A clinical trial found that fluvoxamine significantly improved fatigue and quality of life for Long COVID patients with persistent symptoms. RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Fluvoxamine Efficacy: A clinical trial found that the low-cost antidepressant fluvoxamine significantly reduced fatigue and improved quality of life in adults with long COVID symptoms. Comparative Results: While fluvoxamine showed a … Read more
Since last fall, Concerta, a medication used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), has been in short supply nationwide. Some clinics have announced they cannot prescribe it to new patients, while others have limited doses for longtime patients to up to two weeks’ worth due to the limited stock. While Janssen Pharmaceutical, … Read more
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating neurological disorder caused by malfunctioning immune responses that target the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system (CNS). What makes our body turn against itself? Failure of the immune system to distinguish ‘self’ from ‘non-self’ entities leads to excessive autoimmune responses against self-proteins like myelin, which forms … Read more
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43% of pet owners report that their pets experienced parasite infections, with 75% looking for clearer parasite prevention advice. Veterinarians are seen as the most trusted source of pet health advice. “Small acts of love. Big moments of life” campaign is launching on World Parasite Awareness Day to increase understanding of how a simple act such … Read more
A novel engineered microbial system transforms discarded plastic into a frontline Parkinson’s treatment, offering a glimpse into a future where waste becomes medicine. Study: Microbial upcycling of plastic waste to levodopa. Image Credit: jmcatholic / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nature Sustainability, researchers demonstrate the successful engineering of a biological process to … Read more
Archyde For many, “The Fugitive” remains a cinematic touchstone – a thrilling chase fueled by a desperate search for truth. But what if the core of that 1993 film, a pharmaceutical company knowingly endangering lives for profit, wasn’t fiction? Alex Hogan, host of STAT’s STATus Report, recently pondered this very question, realizing the plotline aligns … Read more
Archyde The Food and Drug Administration experienced a period of significant internal debate and external scrutiny under the leadership of Dr. Vinay Prasad, who recently announced his departure next month. His… You can read the full story here: FDA’s Vinay Prasad Resigns: Controversy & Criticism Explained. Source link
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Key Insights A proof-of-concept trial in a single patient has shown that genetically engineered pancreas cells can survive transplantation without immunosuppression. The results represent a watershed moment for both researchers and people with type 1 diabetes. Hurdles remain in taking the technology through to approved treatment. Four weeks after transplanting genetically modified… Source link