Category: Prescription Drugs
Iron-Induced Memory in Bacteria Influences Antibiotic Resistance, Study Finds
Although they don’t have neurons, synapses, or a nervous system, bacteria are capable of forming a type of memory, according to a new study. What’s more, they can pass …
Insulin Affordability Crisis: Price List for the US Versus Other Countries
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that has affected 422 million people all over the world, and from the looks of things, it has come to stay. With the …
Doravirine (Pifeltro): A Promising Treatment for HIV-1 Based on DRIVE Trial Results
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks and weakens the immune system, which leads to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This causes a person to be …
Study Reveals Significant Increase in Overdose Mortality Among Pregnant Women
In a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers have reported a sharp rise in overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women in America for the period 2018 to …
Researchers Develop a Genetic Test to Identify the Most Effective Antidepressant for Each Patient
Major depression is one of the biggest public health burdens. A Canadian study highlights the benefits of pharmacogenomic testing (a type of genetic testing) to identify the right antidepressant …
Captagon (Fenethylline): The War Drug Dissolving Combatants’ Fear on the Frontlines
Fenethylline, commonly known as Captagon, started as a medical stimulant but has since become emblematic of the relationship between warfare, illicit drug trade, and human resilience in modern conflicts. …
Lung Cancer Breakthrough: Durvalumab (Imfinzi) Shows Improved Event-Free Survival in Resectable NSCLC
Lung cancer remains a primary health concern globally due to its high mortality rate. As the medical community persists in its efforts to identify effective treatments, immunotherapy stands out …
Patisiran’s Potential in Tackling Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis: Results from the APOLLO-B Trial
Cardiac complications continue to be at the forefront of medical challenges, with Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR amyloidosis) representing a significant concern. ATTR amyloidosis manifests through the accumulation of amyloid deposits …