“Polypills” of generic drugs may dramatically reduce heart attacks and strokes in poor countries, a new study suggests. Some experts still aren’t enthusiastic. Giving people an inexpensive pill containing generic drugs that prevent heart attacks — an idea first proposed 20 years ago but rarely tested — worked quite well in a new study, slashing...
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Using Marijuana to Treat Glaucoma
Marijuana increased in popularity in the mid-1970s when there was interest in cannabinoids for reduction in intraocular pressure (IOP), which is the fluid pressure inside the eye. Now, its usage has increased due to its pleasure-inducing side effects, and behind tobacco, alcohol and caffeine, it is the most widely used drug in society, according to Michigan...
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FDA Approves Siponimod (Mayzent ) for Multiple Sclerosis
Susan Jeffrey March 26, 2019 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved siponimod(Mayzent, Novartis) to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis(MS), including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive (SP) disease, the agency announced. “Multiple sclerosis can have a profound impact on a person’s life,” Billy Dunn, MD, director of the...
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Drugs’ side effects in lungs ‘more widespread than thought’
A systematic review of research has revealed that the toxic effects on the lung of drugs commonly taken to treat a range of common conditions is much more widespread than thought. Though the 27 drugs treating a range of conditions including arthritis, cancer and the heart are successful for most patients, doctors, say the team,...
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TV doctor reveals the probiotic treatment he recommends to his patients over a traditional prescription and why our gut health is so important
Dr Rangan Chatterjee is a gut health expert and knows how to harness its power Here, he reveals his top tips for maximising its influence on the rest of the body Says it can treat anxiety, joint pain and skin issues, plus improve a low mood Dr Chatterjee is a household name thanks to his...
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