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New Pfizer Covid-19 pill seeking emergency use authorization from FDA
Pfizer have announced that it is seeking emergency use authorization for its new Covid-19 oral antiviral candidate PAXLOVID™
Pfizer COVID-19 pill 89% effective against death
Pfizer has announced that its antiviral pill, PAXLOVID, is 89% effective in reducing COVID-19 hospitalisation and death.
TIGRR: Is it a wonderful thing for the UK’s Cannabis Industry?
BCL Solicitors LLP ask if a new report should put a spring in the step of UK businesses with an interest in medicinal cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD).
Mirtazapine not effective in treating dementia patients
Mirtazapine, an antidepressant drug given to dementia patients, has been found to be no more effective than a placebo and increases mortality.
The impact and importance of psychedelic medicine
Here, we discover the impact and importance of psychedelic medicine through the eyes of Amanda Feilding, Director of The Beckley Foundation.
Glycoscience offers opportunities galore in healthcare
Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, explains how glycoscience offers opportunities galore in healthcare.
Study reveals one in five older patients marked “do not resuscitate”
A study, published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, found that one in five older, sick patients are recorded as "do not resuscitate" on admission.
A revised target for preventive cardiology: Early disease vs risk factors
The ultimate goal of preventive cardiology should be to eliminate cardiovascular morbid events as a cause of death and disability.
The need for scientific research in sports medicine
Frost & Sullivan’s TechCasting Group, argues for increasing awareness of the need for scientific research in sports medicine.
Medical education: Past and present
L. Maximilian Buja, MD, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, turns the spotlight onto medical education both past and present.
80% of US medical schools not investigating LGBTQ health inequalities
Research by the American Osteopathic Association finds that 80% of US medical schools are not investigating LGBTQ health inequalities - as they are not collecting the necessary data.
Benchmarking Regulatory systems governing veterinary medicines – part 3
Rick Clayton, Technical Director, AnimalhealthEurope, in the final chapter of this three-part series, examines the benefits of benchmarking regulatory systems and promoting Good Regulatory Practice.
Hormones contribute to movement impairment after brain injury
Hormones released after a brain injury contribute to movement problems on the left and right sides of the body, according to a new study.
Fenofibrate could reduce COVID-19 infection by 70%
According to a new study, fenofibrate, a drug used to treat abnormal levels of fatty substances in the blood, could reduce COVID-19 infection by up to 70%.
Blood clotting from severe COVID-19 caused by abnormal antibodies
Blood clotting and inflammation seen in very severe COVID-19 cases may be caused by abnormal antibodies, according to a new study.
A resilience intervention for youth mental health
Here, Andrea Boles at Algonquin College, and Dr Christine Wekerle at McMaster University explore the need for an evidence-based application on the resilience and positive-emotionality of youth.
Antibiotics effective in treating melanoma
Researchers at KU Leuven have discovered that certain antibiotics appear to be effective in treating a form of skin cancer known as melanoma.
What is ivermectin for acne rosacea?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, instructs us on how to use ivermectin to treat acne rosacea.
Acne rosacea: What is brimonidine tartrate gel?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, tells us all about brimonidine gel as an effective treatment for acne rosacea.
Metrogel and rosex gel as a treatment for acne rosacea
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, examines how metronidazole gel works as a treatment for acne rosacea, how effective it is and how to use it.