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Peptide could allow medical marijuana to relieve pain without side effects
Many people live with chronic pain, and in some cases, cannabis can provide relief. But the drug also can significantly impact memory and other cognitive functions. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Journal of Medicinal ...
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Cholesterol-lowering statins prescribed less later in day
Furthering efforts to understand why potentially life-saving statins are so under-prescribed among American patients with heart disease, a new study shows that clinicians are more likely to sign a script for them earlier ...
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Treatment found effective in preventing inflammation in orthopedic implants
Dental and orthopedic implants are widely used around the world. Common causes for implant failure are the immune response against oral bacteria and titanium particles shed by the implant. These and other phenomena can generate ...
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Comprehensive medication reviews do not cut unplanned hospitalizations
Hospital-based comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) plus postdischarge follow-up do not decrease the incidence of unplanned hospital visits, according to a study published online April 30 in JAMA Network Open.
May 11, 2021
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Better treatment for miscarriage is more cost effective than standard NHS treatment
A new drug combination that is better at treating miscarriage is also more cost effective than current standard NHS treatment, finds a new study led by the University of Birmingham and Tommy's National Center for Miscarriage ...
May 11, 2021
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Microneedle patch delivers antibiotics locally in the skin
MRSA skin infections are often treated with intravenous injection of antibiotics, which can cause significant side effects and promote the development of resistant bacterial strains. To solve these problems, researchers at ...
May 10, 2021
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SARS-CoV-2 research: Second possible effective mechanism of remdesivir discovered
The virostatic agent remdesivir was developed to disrupt an important step in the propagation of RNA viruses, to which SARS-CoV-2 also belongs: the reproduction of the virus's own genetic material. This is present as RNA ...
May 10, 2021
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Drug checking service influences future behavior, follow-up survey reveals
More than 90% of participants who completed a follow-up survey to a drug checking service said the intervention influenced their subsequent behavior, new research by the University of Liverpool reveals.
May 10, 2021
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Study reveals how opioid supply shortages shape emergency department prescribing behaviors
When evaluating the opioid crisis, research reveals that external factors—such as the volume of pre-filled syringes, or a default number of opioid tablets that could easily be ordered at discharge for the patient—can ...
May 07, 2021
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Drug saxenda aids weight loss—but you should exercise, too
(HealthDay)—The weight-loss drug Saxenda can keep extra pounds off—but combining it with exercise brings a bigger payoff, a new clinical trial finds.
May 06, 2021
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Research helps explain links between antibiotic use and heart attack risk
University of Dundee research has helped explain why a commonly used antibiotic can lead to an increased risk of heart attacks, opening up the possibility of precision prescribing based on a patient's genes.
May 06, 2021
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Countries denied access to medicines and vaccines they help develop
A Yale-led study reveals that new medicines and vaccines approved for use in the United States are often unavailable in countries that hosted their clinical trials, suggesting that the benefits of drug research are not being ...
May 06, 2021
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Have high blood pressure? You may want to check your meds
Nearly 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, also take a medicine that could be elevating their blood pressure, according to new research presented at the American College ...
May 06, 2021
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Patient support program for painful conditions may reduce opioid use
A program that provides ongoing support to patients with painful conditions and complex medication regimens may also help them avoid using potentially risky opioid pain medications, or reduce the amount they use, a new study ...
May 06, 2021
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Factors ID'd putting youth on high-risk trajectory after first opioid prescription
(HealthDay)—High- and low-risk trajectories are identifiable for youth following their first opioid prescription, according to a study published online April 22 in JAMA Network Open.
May 06, 2021
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Four-month rifapentine regimen with moxifloxacin noninferior for TB
(HealthDay)—A four-month rifapentine-based regimen containing moxifloxacin is noninferior to a standard six-month regimen for treatment of tuberculosis, according to a study published in the May 6 issue of the New England ...
May 06, 2021
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340B hospitals offer more assistance removing barriers to medication access
According to a new study published in the journal Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program provide more medication access services—which are services that ...
May 06, 2021
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Researchers develop better way to determine safe drug doses for children
Determining safe yet effective drug dosages for children is an ongoing challenge for pharmaceutical companies and medical doctors alike. A new drug is usually first tested on adults, and results from these trials are used ...
May 06, 2021
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Drug derived from cannabis shows promising pain-halting effects in mice
For patients with chronic pain, ineffective treatments, lowered work productivity, and other factors often coalesce, fueling feelings of hopelessness and anxiety and setting the stage for even bigger problems, including substance ...
May 05, 2021
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Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy not tied to SGA, LBW
(HealthDay)—Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy is not associated with increased risks for small for gestational age (SGA) or low birth weight, according to a study published online May 5 in JAMA Dermatology.
May 05, 2021
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