Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Heparin promotes food intake and body weight gain in animal models

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In continuation of my update on Heparin ..... ....................................... Heparin is a medication widely used to prevent...
Monday, September 25, 2017

Mild pain killer blocks action of key protein required for hearing

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In continuation of my update on ' diflunisal ' A Rice University study has found that the aspirin-like drug diflunisal b...
Friday, September 22, 2017

Cancer drug may inhibit growth of cysts in patients with inherited form of kidney disease

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In continuation of my update on bostinib A cancer drug called bosutinib may inhibit the growth of cysts in patients with autosomal domi...
Thursday, September 21, 2017

New drug shows promising results for treating spinal muscular atrophy

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A drug developed by an Iowa State University biomedical researcher as a potential treatment for spinal muscular atrophy showed promising r...
Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Two anticlotting medicines better at reducing bleeding risk than triple therapy

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A major international study has found that the combination of two drugs - rivaroxaban and aspirin -- is superior to aspirin alone in preve...
Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Combo immunotherapy may herald new standard of care for kidney cancer

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Combination therapy with two immunotherapy drugs produces an unprecedented doubling of response rates from 20 percent to 40 percent, a new...
Monday, September 18, 2017

Sorafenib effect on HCC survival depends on hepatitis status

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For patients with advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, the effect of sorafenib on overall survival (OS) is dependent on patient...
Saturday, September 16, 2017

Taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy can reduce risk of childhood asthma by one third

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In continuation of my update on omega 3 fatty acids Taking certain omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy can reduce the risk...
Friday, September 15, 2017

Two research studies on new molecules could potentially treat Alzheimer's disease

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This year, results have been published of two significant research studies about molecules that could potentially treat Alzheimer's di...
Thursday, September 14, 2017

Fenofibrate drug may reduce risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes

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In continuation of my update on Fenofibrate A new study shows that the drug fenofibrate might reduce the risk of cardiovascular events...
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Phase I study of selumetinib drug shows partial response in pediatric neural tumors

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          selumetinib In an early-phase clinical trial of a new oral drug, selumetinib, children with the common genetic disor...
Monday, September 11, 2017

Combination of diabetes and hypertension drugs can effectively treat cancer

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In continuation of my update on metformin                                                                               Syrosingop...
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Active ingredient of pungent substances slows growth of breast cancer cells

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Capsaicin , an active ingredient of pungent substances such as chilli or pepper, inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells. This was repo...
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

FDA approves first drug to treat children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Spinraza ( nusinersen ), the first drug approved to treat children and adults with sp...
Monday, September 4, 2017

Study shows three-drug combination delays recurrence and lengthens life for myeloma patients

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In continuation of my update on lenalidomide , bortezomib  and dexamethasone The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) today announce...