Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry

  1. Behind the Counter: Traditional DMARDs vs. biologics to treat rheumatoid arthritis

    In this Behind the Counter feature, a rheumatologist compares two types of rheumatoid arthritis treatment: traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic…

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  2. Biologics for psoriatic arthritis: Everything you need to know

    Here, learn how various biologics can help reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. We also describe the risks of these…

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  3. What ingredients are in vaccines?

    In this Special Feature article, we explore the various components that go into modern vaccines and discuss the purpose of these ingredients.

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  4. More batches of common hypertension drug taken off the market

    Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is withdrawing more batches of Losartan potassium tablets, USP and Losartan potassium/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, USP.

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  5. New drug relieves acute migraine in clinical trial

    The results of a large phase III trial show that the novel drug rimegepant can relieve pain and other symptoms of acute migraine with minimal side…

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  7. Switching off this enzyme reversed prediabetes in mice

    A new study shows that deactivating an enzyme that alters ceramides can prevent insulin resistance and fatty liver as well as reverse prediabetes in…

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  8. How vitamin D helps fight treatment-resistant cancer

    Two active forms of vitamin D can kill treatment-resistant cancer cells by blocking a way that the cells pump out chemotherapy drugs, a new study…

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  9. Why scientists are searching the ocean for new drugs

    Medical researchers are increasingly turning their attention to the ocean in their search for new drugs. In this Spotlight, we ask why.

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  10. What are the side effects and risks of Ritalin?

    Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a stimulant medication for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. Ritalin can cause side effects and has the potential for…

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  11. Synthetic CBD may be a safe treatment for seizures

    A nonintoxicating, synthetic CBD that is not easy to convert to THC and comprises inexpensive, noncannabis ingredients treated seizures safely in rats.

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  12. What to know about clindamycin

    Clindamycin is an antibiotic drug. This article provides an overview of clindamycin, including what it can treat, how much doctors recommend taking…

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  13. Scientists discover anti-aging potential in old drug

    The discovery of a second cell target for the immunosuppressant rapamycin could help its development as an anti-aging, neuroprotective drug.

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  14. Novel Alzheimer's drug passes first phase of human testing

    A drug that tackles toxic protein buildup in Alzheimer's disease in a novel way has passed phase 1 of clinical trials, which tests safety in humans.

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  15. Can a blood pressure drug protect the brain from Parkinson's?

    At blood levels that are typical in humans, an approved high blood pressure drug was able to clear toxic proteins of Parkinson's disease from mouse…

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  16. Seaweed extract may help design new drugs

    Drug resistance is a large and growing problem. On the hunt for fresh sources of drugs, scientists have turned to the seaweed in underwater forests.

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  18. Diabetes: Could targeting this protein prevent hypoglycemia?

    Could targeting the protein neuronostatin prevent or treat dangerous low blood sugar in people with diabetes who use insulin? A new study investigates.

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  19. Fish slime: An answer to antibiotic resistance?

    Antibiotic resistance is an increasingly pressing issue for humanity. A recent study dives into the constituents of fish slime to hunt for new…

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  20. Heart failure: New drug could halt disease and improve heart function

    A molecule that stops two proteins from interacting and impairing heart function halted heart failure and improved heart pumping capacity in rats.

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  21. 93 percent of medications contain 'potential allergens'

    Many of the so-called inactive ingredients present in medications could have the potential to cause allergic reactions in some people.

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  22. IBD: New approach to symptom relief looks promising

    Blocking a protein associated with blood clotting reduced IBD symptoms in mice, offering a promising alternative to therapies that target inflammation.

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