An unexpected approach blurs the line between synthetic drug molecules and natural products, with the goal of achieving higher quality compounds for medicines. In a…
A practice article provides 5 things to know on how drugs can interact with cannabinoids in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The antifungal drug ketoconazole was…
Researchers Butantan Institute succeeded in reducing the toxicity and potentiating the analgesic effect of crotoxin by encapsulating it in nanostructured silica — the results of…
Study reports persistent visual disturbances in men taking the highest recommended dose of sildenafil, suggesting that first-time users should use a lower dose. Sildenafil is…
A combination of two previously studied osteoarthritis drugs works better than either drug alone. People with osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear” arthritis, have limited treatment…
Proteins are often called the working molecules of the human body. A typical body has more than 20,000 different types of proteins, each of which…
New Compounds Block Master Regulator of Cancer Growth, Metastasis Scientists have developed new drug compounds that thwart the pro-cancer activity of FOXM1, a transcription factor…
Researchers from Nizhny Novgorod and Ghent have proposed new approaches to enhancing the efficacy of cancer therapy and preventing the development of new tumors in…
One of the challenges in using machine learning for drug development is to create a process for the computer to extract needed information from a…
The surprising role of an immune cell that explains some of the drugs’ side effects and could lead to better treatments for persistent infections and…
Rutgers experts report dramatic increase in teen use and overdoses from benzodiazepine. The number of teens taking and overdosing from benzodiazepines, commonly prescribed anxiety medications,…
‘Seeing others suffer is too stressful’ Altruism and a lack of access and affordability are three reasons why people with chronic illnesses are turning to…
Diabetes drug Metformin shows benefits on aging and a number of diverse diseases. Researchers at McMaster University have unlocked one of the secrets behind the…
Long-lasting capsule can remain in the stomach and release contraceptive drugs over several weeks. Oral contraceptives are one of the most popular forms of birth…
Researchers studying the brain found that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly known as birth control pills, had significantly smaller hypothalamus volume, compared to women not…
We love coffee, tea, chocolate, and soft drinks so much, caffeine is literally in our blood. Scientists at Oregon State University may have proven how…
Poorly reported placebos could lead to mistaken estimates of benefits and harms. Their findings are published today, September 30, 2019, in the European Journal of…
Salk research explains how plants are able to efficiently manufacture the compounds they use to adapt to stress. Plants can do many amazing things. Among…
