New research conducted by scientists at the University of Sheffield into a drug candidate which could help to delay the onset of motor neurone disease has shown encouraging early results. The drug candidate was discovered by the British artificial intelligence company BenevolentAI. The study, which was led by Dr Richard Mead and Dr Laura Ferraiuolo from...
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Statins beneficial for the heart, beyond just lowering cholesterol
New research has revealed that in addition to lowering cholesterol, statins may have improve heart structure and function In recent years, statins have come under fire with indications side-effects from these drugs could potentially outweigh any benefits in low-risk patients. While several follow up studies showed the negative side-effects of statins to be relatively minimal compared to...
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Researchers studying century-old drug in potential new approach to autism
Developed in 1916 by German dye manufacturers Frederich Bayer and Co., Bayer 205 (later renamed suramin) was found to be effective against parasitic trypanosomes responsible for African sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis). This bottle of …more In a small, randomized Phase I/II clinical trial (SAT1), researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine say a...
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‘Miracle’ eye drops could save thousands from the misery of injections to prevent blindness
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of sight loss in UK and US The condition is treated with painful drug injections directly into the eye Scientists have uncovered a way of delivering the drug painlessly via eye drops The drops use molecules that penetrate eye cells as well as current injections Revolutionary eye drops...
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Drug to tackle lung scarring shows promise
People with a lung scarring condition that leaves them fighting for breath could be helped by a new medication, research suggests. Results from an early stage clinical trial show that the new drug has no serious side effects and was well tolerated by patients with the condition, called Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. New therapy The findings...
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FDA expands approval of Vertex cystic fibrosis drug
Federal regulators have expanded US approval of a Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. cystic fibrosis drug, making it available to more than 900 new patients age 2 and over with specific genetic mutations. The Boston biotech said Wednesday that said the Food and Drug Administration OK’d the use of Kalydeco in patients who each have one of...
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Chondroitin sulfate as good as widely used anti-inflammatory for knee osteoarthritis
High quality (pharmaceutical grade) chondroitin sulfate is as good as a widely prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (celecoxib) for the treatment of painful knee osteoarthritis, concludes research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Its effectiveness and safety prompt the researchers to call for it to be used for long term treatment, particularly for older...
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Chemical Engineers Help Nanoparticles Better Target Brain Tumors
Getting drugs into the brain by cloaking them within nanoparticles that can sneak through the blood-brain barrier has been the focus of a lot of nanotechnology research over the past few years. There’s quite a bit of progress toward that goal, including some notable successes. Because of this progress, scientists are coming to the realization...
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Common diabetes drug may work by changing gut bacteria, study finds
A group of diabetics taking metformin had drastic changes in their gut flora The drug speeds growth of two types of bacteria which help control blood sugar A probiotic diet may be beneficial for people with diabetes, say researchers Specifically akkermansia and bifidobacterium strains are recommended The most common medication for type 2 diabetes may work...
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Listerine foot soak: Does it work?
Promises that a Listerine foot soak will leave dry, cracked feet rejuvenated and smooth have been making their way around Pinterest. But will a Listerine foot soak work? Listerine will not treat any underlying disease, but it may leave the feet feeling smooth and rejuvenated. In this article, we explore what the benefits may be...