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ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'

August 24, 2023

ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'

The shortage of ADHD medications has sparked concern among some parents and teachers. Experts offer predictions and tips on how to manage the disorder without drugs.

Medical professionals utilizing AI to judge narcotics prescriptions: report

August 23, 2023

Medical professionals utilizing AI to judge narcotics prescriptions: report

Medical professionals are turning to artificial intelligence models to produce addiction risk assessments for the prescription of opioids.

Look who's experimenting with marijuana today more than any other age group

August 19, 2023

Look who's experimenting with marijuana today more than any other age group

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual report, has found that Americans age 65 and older are sampling marijuana more than any other age group. Here's why.

Heart drug combining 3 medications in one is added to World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines

August 18, 2023

Heart drug combining 3 medications in one is added to World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines

A heart drug that combines three medications in one pill, otherwise known as a polypill, has been included in the WHO's List of Essential Medicines. Doctors explain the benefits.

‘Major step forward’ for adult patients as new blood cancer drug receives FDA approval

August 11, 2023

‘Major step forward’ for adult patients as new blood cancer drug receives FDA approval

A cancer specialist discussed the FDA's approval of Johnson & Johnson’s new drug, Talvey, an antibody-based therapy for adult patients with tough-to-treat blood cancers.

As leprosy cases rise in Florida, what you must know about the infectious disease

August 7, 2023

As leprosy cases rise in Florida, what you must know about the infectious disease

A recent report from the CDC warned that leprosy cases have been rising in the U.S., particularly in central Florida. Here's what to know about the infectious disease and how to stay healthy.

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

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.

AI is a shot in the arm for better medicine

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.

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

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.

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

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.