Results of a new study by neuroscientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Toronto suggest that
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New drug combination could be more effective against melanoma: Chemists discover an unexpected synergy between two types of cancer drugs
A class of cancer drugs called protein kinase inhibitors is one of the most effective treatments for melanoma. However, in
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Scientists develop potential new treatment for common soft-tissue childhood cancer
Scientists have developed a potential new therapeutic approach for synovial sarcoma, one of the most common soft-tissue cancers in teenagers
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Insect antibiotic provides new way to eliminate bacteria
An antibiotic called thanatin attacks the way the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria is built. Researchers at the University of
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Opioid overdose reversal products chemically stable past expiration date, study indicates: Extended shelf-life has potential for stockpiles and communities
A widely used naloxone nasal spray (NNS) and naloxone injection (NIJ), otherwise known as Narcan® and Evzio®, which are administered
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Drug cocktail almost doubles lifespan of worms: Life-extending effects in worms could one day translate into treatments that delay ageing in humans
A team of researchers led by Principal Investigator Dr Jan Gruber from Yale-NUS College has discovered a combination of pharmaceutical
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Adding flavors to e-cigarette liquids changes chemistry, creates irritants: Sweet, fruity flavorings react with vaping liquid; users inhale undisclosed chemicals
As e-cigarette use expands among teens in the U.S., so have vaping menus, with manufacturers marketing nicotine-infused liquids that taste
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Finding better drug ‘fits,’ avoiding medication tragedies like thalidomide
When a medication doesn’t “fit” the body quite right, the results can be devastating. Such is the case for thalidomide,
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In clinical trials, new antibody therapy controls HIV for months after treatment
Thanks to improvements in antiretroviral therapy, HIV is now a manageable condition. Yet even the best drugs do not entirely
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Possible cause for Alzheimer’s and traumatic brain injury discovered
Rutgers researchers have discovered a new mechanism that may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury. They now hope
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