Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

byNew York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understa

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Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

byNew York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understa

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Super permeable wearable electronics developed for stable, long-term biosignal monitoring

by Michael Gibb,City University of Hong KongThe permeable wearable electronics developed by the team for long-term biosignal monitoring. Credit: City University of Hong KongSuper wearable electr

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Super permeable wearable electronics developed for stable, long-term biosignal monitoring

by Michael Gibb,City University of Hong KongThe permeable wearable electronics developed by the team for long-term biosignal monitoring. Credit: City University of Hong KongSuper wearable electr

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Variants in synaptic scaffolding protein PPFIA3 discovered to cause new syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder

byTexas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaborative study has recently discovered that variants in the PPFIA3 gene cause a previously unknown syndromic

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Variants in synaptic scaffolding protein PPFIA3 discovered to cause new syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder

byTexas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaborative study has recently discovered that variants in the PPFIA3 gene cause a previously unknown syndromic

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Pharmacy researchers examine trends in rising cost of medicine

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewly published research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy reveals an alarming trend in diabetic medicat

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Pharmacy researchers examine trends in rising cost of medicine

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewly published research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy reveals an alarming trend in diabetic medicat

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Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?

by LAURA UNGAR and MATTHEW PERRONEBoxes of the drug mifepristone sit on a shelf at the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on March 16, 2022. On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the U.S. Supr

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Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?

by LAURA UNGAR and MATTHEW PERRONEBoxes of the drug mifepristone sit on a shelf at the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on March 16, 2022. On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the U.S. Supr

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New antibiotic slays deadly superbug in early trial

by Robin FosterResearchers report that a new type of antibiotic has proved its mettle against a deadly superbug.Acinetobacter baumannii, abacteriathat goes by the nickname CRAB when it bec

Updated on: January 26,2024 8

New antibiotic slays deadly superbug in early trial

by Robin FosterResearchers report that a new type of antibiotic has proved its mettle against a deadly superbug.Acinetobacter baumannii, abacteriathat goes by the nickname CRAB when it bec

Updated on:January 26,2024 8

Researchers find drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity reduce alcohol cravings

by Leigh Anne Kelley,Virginia TechFinal optimized clusters. Shown are the final optimized clusters obtained for our sample. (A) a scatterplot visualized by the UMAP model, we see the two UMAP co

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Researchers find drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity reduce alcohol cravings

by Leigh Anne Kelley,Virginia TechFinal optimized clusters. Shown are the final optimized clusters obtained for our sample. (A) a scatterplot visualized by the UMAP model, we see the two UMAP co

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Evaluating selpercatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

by D'Or Institute for Research and EducationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA phase III LIBRETTO-431 multicenter study has evaluated the efficacy and safety of selpercatinib compared to control

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Evaluating selpercatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

by D'Or Institute for Research and EducationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA phase III LIBRETTO-431 multicenter study has evaluated the efficacy and safety of selpercatinib compared to control

Updated on:January 26,2024 14

Many antibiotic courses for common infections not in line with guidelines

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany antibiotic courses prescribed for common infections treated in English primary care (general practices and community services) exceed the r

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Many antibiotic courses for common infections not in line with guidelines

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany antibiotic courses prescribed for common infections treated in English primary care (general practices and community services) exceed the r

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Research finds peer support vital for those taking medication for severe mental illness

byAston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Aston Pharmacy School have found that people with severe mental illness could benefit from peer support to help them manage thei

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Research finds peer support vital for those taking medication for severe mental illness

byAston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Aston Pharmacy School have found that people with severe mental illness could benefit from peer support to help them manage thei

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Innovative double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel shows promise for intestine-targeted oral delivery of probiotics

by Engineering(a) Design rationale of the DPH; (b) mechanism of intestine-targeted delivery. Credit: Wen-Can Huang et al.A research team led by Changhu Xue and Xiangzhao Mao from the Ocean University

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Innovative double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel shows promise for intestine-targeted oral delivery of probiotics

by Engineering(a) Design rationale of the DPH; (b) mechanism of intestine-targeted delivery. Credit: Wen-Can Huang et al.A research team led by Changhu Xue and Xiangzhao Mao from the Ocean University

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New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)HEALTHMEDICAL SCIENCESMENTAL HEALTHRESEARCH29 January 2024Around 1.6% of women and girls have symptomatic Premenstrual Dysphoric Diso

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New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)HEALTHMEDICAL SCIENCESMENTAL HEALTHRESEARCH29 January 2024Around 1.6% of women and girls have symptomatic Premenstrual Dysphoric Diso

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