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Catching the common cold virus: BYU researchers coming down with the rhinovirus genome
A new study by Brigham Young University researchers on the virus behind nearly half of all cold infections explains how and where evolution occurs in the rhinovirus genome and what this means for possible vaccines. view more (2009-03-17)
Inhaled asthma drugs more effective than oral therapy
Inhaled glucocorticoid drugs are more effective than the newer anti-leukotriene tablets for adults with mild or moderate asthma, concludes a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-03-19)
Anti-fungal drug stops blood vessel growth
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have discovered to their surprise that a drug commonly used to treat toenail fungus can also block angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels commonly seen in cancers. view more (2007-04-30)
New research provides hope for childhood cancer sufferers
Dr Richard Lock, Head of the Leukaemia Biology Program at the Children's Cancer Institute Australia for Medical Research, Sydney, along with collaborators from the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and University of Southern California, USA, recently published their findings in the prestigious scientific journal Blood. view more (2007-07-23)
Scientists can now differentiate between healthy cells and cancer cells
One of the current handicaps of cancer treatments is the difficulty of aiming these treatments at destroying malignant cells without killing healthy cells in the process. view more (2009-01-06)
CHANGES IN PROCESSES CAN SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE ERROR
Nightingale and colleagues from the Department of Medicine at the University of Birmingham describe a rules based system for the prescribing and recording of drugs given to patients. The system can be accessed from the bedside through wireless terminals. During 11 months of monitoring, the system prevented 58 unsafe prescriptions and gave over 700... view more... (2000-03-14)
Key study offers hope to patients with lung and joint disease
People who suffer from inflammatory conditions such as chronic diseases of the lung, joints and other organs could benefit from a new discovery by scientists at the University of Edinburgh. view more (2006-09-05)
Some ethnic groups more susceptible to adverse drug reactions
Some ethnic groups may be more susceptible to adverse drug reactions, finds a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2006-05-05)
Using insects to test for drug safety
Insects, such as some moths and fruit flies, react to microbial infection in the same way as mammals and so can be used to test the efficiency of new drugs, thereby reducing the need for animal testing. view more (2009-09-08)
Scientists find stronger evidence for link between cat faeces and schizophrenia
Researchers have found stronger evidence for a link between a parasite in cat faeces and undercooked meat and an increased risk of schizophrenia. view more (2006-01-18)
High risk of head injury after diagnosis of psychiatric illness
Patients with evidence of recent psychiatric illness have a high risk of sustaining head injury over the next 12 months, finds a study in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. view more (2002-04-19)
Pharmaceutical Industry Still Failing Health Needs Of Less-developed Countries (p 1590)
The third article about the role of the pharmaceutical industry in medicine-The Pharmaceutical Industry as a Medicines Provider-is published in this week's issue of THE LANCET. David Henry from the University of Newcastle, Australia, and Joel Lexchin from the University of Toronto, Canada, discuss how rising prices of medicines are putting them... view more... (2002-11-13)
Young adults not at risk of suicidal behavior from antidepressants
Antidepressants lower the risk of suicide attempt in adults with depression, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry. view more (2007-07-09)
Long-term Effects Of Tirofiban Similar To Those Of Abciximab In Patients Undergoing Coronary-artery Angioplasty (p 355)
A follow-up study in this week's issue of THE LANCET helps to clarify the differences between two similar drugs in terms of their benefits for patients who undergo angioplasty for narrowed coronary arteries (the arteries that supply the heart with blood). Platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors reduce the clumping together of platelets in the... view more... (2002-07-31)
Pregnant Women with Epilepsy Face Dilemma: Continue Treatment and Risk Birth Defects?
An article in the journal Epilepsia reviewed recent data on the risks associated with continuation of medical treatment of women with epilepsy during their pregnancies. While the general consensus is that use of antiepileptic drugs is associated with increased risk for birth defects, physicians weigh this risk against that of uncontrolled... view more... (2005-04-22)
Acid reflux is not just caused by lager and curry, but also our genes
Almost half the chance of developing acid reflux, which doctors refer to as GORD, may be down to our genes, and not just what we eat and drink, a twin study in Gut suggests. Acid reflux (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the developed world. It is thought that up to one in five people suffers from... view more... (2003-07-11)
Adding steroid drug to MS treatment may reduce disease activity
Using a steroid drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) in addition to an MS drug may reduce the amount of disease activity more than using the MS drug alone. view more (2009-04-30)
Aerobic exercise can work faster than drugs to lift depression
Aerobic exercise can work faster than drugs to lift depression, finds research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Twelve people with severe depression that had lasted an average of nine months exercised daily for 10 days. Their average age was 49; seven of them were women. In 10 patients drugs had failed to substantially improve symptoms.... view more... (2001-03-22)
Scientists pool information to boost understanding of drug action
As a result of the Human Genome Project, scientists now know the human DNA codes for about 20,000-25,000 genes, each of which could be a target for the development of new medicines. However, most scientists believe that only about 10% of these genes are likely targets for the drugs of the future. view more (2005-12-01)
What's really in your St John's wort tablets?
The real amount of active ingredient in over-the-counter St John's wort "varies greatly" and can be up to 114% of the amount on the label, according to new study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. view more (2004-02-04)
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