Tag: Pharmaceutical Science

June 27, 2019

At least 100 human genes are pressed into the parasite's service; represent possible drug targets for early stages of infectionCredit: ...

Researchers reach milestone in use of nanoparticles to kill cancer with heat

Credit: Tetiana Korzun CORVALLIS, Ore. - Researchers at Oregon State University have developed an improved technique for using magnetic nanoclusters ...

Interdisciplinary approach decreases broad spectrum antibiotic usage

An interdisciplinary approach to antimicrobial stewardship involving comprehensive blood culture identification (BCID) testing decreased broad spectrum antibiotic use, according to ...

Confining cell-killing treatments to tumors

Attaching a Velcro-like molecule may prevent immune proteins called cytokines from leaking out of cancerous tissue after injection Cytokines, small ...

Scientists developing way to help premature babies breathe easier

Study points to possible cell therapy for bronchopulmonary dysplasiaCredit: Cincinnati Children's Hospital CINCINNATI--Researchers suggest a possible cell-based therapy to stimulate ...

Long delays prescribing new antibiotics hinder market for needed drugs

MADISON, Wis. -- U.S. hospitals wait over a year on average to begin prescribing newly developed antibiotics, a delay that ...

Prostate cancer urine test shows who needs treatment and when

Researchers at the University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital have developed a urine test to ...

Common antidepressants interact with opioid med to lessen pain relief

June 25, 2019

Findings from University Hospitals study could help explain certain apparent opioid drug-seeking behavior and opioid overuse CLEVELAND -- Common antidepressants ...

How human genetic data is helping dogs fight cancer

June 25, 2019

Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Center Some of what we learn through the compassionate treatment of dogs with cancer goes ...

New therapy promotes vascular repair following stroke

Credit: Illustration: Ruslan Rust Following a stroke, antibodies that inhibit the signaling molecule Nogo-A can help repair blood vessels in ...

Widely available antibiotics could be used in the treatment of 'superbug' MRSA

Credit: David Goulding (Wellcome Sanger Institute) Some MRSA infections could be tackled using widely-available antibiotics, suggests new research from an ...

SLAS Discovery announces its July feature article, ‘3D Cell-Based Assays for Drug Screens: Challenges in Imaging, Image Analysis, and High-Content Analysis’

Credit: David James Group Oak Brook, IL - In July's SLAS Discovery feature article, "3D Cell-Based Assays for Drug Screens: ...

Opioid overdose more likely if family member has opioid prescription

Bottom Line: Having a family member who was previously dispensed prescription opioids was associated with higher odds of overdose for ...

45% of American adults doubt vaccine safety, according to survey