Single-dose vaccine could provide faster protection against cholera
Researchers have shown that giving a stronger single-dose of a live oral vaccine could be an effective tool in controlling outbreaks of cholera...
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Abatacept improves survival in patients with acute GvHD
A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis improves survival after hematopoietic stem cell transplant...
Scientists discover a small molecule that halts kidney disease progression
A team of researchers set out to discover the disease pathways of a rare genetic kidney disease and consequently found a compound that stops the disease in its tracks.
Researchers use data mining to expedite effective prescriptions for depression patients
In a bid to maximise the effectiveness of treatment for patients, doctors have been using predictive models. New research finds that accessing data from electronic medical records could greatly benefit this practice.
FDA approves first once-monthly buprenorphine injection for OUD
FDA approves first once-monthly buprenorphine injection, a medication-assisted treatment option for moderate-to-severe opioid use disorder...
New Lyme disease tests could offer quicker, more accurate detection
New tests to detect early Lyme disease - which is increasing beyond the summer months - could replace existing tests that often do not clearly identify the infection before health problems occur.
A risk factor for drug-induced skin disease identified
Researchers have identified a type of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) that is associated with the skin disease bullous pemphigoid (BP) in diabetic patients administered with DPP-4 inhibitory drugs.
ROMIL Hi-Dry® – anhydrous solvents you can depend on
ROMIL’s Hi-Dry® anhydrous solvents take the high purity concept of ROMIL-SpS™ Super Purity Solvents one step further...
Gene-based Zika vaccine is safe and immunogenic in healthy adults
Results from two Phase 1 clinical trials show an experimental Zika vaccine is safe and induces an immune response in healthy adults.
New research into old antibiotic unearths potential improved TB drug
A study by the University of Warwick and the Francis Crick Institute has enabled a deeper understanding of the mechanism of action of antibiotic drug, D-cycloserine, which holds promise for future TB treatment.
Bioengineered ovaries found to be more effective than HRT
New research in rats suggests the possibility of bioengineering artificial ovaries in the lab to provide a safer, more natural hormone replacement therapy for women...
Tudorza reduces exacerbations in COPD patients
AstraZeneca has announced positive top-line results of the Phase IV ASCENT trial for Tudorza Pressair in patients with moderate to very severe COPD...
Lithium chloride prevents brain damage linked to foetal alcohol syndrome
A single dose of lithium chloride can block sleep disturbances, memory loss, and learning problems tied to foetal alcohol syndrome...
Shorter treatment course better for intermediate risk prostate cancer?
New research suggests that treatment with a shorter course of radiation using higher doses over fewer days may be the preferred approach for some men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
Synthetic-biological hybrid nanocapsule combats diseased cells
A new drug delivery system could provide a smart technology for the targeted treatment of a variety of serious diseases...
