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Short-course antibiotics can be a game-changer in tackling ventilator-associated pneumonia

Antibiotic overuse is a key driver in the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major global health crisis.

21 Jan 2025

Azvudine beats paxlovid in reducing COVID-19 deaths

In hospitalized COVID-19 patients, azvudine shows lower all-cause mortality and fewer adverse events than Paxlovid, with added antitumor effects observed.

21 Jan 2025

What drives acne relapse? New study explores isotretinoin outcomes

New research suggests that increasing cumulative isotretinoin dosage could significantly reduce acne recurrence and the need for retreatment, offering hope for long-term skin clarity.

20 Jan 2025

Benefits and risks of popular weight-loss drugs revealed

Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study reporting one in eight Americans has taken or is currently using the drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease or obesity.

20 Jan 2025

New Australian plant varieties could revolutionize pharmaceutical production

Years of scouring the bush and breeding work at The University of Queensland have resulted in new varieties of a native Australian plant valuable to the global pharmaceutical industry.

20 Jan 2025

Antihistamines offer new hope for erythropoietic protoporphyria-related liver disease

Chlorcyclizine shows promise in reducing protoporphyrin-IX accumulation and liver damage in erythropoietic protoporphyria, targeting histamine pathways.

20 Jan 2025

New research identifies metabolic targets to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

Targeting unique metabolic pathways in pathogens offers a novel approach to precision antibiotics, addressing the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance.

17 Jan 2025

Tofacitinib reduces SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in patients with PTPN2 deficiency

Researchers report the ability of tofacitinib to reduce infection risk with SARS-CoV-2 in individuals who are deficient in PTPN2.

17 Jan 2025

Pioglitazone may help prevent painful skin ulcers in people with Werner syndrome

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 22 on December 2, 2024, entitled "Less frequent skin ulcers among patients with Werner syndrome treated with pioglitazone: findings from the Japanese Werner Syndrome Registry."

16 Jan 2025

Pittcon to make historic first appearance in Boston’s world-leading scientific hub

Pittcon 2025 in Boston: a landmark event uniting industry and academia to advance analytical chemistry and foster groundbreaking scientific collaboration.

From Pittcon 16 Jan 2025

Drug in breast cancer trials shows potential for treating blood cancers

Two new studies led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a possible way to block the progression of several forms of blood cancer using a drug already in clinical trials against breast cancer.

16 Jan 2025

Antihistamine shows promise for treating rare genetic liver disease

A common antihistamine may offer hope for patients with a rare genetic disease that can lead to severe liver damage and ultimately require transplantation, according to new research from Rutgers Health.

16 Jan 2025

U.S. Department of Defense awards $11.9 million to OSU for drug delivery research

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded up to $11.9 million to Oregon State University to invent new drug delivery technologies for protecting members of the military from a range of health threats in combat areas.

13 Jan 2025

NFL players prescribed very few opioids for pain management

Due to the physical contact nature of their occupation, the elite athletes of the National Football League (NFL) often experience pain.

13 Jan 2025

Pharmacy benefit managers steer Medicare patients to use their own pharmacies

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have found that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—organizations that negotiate access to medicines for most patients in the United States—steer patients to use their own pharmacies.

10 Jan 2025

Pittcon addresses synthetic psychedelics crisis; Boston 2025 to advance collaboration

Pittcon 2025 in Boston will connect industry experts to combat the synthetic psychedelic threat, enhancing testing protocols and public health initiatives.

From Pittcon 10 Jan 2025

Aston University launches initiative to tackle medication-induced weight gain

Dr. Jo Howe and Professor Ian Maidment from Aston Pharmacy School have won funding for a new project to develop new ways to mitigate weight gain caused by antipsychotic medication.

9 Jan 2025

New antibiotic shows promise in fighting tuberculosis

A consortium including scientists from the Tropical Institute at LMU University Hospital has demonstrated the effectiveness of a new antibiotic.

9 Jan 2025

Statistical model analyzes the cost-effectiveness of semaglutide for non-diabetic obese individuals

For overweight or obese individuals without diabetes, but with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) is not cost-effective at current pricing, new research shows.

9 Jan 2025

UK's drug payment disclosure system fails to protect patients and public trust

The UK's self-regulated system for disclosing payments from drug companies to healthcare professionals and organizations is failing to protect patients and public trust, according to a new analysis led by researchers at the University of Bath, UK and Lund University, Sweden published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

9 Jan 2025

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Pharmaceutical News

Short-course antibiotics can be a game-changer in tackling ventilator-associated pneumonia

Azvudine beats paxlovid in reducing COVID-19 deaths

What drives acne relapse? New study explores isotretinoin outcomes

Benefits and risks of popular weight-loss drugs revealed

New Australian plant varieties could revolutionize pharmaceutical production

Antihistamines offer new hope for erythropoietic protoporphyria-related liver disease

New research identifies metabolic targets to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

Tofacitinib reduces SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in patients with PTPN2 deficiency

Pioglitazone may help prevent painful skin ulcers in people with Werner syndrome

Pittcon to make historic first appearance in Boston’s world-leading scientific hub

Drug in breast cancer trials shows potential for treating blood cancers

Antihistamine shows promise for treating rare genetic liver disease

U.S. Department of Defense awards $11.9 million to OSU for drug delivery research

NFL players prescribed very few opioids for pain management

Pharmacy benefit managers steer Medicare patients to use their own pharmacies

Pittcon addresses synthetic psychedelics crisis; Boston 2025 to advance collaboration

Aston University launches initiative to tackle medication-induced weight gain

New antibiotic shows promise in fighting tuberculosis

Statistical model analyzes the cost-effectiveness of semaglutide for non-diabetic obese individuals

UK's drug payment disclosure system fails to protect patients and public trust

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