Tuesday, April 11, 2017

FDA approves new topical retinoid gel for OTC treatment of acne

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Differin Gel 0.1% ( adapalene ), a once-daily topical gel for the over-the-counter (O...
Monday, April 10, 2017

Transplant drug rapamycin may reduce nerve damage, neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury

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In continuation of my update on  rapamycin New research in mice indicates that a drug commonly used to suppress the immune system in r...
Friday, April 7, 2017

FDA approves new topical retinoid gel for OTC treatment of acne

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Differin Gel 0.1% ( adapalene ), a once-daily topical gel for the over-the-counter (O...
Thursday, April 6, 2017

Ticagrelor drug shows minor added benefit for patients with history of myocardial infarction

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The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) assessed the added benefit of ticagrelor for patients with ac...

Inhalable ibuprofen holds potential to treat cystic fibrosis

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In continuation of my update on Ibuprofen  Ibuprofen: You can buy it at any drug store, and it will help with that stabbing heada...
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Diabetes drug metformin could help reduce toxic acid levels linked to MSUD

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In continuation of my update on  metformin  Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder involving the ...
Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Deutetrabenazine may help improve chorea symptoms in patients with HD

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People with Huntington disease (HD) experienced improvements in chorea while taking deutetrabenazine (SD-809) compared to placebo,...
Monday, April 3, 2017

Liraglutide drug lowers blood sugar levels in diabetic patients taking large doses of insulin

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In continuation of my update on    Liraglutide Dr. Ildiko Lingvay, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Clinical Sciences ...
Friday, March 31, 2017

Existing anti-inflammatory drugs may be effective in treating epilepsy

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In epileptic patients, seizures lead to an increased level of inflammation-related proteins called chemokines in the brain, and systemic i...
Thursday, March 30, 2017

ALK fusion variants could influence NSCLC crizotinib response

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In continuation of my update on  crizotinib In non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (AL...
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

New supplement could help reduce urge to consume high-calorie foods

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Eating a type of powdered food supplement, based on a molecule produced by bacteria in the gut, reduces cravings for high-calorie foods ...
Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Regorafenib drug improves survival rates in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

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 In continuation of my update on Regorafenib Oral multikinase inhibitor regorafenib achieves significantly improved survival r...
Monday, March 27, 2017

Resistant starch in diet improves balance of gut bacteria, decreases cholesterol

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Adding resistant starch to the diets of people with metabolic syndrome can improve bacteria in the gut, according to research from South D...
Friday, March 24, 2017

Itaconate can suppress pro-inflammatory activity of macrophages

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An international group of scientists from US, Canada, Germany and Russia has revealed a substance produced in humans that can suppress the...
Thursday, March 23, 2017

Novel combination therapy may help provide clinically successful treatment for AD

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In continuation of my update on Resveratrol Resveratrol is a naturally occurring polyphenolic phytochemical produced in several plants...