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Intravenous tenecteplase found beneficial from 4.5 to 24 hours after non-large vessel occlusion ischemic stroke
For patients with non-large vessel occlusion, acute ischemic stroke and salvageable brain tissue, intravenous tenecteplase administered 4.5 to 24 hours... Read more -
Can a 'love hormone' drug prevent stress anxiety? What rat tests suggest
Researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil have demonstrated in rats that a synthetic version of oxytocin can... Read more -
FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods
Federal health officials said Tuesday they will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato... Read more -
Wastewater reveals increase in new synthetic opioids during major New Orleans events
In early 2025, the party-loving city of New Orleans, Louisiana, hosted two major events within the span of a month:... Read more -
Global study marks major treatment advance for tough-to-treat high-risk blood cancer
Results from a new clinical trial led by Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Levine Cancer show... Read more -
GLP-1 drugs may protect the heart beyond weight loss, trial results suggest
With the use of GLP-1 medications on the rise, cardiologists are seeing benefits to heart health, and it might not... Read more -
Faster blood test could support safer decision-making in drug-related emergencies
New research from King's College London suggests that a rapid blood testing method could deliver reliable results far more quickly... Read more -
In comparing real-world costs and benefits of fibromyalgia medications, a clear winner emerges
Fibromyalgia is a long-term chronic condition that causes widespread pain in the muscles and soft tissues throughout the body. The... Read more -
Men resort to buying underground testosterone to bridge access gap
Some men are resorting to obtaining testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) from underground sources due to significant barriers to accessing the... Read more -
New TrumpRx site aims to cut drug costs for popular prescription drugs
The Trump administration has rolled out a new website called TrumpRx, aimed at offering consumers lower prices on certain prescription... Read more -
Prolonged use of the drug omeprazole may lead to nutritional deficiencies
A study warns that the prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can impair nutrient absorption. PPIs are a class... Read more -
AI model can accelerate antibody drug production
As instigators of immunity, monoclonal antibodies are marvels of modern medicine, lab-made proteins that can treat cancers, autoimmune diseases, and... Read more -
Hims pulls cheaper Wegovy pill after federal scrutiny
Hims & Hers says it will stop selling a low-cost copy of a new weight-loss pill made by Novo Nordisk,... Read more -
Why your prescriptions may cost more: Three PBMs dominate most Part D markets
Just three pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) dominate retail prescriptions in Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care across much of... Read more -
Algorithm supports doctors tackling antimicrobial resistance
New research by scientists at the University of Liverpool looks at how artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors make better... Read more
