For researchers involved with sleep disorders, developing a pharmacologic treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a bit like searching for the holy grail. P K Schweitzer and colleagues have published the results of the randomized MARIPOSA study assessing a combination of two medicinal products known as AD109, one of the products having an antimuscarinic...
Month: <span>December 2023</span>
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World-first: Daily tablet slows diabetes progression in clinical trial
By Paul McClure A clinical trial has shown that a rheumatoid arthritis drug can preserve the pancreas’ ability to produce insulin in newly diagnosed type 1 diabetics Depositphotos A world-first clinical trial has found that baricitinib, a drug commonly prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, preserved the pancreatic cells’ ability to produce their own insulin and slowed the...
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‘It’s all gone’: CAR-T therapy forces autoimmune diseases into remission
Engineered immune cells, most commonly used to treat cancers, show their power against lupus and other immune disorders. Composite coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of T-cells (small round) and a cervical cancer cell (Hela) T cells (smaller cells) can be engineered to recognize cancer cells — and also other immune cells.Credit: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo Library...
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Your Liver Matters: Why a Safe Medication Dose May Depend on Your Liver Health
Written by Kaitlyn Keesling, PharmD Candidate | Reviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmD Key takeaways: A doctor speaks to a patient during an appointment.Geber86/E+ via Getty Images If you take a prescription medication, you may wonder how your healthcare provider settles on the best dosage for you. Your safety is the most important factor, but other...
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5 Tips for Dealing With Constipation from Medications
Written by Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP | Reviewed by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD Key takeaways: pointstudio/iStock via Getty Images PlusConstipation is when you’re having fewer bowel movements than usual, or your stool becomes hard to pass. While most people experience this from time to time, it can be frustrating and uncomfortable. And finding relief...
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CDC: 16 states report ‘high’ or ‘very high’ respiratory illness levels
While there’s a slight uptick in COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccinations for both children and adults, rates remain low overall for both groups.Woman sick with the flu. Generic images of a woman sick with the flu.Shutterstock There’s a nationwide surge in respiratory illnesses, as 16 states report “high” or “very high” activity levels. Data from...
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The Rise of Virtual Care in Tackling Obesity: A Proactive Approach by U.S. Employers
ByAyanna Amadi As healthcare costs associated with obesity surge, U.S. employers are taking a proactive stance by turning to virtual healthcare providers like Teladoc and AmWell. The goal? To implement weight management programs that require diet and exercise before employees can gain access to obesity drugs. This trend not only reflects a proactive approach by...
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Moderna’s mRNA RSV Vaccine Effective in Older Adults
Whether it provides lasting protection remains to be seen by Katherine Kahn, Staff Writer, MedPage Today December 13, 2023A computer rendering of RSV viruses in the lungs. Moderna’s mRNA-based RSV vaccine was effective at preventing RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease in adults ages 60 and older, according to results of the randomized ConquerRSVopens in a...
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Could statins reduce death risk in chronic kidney disease?
Statin use was linked to a lower death risk in kidney disease in a new study. Image credit: Comezora/Getty Images. A statin was the most prescribed drug in the United States in 2020, and guidance is continually being updated recommending the expansion of the use of this type of drug. Initially prescribed in the late...
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Magnesium and Vitamin D: Benefits, Dosage, and Why to Consider Taking Both
Because magnesium can help absorb vitamin D, some people take them together for anxietyBy Kelly BurchMedically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN This article will touch on whether you should take vitamin D and magnesium together, and how to use magnesium and vitamin D for anxiety, neurological health, bone health and more. Dietary supplements might seem...