First-of-Its-Kind Antisense Drug May Become Novel Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

Medicine & Technology Jun 17, 2020

There is no cure for fatty liver disease and has affected millions without an FDA-approved drug. A new study reveals an antisense inhibitor leading to significant results.

Researchers Suggest that Alpha Blocker Drugs can Prevent COVID-19's 'Cytokine Storm'

May 22, 2020

Scientists from the John Hopkins University School of Medicine are recruiting participants for their clinical trial involving prazosin, an alpha-blocker drug, to be used in the treatment of mild to moderate cases of coronavirus in patients. They are hopeful that if the drug proves to be safe and effective for use, it could help numerous people recover safely from home.

Scientists Use AI To Detect Glaucoma Progression to Blindness 18 Months Earlier Than The Current Standard

May 04, 2020

In yet another medicine breakthrough, doctors have found a quick, automated and highly sensitive way to identify which people with glaucoma are at risk of a rapid progression of glaucoma

New Research Reveals Compound That Eliminates Chronic Pain in Mice; Promising Development for Medicine

Apr 30, 2020

Good riddance chronic pain! A decade-long work has finally paid off as researchers successfully eliminated chronic pain in mice with the use of a compound called Tat-P4-(C5)2. They are now prepping for human trails and hoping that they can soon produce a drug without harmful side effects. Click the link above to learn more.

Chinese Doctors Turned Coronavirus Victims Find Their Skin Turning Black: How Does That Happen?

Apr 20, 2020

Two Chines doctors who have become victims of the coronavirus are now experiencing an odd change in their bodies as their skin darkens due to liver damage and certain medications.

56 New York Hospitals Now Treat COVID-19 Patients with Anti-malaria Drug Even as New Evidence Shows It's Ineffective

Apr 06, 2020

Antimalarial medication 'Hydroxychloroquine' or 'Chloroquine' is now being administered to coronavirus patients in the U.S. even as new evidence shows it does only much.

Coronavirus Treatment: A Promising Work in Progress

Feb 18, 2020

Although COVID-19 cure is still to be discovered, a lot of clinical trials are underway.

Liberal Democrats Promise To Make Accessible Protective HIV Drugs

Dec 02, 2019

This article talks about Liberal Democrats making a promise to make protective HIV drugs accessible to the public.

Nine-year-old Genius to Graduate University

Nov 23, 2019

A nine-year-old boy from Belgium is getting attention all over the world because he is already set to graduate University.

Cheaper medicine for dogs promises help in dealing with separation anxiety

Nov 04, 2019

Symptoms of anxiety would include panting, drooling, compulsive behavior, destructive behavior, and always pacing around, to name a few.

No more needles: New capsule design just as effective as injections

Oct 10, 2019

Researchers at MIT have created a new capsule design that allows oral delivery of previously injected drugs.

RoboPatient Aims to Be the New Trainer of Medical Students

Sep 14, 2019

A combined technology of augmented reality and robotics, the RoboPatient gives medical students and learning professionals an advanced setup for hands on training.

This Pet Food Manufacturer is Working on Cat Food to Help Out People with Cat Allergies

Jul 28, 2019

Helping people prevent their cat allergies may be by way of adjusting the cat’s diet, not the person’s body system.

Obesity May Be Affected by Defects in the Immune System as Seen in Mice

Jul 28, 2019

A study in the bodily systems of mice suggest that some defects in the immune system may lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Botox, No Longer Just Cosmetic but an Aid in Possible Treatment of Endometriosis

Jul 26, 2019

New study says that Botox injections could help alleviate pain caused by endometriosis suffered by millions of women worldwide.