Researchers develop a new drug to combat measles
A novel antiviral drug may protect people infected with the measles from getting sick and prevent them from spreading the virus to others, an international team of researchers… read more.
A novel antiviral drug may protect people infected with the measles from getting sick and prevent them from spreading the virus to others, an international team of researchers… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester – Following a first ischemic stroke, patients who keep their blood pressure well controlled appear to halve their risk of a second stroke, researchers reported… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester – Pregnant women who take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs do not increase their risk of miscarriages, researchers report in a study published on Feb. 3, 2014… read more.
Little evidence other complementary or alternative therapies work. A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology suggests that there is little evidence that most complementary or alternative… read more.
by Gary Finnegan: ‘Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.’ That famous line from the Incredible Hulk was a warning to anyone in danger… read more.
by Gary Finnegan: The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended approval of several new medicines.
by Gary Finnegan – The European drug regulator has given a paediatric-use marketing authorisation (PUMA) for Hemangiol to treat proliferation of infantile haemangioma.
by Bruce Sylvester: The antidepressant citalopram (Celexa/Cipramil, and generic) significantly reduces agitation among patients with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported in the Feb. 19, 2014 issue of JAMA/Journal of… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester: The antidepressant citalopram (Celexa/Cipramil, and generic) significantly reduces agitation among patients with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported in the Feb. 19, 2014 issue of JAMA/Journal of… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester: Topiramate, an FDA-approved anticonvulsant drug which had been shown to reduce drinking in patients committed to complete abstinence, appears to help problem drinkers whose want… read more.
University of Utah researcher Eric Garland (pictured) developed a new mindfulness-focused treatment for people with chronic pain that can effectively reduce pain and misuse of opioid painkillers.
A new drug treatment has been found to be effective against chronic pain caused by nerve damage, also known as neuropathic pain, in patients who have had shingles.
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