The U.S. saw a significant rise in adolescent drug overdose deaths in 2022, primarily due to fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills, despite a decline in overall teen…
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By looking at each individual component of the β2 adrenergic receptor and seeing how they contribute to the overall function of the protein, researchers from…
Scientists have developed a handheld sensor for rapid and accurate detection of fentanyl in urine, showing potential for future saliva testing. This innovative device, which…
An investigation by The BMJ highlights the failure of UK regulatory bodies, including the MHRA and ASA, to effectively enforce laws governing prescription drug advertisements,…
A study reveals that Entresto, a heart failure drug, may interfere with Alzheimer’s disease diagnostic tests by significantly altering the plasma Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio, potentially leading…
Recent research has shown that baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, can effectively slow the progression of type 1 diabetes, potentially revolutionizing its management by…
A new study reveals that extended ketamine use leads to significant changes in the brain’s dopamine system, suggesting the need for targeted therapies. This groundbreaking…
A recent study confirms the safety of amlodipine, a common hypertension drug, dispelling concerns over its potential cardiovascular risks. The study, supported by a comprehensive…
A study led by Monash University and Alfred Health, found that methotrexate, a low-cost drug used since the 1980s, could effectively treat hand osteoarthritis. The…
Recent research led by Indiana University and the University of Chicago Medicine suggests that the drug α-difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) could revolutionize type 1 diabetes treatment. Building…
A new study shows that Americans born in 2019 are likely to spend nearly half of their lives (48% for males, 60% for females) on…
New research has found that intermittent rather than continuous use of benzodiazepines significantly reduces side effects and health risks, such as falls and hospitalizations, particularly…
A groundbreaking discovery of side openings in BK ion channels by researchers offers a new pathway for developing selective drugs to target these channels, addressing…
Recent research at the EASD meeting reveals that certain medications, low fasting blood sugar, and cardiovascular conditions significantly increase sudden cardiac arrest risk in type…
University of Bath researchers have innovated a greener, simpler, and cheaper method for drug development using an enzyme from the flower Oldenlandia affinis to produce…
Recent research suggests that Navitoclax, a drug targeting dormant cells, could be effective in treating lower back pain by focusing on senescent osteoclasts. These cells…
A study by Peking University has identified a new drug target in the fight against diabetes: an enzyme called microbial dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) in…
New research shows that older donor organs accelerate aging in recipients, but treating these organs with Senolytics can mitigate these effects. This finding is key…
Researchers have found that metformin, a commonly prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes, can extend lifespan in C. Elegans, a model organism. The drug achieves…
New research challenges the traditional belief about how microtubule poisons, a class of cancer drugs, work. Instead of stopping cancer cells from dividing, these drugs…