Uniquely-shaped magnetic nanoparticles offer breakthrough in cancer therapy

New magnetic nanoparticles in the shape of a cube sandwiched between two pyramids represent a breakthrough for treating ovarian tumors and possibly other types of cancer, according to the Oregon State University researchers who developed them. The scientists say the study underscores the importance of shape in magnetic nanoparticle design and that the findings will … Read more

What is it all about and how can it help our health?

We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you’ve seen value in our reporting, … Read more

Coalition of experts reaffirms vaccines as essential for public health

In response to growing concerns over vaccine misinformation, declining public trust in science, and recent outbreaks of preventable diseases, a coalition of 34 scientific and medical organizations, led by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and the American College of Physicians (ACP), has issued a unified statement emphasizing the critical role of vaccinations in public … Read more

Tirzepatide helps people without diabetes lose 13% body weight in real-world study

In one of the first real-world studies, Tirzepatide shows impressive weight loss results for people without diabetes—shedding nearly 13% of body weight in just six months. Study: Real-world use and effectiveness of tirzepatide among people without evidence of type 2 diabetes in the United States. Image Credit: earthphotostock / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the … Read more

EU project aims to combat dangerous viruses with molecular interventions

Targeted molecular interventions in the replication cycle and the immune recognition of viruses are intended to prevent viral entry into cells and virus replication. That is the goal of an international research project in which scientists work on new approaches to combating highly dangerous viral diseases such as yellow fever or Lassa fever. Coordinating the … Read more

Mental Health First Aid Training Can Help Pharmacists Provide Better Care

Pharmacists who received mental health first aid training more frequently engaged patients in mental health conversations and provided more compassionate support, according to new data published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association.1 The authors said that mental health training can help improve mental health outcomes and reduce stigma. Mental Health First Aid Training … Read more

Pharmaceuticalist Fined for Exorbitant Medicine Prices: ‘Abuse of Power

Hear is teh ⁢content you⁣ requested: PDF Summary of decision on abuse of dominant position by Leadiant – ACM.nl ‌- ‌When Leadiant sold CDCA-Leadiant from 2017, too, the revenues were a multiple of the costs ‍thereof. The below figure⁤ shows the abovementioned price trend. Figure 1: Price ⁣trend of CDCA-based drugs of Leadiant, 2009-2019 ‍ … Read more

Breakthrough study identifies new way to address Alzheimer’s at early stages

A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has unlocked the details of a cellular pathway that triggers cellular inflammation and aging and is linked to Alzheimer’s disease, particularly among those who carry the APOE4 genetic risk. They have also found a way to return cells to a healthy state, revealing … Read more

Quetiapine Shortage Leaves Schizophrenia Patients Struggling to Access Medication

Seroquel shortage⁢ Leaves Patients in Crisis The new year ⁤began⁢ with a stark reality for many Americans relying ⁣on ⁤quetiapine, the antipsychotic drug commonly known as Seroquel: a⁢ nationwide shortage is leaving patients scrambling too find their prescriptions. Heidi⁣ Everett, an artist and disability advocate, found ‌herself in​ a desperate⁤ situation ⁢on New ​Year’s Eve. … Read more