Scientists find new therapy target for drug-induced liver failure
Higher thrombospondin-1 levels aid liver recovery after acetaminophen overdose in miceCredit: Matthew McMillin Orlando, Fla. (April 6, 2019) - Acetaminophen -- a commonly used pain...
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Experimental drug shows promise for opioid withdrawal symptoms
In rats, rapastinel reverses signs of withdrawal with no side effects Orlando, Fla. (April 7, 2019) - While medicines are available to relieve withdrawal symptoms...
Common food additive may weaken defenses against influenza
Study finds tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ) impairs immune system, may make flu shot less effective Orlando, Fla. (April 7, 2019) - Research conducted in mice suggests the...
Blocking opioid receptors could reduce hormone-therapy-fueled increases in sugar intake
Findings of rat study suggest the opioid system is responsible for hormone treatment's effect on sugar consumption Orlando, Fla. (April 7, 2019)--Estradiol is a commonly...
Real cost of heart attacks and strokes: Double the direct medical expense
Sophia Antipolis, 7 April 2019: The full financial cost of a heart attack or stroke is twice as much as the medical costs when lost...
Patients resistant to breast cancer therapy show epigenetic differences
Findings could one day help predict response to targeted breast cancer drugsCredit: Daniela Furrer, Laval University Orlando, Fla. (April 6, 2019) - According to a...
New insights into how fatty liver disease progresses to cancer
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease likely take different paths to liver cancer; findings could lead to new cancer prevention strategies Orlando, Fla. (April 7,...
Spicy compound from chili peppers slows lung cancer progression
Cell, animal studies show potential of capsaicin as lung cancer treatment Orlando, Fla. (April 6, 2019) - Findings from a new study show that the...
Fresh guidance to fill ‘information vacuum’ on new cannabis products for medicinal use
A clinical review, published today (Saturday 6 April 2019) for the BMJ, provides new interim advice for doctors and clinicians in prescribing cannabis-based products and...
Preeclampsia treatment for mothers also benefits offspring
Findings could lead to therapies that lower health risks for children born to women with preeclampsiaCredit: Courtesy of Hannah Turbeville, University of Mississippi Medical Center...
Digging ancient signals out of modern human genomes
With new genome analysis tools, scientists have made significant advances in our understanding of modern humans' origins and ancient migrations. But trying to find ancient...
Study measures gluten in gluten-free labeled restaurant food
April 5, 2019 -- Even tiny amounts of gluten in foods are troublesome for people with celiac disease, and restaurants may be the hardest places...
Older adults with blood cancers: How they fare
Although the majority of patients who have blood cancers are older adults, they make up only a small percentage of participants in the clinical trials...
Sah: Medical guidelines may be biased, overly aggressive
ITHACA, N.Y. - Dr. Sunita Sah practiced general medicine for several years in the United Kingdom's National Health Service. When she came to the United...
New tools and strategies for tuberculosis diagnosis, care, and elimination: A PLOS Medicine special
This week, publication of a special issue on tuberculosis (TB) begins in PLOS Medicine, advised by guest editors Richard Chaisson of Johns Hopkins University, Claudia...
