Common antidepressants can increase antibiotic resistance
University of Queensland researchers have found a range of commonly prescribed antidepressants can increase bacteria’s resistance to antibiotic medications. A…
Pharmacy/Drugs
Hypertension drug can slow ageing
Researchers have found that the drug rilmenidine can extend lifespan and slow ageing. Published in Aging Cell, the findings show…
Could a nasal spray treat obstructive sleep apnoea?
A drug in development for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has shown promising results, after researchers from Flinders University tested the…
ASD medication trial targeting gut bacteria
A new trial will test whether a medication that targets gut bacteria can also improve irritability in teenagers with autism…
NHS winter crisis won’t be solved by pharmacies
NHS winter crisis won't be solved by pharmacies: Pharmacists pour cold water on ‘Government plans to use them during NHS…
The first potent COQ8 inhibitor targets ubiquinone biosynthesis
The first potent COQ8 inhibitor targets ubiquinone biosynthesis: Inhibition of the COQ8 protein could be beneficial in the treatment of diseases…
Exeter awarded £14 million to fight “next global pandemic”
Exeter awarded £14 million for antimicrobial resistance research to fight “next global pandemic" The University of Exeter and collaborators have…
New bid to ‘outflank’ antimicrobial resistance
New bid to 'outflank' antimicrobial resistance: A major new project will investigate the defence mechanisms of bacterial cells, to help…
Positive results for concussion treatment trial
Positive results for concussion treatment trial: Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical stage biotech company developing a drug treatment for concussion…
Medicinal cannabis study for children in palliative care
Medicinal cannabis study into easing symptoms of children in palliative care: A pilot study will explore the use of medicinal…