Medications - Page 43

August 5, 2023

Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, doctor warns: ‘This is an enormous problem’

A growing number of Americans are building immunity to antibiotics. Dr. Marc Siegel discussed potential causes and solutions on "America's Newsroom" this week.

August 4, 2023

AI is a shot in the arm for better medicine

AI will help researchers predict how drugs will interact, their toxicity, and potential inhibitions. New successful compounds will be identified more quickly and cost-effectively.

August 2, 2023

Connecticut researchers uncover regulator compound with potential to treat Parkinson's disease: Report

An assistant professor at UConn Health and a team of researchers have reportedly discovered a regulator compound which hold the potential to treat Parkinson's disease.

July 25, 2023

Tuberculosis at the border: Doctors issue warnings of ‘drug-resistant strains’

Cases of tuberculosis, which kills more people than any other infectious disease, rose in the U.S. during 2022 — and some doctors are concerned that limitations of testing at the border could be partly to blame.

July 22, 2023

New hair loss treatments may be on the way after major discovery, researchers say

Researchers from the University of California have identified a molecule called osteopontin that is linked to faster hair growth, a San Diego biopharmaceutical company has announced.

July 21, 2023

Detransitioned boy castrated by doctors warns kids about perils of gender ideology: 'Patient for life'

A detransitioned 20-year-old who had castration surgery says he wants to warn young boys about following in his footsteps.

July 20, 2023

Texas city reports syphilis outbreak amid 'limited supply' of penicillin drug

As syphilis cases continue to spike across the U.S. — with some cities and states reporting outbreaks — there is growing concern about the availability of Bicillin to treat the infection.

July 20, 2023

AI app helps aging adults manage their prescriptions with one photo: ‘Your personal health assistant’

“Together," a free iPhone app built on generative AI, is designed to help aging adults and their caregivers manage daily medications and other health care tasks. The creator shared insights.

July 18, 2023

Dementia patients who take opioids face 'worrisome' death risk, new study finds

A new study says that opioid use could put dementia patients at a higher risk of death. The research was recently revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

July 18, 2023

New dementia drug 'has given me hope’: Alzheimer’s patients reveal their stories

The first new Alzheimer’s treatment in 20 years was granted full FDA approval in early July 2023. Two patients who participated in the clinical trials share personal experiences.