Drugs used for diabetic patients could decrease the risk of Parkinson’s, researchers find The prevention and treatment strategies for the progressive neurological disease just got better, thanks to new Norwegian study suggesting that glitazones (GTZs or thiazolidinediones ), substances used in treating type 2 diabetes, could significantly decrease the risk Parkinson’s disease. The conclusions came […]
The experimental drug developed by Moderna Technologies is the result of a $5bn investment Pharma groups such as Merck and AstraZeneca have contributed to the development of the drug with over $1bn, with the goal of creating a body that can generate its own medicines, depending on the needs. The project aims to insert artificial […]
Study findings could help developing new drugs to enhance lung function and respiratory system function Non-smokers definitely choose the best way to stay healthy. Nevertheless, not all smokers will develop lung disease, as well as non-smokers can get ill even if they weren’t exposed to the tobacco smoking risks. New study analyzed health and genetic […]
Female Viagra gets approved by US Food and Drug Administration, after a long controversial process As one in 10 women experience hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), the drug called Flibanserin (Addyi) gets approved to treat low sexual drive in pre-menopausal women. The non-hormonal therapy drug, Fibanserin, is also known as “Female Viagra” or “Pink […]
Health officials approve the first prescription drug manufactured by 3D printing technology The Food and Drug Administration has approved Spritam, the first prescription pill made through 3-D printing. Spritam is a tablet that dissolves in water, formulated to treat seizures caused by epilepsy, both in adults and children. The manufacturer is Aprecia Pharmaceuticals. The […]
FDA approved on Friday, July 24, the use of a new injectable cholesterol-lowering drug “Praluent” (alirocumab), the first injectable drug that lowers the cholesterol levels was approved by the The U.S. Food and Drug Administration. I could change cardiovascular care, by cutting levels of LDL (the “bad cholesterol), as experts explained. For now, the drug […]
Scientists have discovered an experimental therapy that suppresses UC (ulcerative colitis) that causes colon cancer, one of the most aggressive types of cancer Ulcerative colitis leads to inflammatory bowel disease that finally may lead to colo-rectal cancer. UCLA scientists treatment utilizes a chemical inhibitor able to block an RNA molecule that transmits genetic information, called […]
Solanezumab drug shows consisting health results in new clinical trial Research about a new drug that can slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease suggested that disease progression rate can be cut down by a third. Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly presented Solanezumab drug data at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Washington, D.C. The […]
Encouraging results of Adapt Study offer a new perspective and new hopes for people infected with HIV virus all over the world The latest HIV treatment preliminary Phase 2 study, called Adapt, had unexpected results for about 500 participants in three countries. One of many released at the International AIDS Society conference this month in […]