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Antipsychotic-treated patients with schizophrenia see benefits from semaglutide, study claims
A multicenter collaboration of Danish researchers reports that once-weekly semaglutide for 30 weeks lowered blood sugar levels and body weight and improved physical quality of life in antipsychotic-treated adults with schizophrenia ...
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Aspirin halves the risk of recurrence in patients with colorectal cancer, clinical trial finds
A Swedish-led research team at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital has shown in a new randomized clinical trial that a low dose of the well-known medicine aspirin halves the risk of recurrence after surgery ...
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Study finds orforglipron taken orally once daily leads to significant body weight loss
New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Vienna, Austria (Sept 15–19) and simultaneously published in NEJM shows that daily treatment with the new once-daily ...
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New data sheds light on immunotherapy failure, bringing hope to patients with cancer
A new study by researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Turku, Finland has revealed an important clue as to why immunotherapy fails in many patients with cancer.
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A local anesthetic that doesn't impair motor function could be within reach
All current local anesthetics block sensory signals—pain—but they also interrupt motor signals, which can be problematic. For example, too much epidural anesthesia can prevent mothers in labor from being able to push. ...
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New drug lowers treatment-resistant high blood pressure and may slow kidney disease
A new drug has shown unprecedented promise in lowering blood pressure and preventing the progression of kidney disease for people with hard-to-treat hypertension. The medication, baxdrostat, reduces the levels of a hormone ...
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Drug used for motor neuron diseases holds promise for spinal cord injury, finds study
A drug called riluzole, commonly used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other motor neuron diseases, could also assist in recovery from spinal cord injuries, according to research from the University of Toronto's ...
Sep 16, 2025
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'Virtual clinical trials' may predict success of heart failure drugs
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new way to predict whether existing drugs could be repurposed to treat heart failure, one of the world's most pressing health challenges. By combining advanced computer modeling with ...
Sep 16, 2025
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A forgotten opioid has resurfaced as a lethal street drug
Nitazenes—a class of highly potent synthetic opioids—are rapidly emerging as a major contributor to the overdose crisis, according to a Pain Medicine review published today by authors from Vanderbilt University Medical ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Beta blockers: Why are celebrities name-checking this drug?
A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra. It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's now making its way into dressing rooms, award ceremonies and ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year—new research
Australians are living longer than ever before. While this is broadly good news, aging well comes with a range of challenges.
Sep 16, 2025
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Challenging negative data helps AI models better identify effective antibodies
Imagine you are developing antibodies—drugs precisely aimed at a target, for example a viral protein or onco-marker. You test a series of antibodies and find that some work, while others do not.
Sep 15, 2025
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About one in five people taking Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro say food tastes saltier or sweeter than before
New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15–19 September) shows that some individuals who are taking Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Epilepsy drug's feared fertility risks in men found to be minimal
A large-scale international study led by the University of Liverpool has found little evidence that sodium valproate significantly impairs male fertility in men with epilepsy or bipolar disorder.
Sep 15, 2025
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Taking semaglutide turns down food noise, research suggests
New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15–19 September) shows that individuals who are taking semaglutide for weight loss experience ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Treatment for rare genetic cause of sudden vision loss approved following clinical trial
A novel treatment for Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disease that can lead to sudden loss of vision, has been approved for NHS patients following a successful clinical trial co-led by UCL and Moorfields ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Under Trump, FDA seeks to abandon expert reviews of new drugs
FDA leaders under President Donald Trump are moving to abandon a decades-old policy of asking outside experts to review drug applications, a move critics say would shield the agency's decisions from public scrutiny.
Sep 15, 2025
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Higher doses of semaglutide can safely enhance weight loss for adults living with obesity, clinical trials confirm
A higher weekly dose of semaglutide (7.2 mg) can significantly improve weight loss and related health outcomes in adults living with obesity, including those with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to the results of two large-scale, ...
Sep 14, 2025
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New pill lowers stubborn BP in kidney patients
A novel pill that blocks the hormone aldosterone shows promise for lowering blood pressure and potentially delaying the progression of kidney disease in people with both conditions.
Sep 14, 2025
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Half of people stop taking popular weight-loss drug within a year, study finds
The new class of anti-obesity drugs, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), is proving remarkably effective at helping individuals lose weight. However, a new population-wide study presented at the Annual Meeting ...
Sep 13, 2025
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Medications leave lasting mark on gut microbiome, even years after use
Medications taken years ago can continue to shape the human gut microbiome, according to a large-scale study from the University of Tartu Institute of Genomics.
Sep 11, 2025
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Treating opioid addiction in jails: Study reports fewer overdoses and reduced reincarceration after release
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine finds that individuals who received medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) while incarcerated were significantly more likely to continue treatment six months after ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Cardiovascular disease risk prediction tool may help guide statin therapy
A cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction tool developed by Northwestern Medicine scientists may also be effective for identifying which patients would most benefit from statin therapy, according to a recent study published ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Decades-old drug deployed in fight against mitochondrial diseases
When doctors prescribe oxybutynin, it's usually for an unglamorous problem: bladder incontinence. But researchers have discovered a surprising new role for this decades-old drug—one that could open the door to treatments ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Chemotherapy plus natural extract castalin improves cancer drug effectiveness, study finds
Scientists have identified a natural extract that could help boost the effectiveness of cancer drugs. The insights gained from their study may help formulate new combination drug therapies, using precision medicine to target ...
Sep 11, 2025
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