Cause of rapid loss of vaccination protection
Cause of rapid loss of vaccination protection in autoimmune diseases identified: People who are treated with TNF-α inhibitors for their autoimmune disease such as Crohn's...
Pharmacy/Drugs
The Pharmacy & Drugs category covers the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medications and therapies. It explores how medicines work, current prescribing practices, regulatory developments and issues affecting access, safety and innovation. From insights on drug interactions and adherence to analysis of emerging treatments, this category supports informed decision-making for clinicians, pharmacists and healthcare consumers alike.
Innovative research to prevent medication related harm
Innovative research to prevent medication related harm: A University of Queensland research collaboration will look at reducing the risk of harm from medication for inpatients...
Improving antibiotic prescribing for UTIs
Major new research study to improve antibiotic prescribing for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in primary care New research led by the University of Bristol aims...
Childhood immunization begins recovery after COVID-19 backslide
Childhood immunization begins recovery after COVID-19 backslide: New WHO and UNICEF data show promising signs of immunization services rebounding in some countries, but, particularly in...
Peritoneal dialysis: New treatment option against infections
Peritoneal dialysis: New treatment option against infections: Inflammations of the peritoneum (peritonitis) are as frequent as they are feared complications in peritoneal dialysis, a form...
New venom discovery from deadly cone snails
University of Queensland researchers have reared deadly cone snails in a laboratory aquarium for the first time, uncovering a potential treasure trove of new venoms...
Parasites: Potent new compound discovery has breakthrough potential for certain diseases
Scientists have discovered a new class of compound that is potentially active against trypanosome parasites that cause human African trypanosomiasis (or sleeping sickness) and Chagas...
Painkiller capitals of England
A new study reveals that the North East and North Cumbria integrated care board is the painkiller capital of England. The study conducted by private...
Beta-2 agonists not associated with a lower risk of Parkinson’s
Beta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although beta-2 agonists have been associated with a...
Risk satisfaction to predict abnormal blood results
New study reveals way to predict side-effect risk from common immune suppressant medication: A major new study has found a method to identify people who...
