COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in pregnant women not only safe but also associated with reduced risks of neonatal cerebral ischemia, intracranial hemorrhage, and mortality, supporting vaccination during pregnancy.

9 Feb 2024

New treatment targeting aging cells could offer lasting relief for diabetic macular edema

Targeting senescent cells in the retina with a BCL-xL inhibitor shows promise as a durable treatment for diabetic macular edema, potentially offering long-term visual function improvements.

8 Feb 2024

Intravenous DMT shows promise in reducing depression symptoms, study reveals

A study in Scientific Reports shows intravenous DMT can significantly reduce depression severity in healthy volunteers, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic psychedelic intervention for mental health disorders.

8 Feb 2024

Hope for relapsed myeloma: Preclinical and clinical evidence for ruxolitinib's efficacy

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on February 5, 2024, entitled, "Preclinical and clinical evaluation of the Janus Kinase inhibitor ruxolitinib in multiple myeloma."

8 Feb 2024

Study shows link between erectile dysfunction drugs and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s

The drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction may also be associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the February 7, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Feb 2024

AMG 133 (maridebart cafraglutide) weight loss drug shows promise in early trial

AMG 133, an engineered bispecific molecule, demonstrated significant weight loss with a favorable safety profile in a phase 1 clinical trial, offering a promising new treatment option for obesity.

7 Feb 2024

Quest Pharm and Aston University develop world-first tablet to treat mouth ulcerations in chemotherapy patients

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between UK pharmaceutical company Quest Pharm and Aston University has developed a world-first tablet to treat the serious mouth ulcerations caused by high-dose chemotherapy.

7 Feb 2024

Naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, study suggests

A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions of people worldwide.

7 Feb 2024

Researchers receive £2.4 million to generate evidence on the new NHS Pharmacy First service

Researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) have been awarded £2.4m by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to generate evidence on the new National Health Service (NHS) Pharmacy First service.

6 Feb 2024

New guidelines set safer standards for dental pain relief

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken alone or along with acetaminophen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in adults and adolescents aged 12 or older, according to a new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Dental Association (ADA), the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

6 Feb 2024

Paxlovid enhances treatment options for COVID-19 patients

The design, synthesis, and mechanism of action of Paxlovid.

6 Feb 2024

New weight loss drug may be an effective strategy for preventing or treating high blood pressure

The new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) for nearly 500 adults with obesity who took the medication for about eight months, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

5 Feb 2024

Study: Most new prescription drugs sold first in the U.S.

Most new prescription drugs are sold first in the U.S. before they reach other nations, but ultimately important medications are sold across most wealthy nations within about a year of first sale, according to a new RAND report.

5 Feb 2024

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UH Brain Health & Memory Center now treating patients with FDA-approved drug for Alzheimer's disease

Rucaparib and its major metabolite exhibit differential biological activity and synergy

LSHTM researchers receive £2m funding to develop novel vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics

Discover the BIOne 250: A Budget Friendly Bioprocess Control Station for Microbial Applications

MHRA authorizes COVID-19 vaccines: Comirnaty and Nuvaxovid gain approvals

Stapokibart shows promise in reducing nasal congestion in seasonal allergy patients, study finds

Vaccines safe for pregnant women with HIV but show reduced immune response

mRNA COVID vaccines in pregnancy linked to lower risk of neonatal issues, study shows

New treatment targeting aging cells could offer lasting relief for diabetic macular edema

Intravenous DMT shows promise in reducing depression symptoms, study reveals

Hope for relapsed myeloma: Preclinical and clinical evidence for ruxolitinib's efficacy

Study shows link between erectile dysfunction drugs and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s

AMG 133 (maridebart cafraglutide) weight loss drug shows promise in early trial

Quest Pharm and Aston University develop world-first tablet to treat mouth ulcerations in chemotherapy patients

Naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, study suggests

Researchers receive £2.4 million to generate evidence on the new NHS Pharmacy First service

New guidelines set safer standards for dental pain relief

Paxlovid enhances treatment options for COVID-19 patients

New weight loss drug may be an effective strategy for preventing or treating high blood pressure

Study: Most new prescription drugs sold first in the U.S.

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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