TMS vs. Medication: Which is the Better Option for Depression Treatment?
TMS vs. Medication: Which is the Better Option for Depression Treatment? Depression is a complex and debilitating mental illness that…
Pharmacy/Drugs
First human trial of new Zika vaccine
The first participant has received a dose of a new Zika virus vaccine being trialled by the University of Liverpool…
Long-term safety confirmed for common ADHD medication
Long-term safety of common ADHD medication for children and adolescents, global team finds. Long-term use of methylphenidate, the most commonly…
Grant to create new antibiotics for superbugs
Researcher awarded €1.5 million to create new antibiotics that can kill drug resistant superbugs. A Queen's University Belfast researcher has…
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…
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…