Most patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) do not receive guideline-recommended treatment with hypomethylating agents (HMAs), according to results published in Blood Neoplasia. The findings suggest that underuse of these drugs may help explain why […]
Non-antibiotic drugs can alter the microbiome and increase the risk of gut infections in surprising ways, a new Nature study shows.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
New research in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism reveals that metformin, a medication traditionally prescribed to treat diabetes, is linked to lower risks of dementia and early death.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A new study led by researchers at Columbia University reveals that cannabis products sold in unlicensed retail shops in New York state often lack required health and safety labels and many feature colorful, cartoon-like packaging […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it will now be requiring updated safety labels for all opioid pain medications to better highlight the risks of long-term use, including misuse, addiction, and overdose.This article was […]
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new technology that—for many patients—could make injections a thing of the past. The new system could be used in the future for a range of treatments, […]
Evidence suggests as many as 40% of adults with cancer turn to marijuana—more properly known as cannabis—to manage symptoms like pain, nausea and anxiety, and many want guidance from their physicians. Yet a new national […]
A surprising new drug combo—including a compound found in chocolate—has outperformed Tamiflu in fighting the flu, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.This article was originally published on […]
There are relatively large regional differences in Sweden in the proportion of newborns receiving antibiotics for suspected sepsis, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. The researchers want to call attention to overuse […]
A growing number of Americans are turning to ketamine—long used as a surgical anesthetic and known for recreational misuse—as a powerful treatment for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. A new University of Florida […]
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