Statin Side Effects: Taking the Drug in High Doses Can Lead to Testicular Pain, High Blood Sugars

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.15.2021 20:51 PM

It is essential for people taking a statin to lower cholesterol to know that there are certain side effects from taking the drug in high dosage.

Can Mouthwash Treat COVID-19? Reduction of Virus in the Mouth Possible But Is Not a Cure

12.14.2021 02:13 AM

While one study showed some mouthwashes may help reduce viral load in the mouth, they do not kill the virus in the lungs or nose, and they cannot cure COVID-19, too.

Smart Transformable Nanoparticles Developed to Diagnose, Treat Tumor; Study Reveals Devising of Biomedical Nanomaterial

12.08.2021 05:30 AM

Recent research revealed the physical properties of nanoparticles, specifically their shape and size, drastically impact their biological behaviors.

Surface Properties of Spider Silk Examined; Research Reveals Web as Potential Material for Surgery and Food Packaging

12.01.2021 03:56 AM

In a recently published study, researchers examined the surface properties of spider silk, specifically its use for various purposes.

FDA Recommends Merck's COVID-19 Drug For Emergency Use; How Effective is the Pill?

12.01.2021 00:12 AM

The advisory panel from the Food and Drug Administration voted yesterday for the recommendation of Merck's drugs for emergency use against COVID-19.

HIV is Now a Treatable, Preventable Disease; Medical Breakthrough Worth Celebrating this World Aids Day

11.30.2021 22:38 PM

Reports show "in just half a lifetime," modern science has transformed HIV which is considered one of the most terrifying diseases in human history, into a "treatable and preventable condition."

Alzheimer's Treatment: How Effective is Nasal Spray to Prevent, Slow Progression of the Disease?

11.25.2021 20:57 PM

Brigham and Women's Hospital announced it would spearhead the first human trial of a nasal spray vaccine as a protection against Alzheimer's disease, formulated to prevent or delay the progression of the disease.

Chinese Dad Develops Hard-to-Find Medicine to Save 2-Year-Old Son From Rare Genetic Condition

11.25.2021 00:51 AM

A two-year-old boy was given just months to possibly live because of a rare genetic condition he is suffering from and his Chinese Dad is determined to save from the illness even if it means developing the medicines by himself.

Medicine Could Put an End to Asthma, Infertility, Human Papillomavirus Infection and More Diseases, Study Says

11.22.2021 03:16 AM

Alzheimer's disease, asthma, Human Papillomavirus infection, and other diseases could someday be treated with medicine.

Osteo-Pharma and Emultech Announce Joint Venture to Develop First-in-Class Disease-Modifying Treatment for Osteoarthritis

11.18.2021 20:58 PM

Emultech and Osteo-Pharma today announced a joint venture, Bone-Tech, to develop what could be the first disease-modifying treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee.

CDC Confirms Monkeypox Case in Maryland After a Traveler Returns From Nigeria, Virus Has Been Re-emerging Since 2017

11.17.2021 21:08 PM

An occurrence of monkeypox in Maryland was confirmed recently following the return of a traveler from Nigeria to the United States.

Individual Pessaries For More Successful Treatment Of Stress Incontinence Through 3D Printing

11.14.2021 06:26 AM

Researchers at the Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering in Graz, Austria, 3D print pessaries for patients using a novel process and innovative materials.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 39-Year-Old Woman With Terminal Illness Misdiagnosed Due to IBS and Colon Cancer's Similar Symptoms

11.09.2021 22:39 PM

Clair Gunn, 39, sought medical care after receiving a misdiagnosis for three years. She was initially told she had irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, but according to her most recent diagnosis, she has a terminal illness — colon cancer.

Zinc Dietary Supplement May Help Ease Initial Sign of Common Cold, Lessen Respiratory Tract Infection

11.02.2021 23:26 PM

In the occurrence of the initial sign of a cold, people usually pop a zinc dietary supplement to ease the condition and now, a new finding that supports the habit has just been shown in a recently published study.

Esophageal Cancer Causes, Treatment and Prevention: Top 3 Symptoms to Watch Out For

11.02.2021 07:05 AM

Esophageal cancer usually begins in the cells that are lining the interior of the esophagus. It can develop in the esophagus at any point.

Legionnaire’s Disease Detected in Beaverton; 4 People Hospitalized After Confirmation of Several Cases in the Area

10.29.2021 03:50 AM

Washington County Public Health said it is currently investigating six cases of Legionnaire's Disease in Beaverton that led to the hospitalization of four people there.

Lys Therapeutics and the BB@C Institute to Hold a Scientific Conference in Support of World Stroke Day

10.27.2021 21:56 PM

"Innovate in Neurology to fight stroke". Lys Therapeutics, a French biotech company developing innovative drugs to treat patients suffering from neurological diseases including stroke, along with the Blood and Brain @ Caen-Normandie Institute (BB@C), announced today they will host a scientific conference in support of World Stroke Day.

A Conversation About Tics & Tourette's: Stony Brook Medicine Experts Discuss Diagnosis, Treatment, Support And More

10.15.2021 16:28 PM

Livestream Event - A Conversation About Tics & Tourette's. Experts from Stony Brook Medicine’s Center for Tics and Tourette’s Disorder will discuss treatments, diagnosis, support and more during a livestream event on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 2pm EST.

Menopause Treatment: Laser Rejuvenation Therapy Fails to Show Benefits During Trial

10.13.2021 23:20 PM

Many private clinics today offer women a laser procedure to rejuvenate their genitalia and solve menopause, but a new study claims it shows no benefits.

Dengue Fever: New Study Reveals Discovery of the First-Ever Treatment for the Virus

10.07.2021 22:56 PM

A new study recently revealed it may have finally discovered a new therapeutics, the first-ever in the field of medicine, for dengue fever.

Early Cancer Detection: Study Shows How An ‘Innovative Microscope Slide’ Can Effectively Determine Diseased Cells

10.07.2021 21:01 PM

A new study recently showed how an effective and innovative approach can identify certain cancer types even at their earlier stages.