From my colleague Drew Joseph: Just a few months after its unveiling, the startup Ottimo Pharma said Thursday it had raised a $140 million Series A round, a hefty sum that reflects the biopharma’s industry excitement around the targets Ottimo’s going after with its experimental cancer therapy. The financing was led by OrbiMed, Avoro Capital, and Samsara BioCapital,...
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What Works to Treat Dry Eye? The Best Eye Drops and Home Remedies
Written by Hindu Rao, PharmD, APh, BCACP | Reviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmD Updated on August 26, 2024print_outlinedemail_outlined Key takeaways: Table of contents Causes Dry eye treatments The best option Bottom line References The Importance of Finding the Right Treatment for Dry Eye 0 seconds of 1 minute, 42 secondsVolume 90% 01:42 Featuring Danielle Trief, MD Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz,...
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Watch bands identified as troubling source of “forever chemicals”
By Michael Franco December 18, 2024 While the trackers on your smartwatch can help you stay vital, the band might be hurting your health Depositphotos View 1 Images Smartwatches can help improve our health and fitness. But a new report says it’s important to consider what kind of bands we put on them, as several popular...
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A New Weight Loss Drug With No Side Effects? Yes…So Far
Christina Szalinski December 18, 2024 1237 Added to Email Alert For people with obesity or type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists (including Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Ozempic) have been labeled miracle drugs. But they aren’t miraculous for everyone. Research indicates a significant portion of people discontinue using them within a year. The main problems with GLP-1...
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Managing adult ADHD: Comprehensive study compares stimulants, atomoxetine and non-pharmacological therapies
by Justin Jackson , Medical Xpress Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Stimulants and atomoxetine are the only effective interventions to reduce short-term adult ADHD symptoms, yet show limited evidence for long-term outcomes and quality of life improvements, according to a study by the University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry at Warneford Hospital. According to the CDC,...
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Study supports taVNS for chronic insomnia, but questions on its legitimacy remain
by Justin Jackson , Medical Xpress Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (CACMS) researchers at the Acupuncture and Moxibustion Hospital have conducted a study showing that transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation improves sleep quality in patients with chronic insomnia. Insomnia is a prevalent global health issue, impacting approximately one-third of adults,...
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Engineered CAR-NK cells offer an alternative approach to fighting leukemia
by Markus Bernards, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main Generation process and evaluation of CRISPR/Cas9 knockout for CAR33-KLRC1ko-NK cells. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52388-1 Various forms of blood cancer exist—all of which are grouped together under the term leukemia. One common form of leukemia is acute myeloid leukemia (AML), characterized by a degradation of early blood cell precursors,...
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Common cough syrup ingredient offers hope for lung fibrosis patients
by Andreia Pinho, European Molecular Biology Laboratory A new study has explored the potential of Dextromethorphan, an FDA-approved drug, in the treatment of lung fibrosis. Lung fibrosis occurs after accumulation of scar tissue in the lung (left image shows a mice lung with scarring tissue) which was reduced after treatment with Dextromethorphan (right image). Credit: Muzamil...
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RSVpreF vaccine found effective in preventing severe RSV in older adults
by Elana Gotkine Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccination is effective against RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) among adults aged 60 years or older, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in JAMA Network Open. Sara Y. Tartof, Ph.D., M.P.H., from Kaiser Permanente Southern California in Pasadena, and colleagues estimated RSVpreF vaccine effectiveness in older adults in...
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Doctors Warn Against Dangerous Beauty Trend That Leaves People Looking Like Reptiles
Lei RV December 16, 2024 at 10:55 PM A decades-old cosmetic procedure called mesotherapy, which involves injecting unregulated mixtures of vitamins and drugs under the skin to reduce under-eye bags, is regaining popularity in the US. Despite its appeal for being quick and relatively inexpensive, doctors warn of serious risks, including allergic reactions, infections, and even permanent eye damage when performed by...