Category: Prescription Drugs
Cancer Treatment: Nor-1 a Protein That Can Limit Heart Damage from Chemotherapy
Norwegian researchers have identified a protein called NOR-1 (Neuron-Derived Orphan Receptor 1) that has been shown to protect the heart from the cardiac side effects of chemotherapy. Read Also: …
FDA Approves Temporary Importation of Cisplatin to Address Domestic Shortage of the Anti-Cancer Drug
To meet the domestic need for an anti-cancer drug in the US, Cisplatin, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has allowed temporary importation of the injectable drug from overseas …
Study Shows Link between Antibiotic Use in Midlife and Cognitive Impairment
Key Takeaways: Long-term antibiotic use in midlife may be linked to later-life cognitive decline in women. This link may stem from disruptions to gut bacteria, which affect brain health …
Could Taking Prednisone Once a Week Be the Secret to Beating Obesity?
Obesity increases the risk of many health problems like hypertension, diabetes, liver diseases, arthritis, and cardiovascular diseases. It is also a component of metabolic syndrome, which is made up …
Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk—What It Means for Older Adults
Key Takeaways Zostavax was linked to a 20% lower dementia risk in older adults over seven years. The effect was stronger in women, possibly due to immune differences. Findings …Microbots: A New Approach to Drug Delivery and Potential Treatment for Difficult-to-Reach Diseases
Medical micro-robotics is a new discipline that seeks to use miniature sensors and actuators to perform non-invasive diagnosis and treatment inside the human body. The University of Colorado Boulder’s …Exploring Vaccines Targeting Fentanyl and Heroin Overdoses as a Solution to the Opioid Epidemic
Researchers at the University of Montana are advancing the development of vaccines aimed at preventing overdoses from fentanyl and heroin. With an anticipated initiation of Phase 1 human trials …