AvatarKristenNew drug makes brain cancer cells explodeverified_publisherThe Verge - Arielle Duhaime-RossCells belonging to the most aggressive form of brain cancer are blown to smithereens By screening over 1,000 different types of molecules, scientists have managed to identify a compound that can literally blow up tumor cells belonging to the most aggressive form of brain cancer — glioblastoma …
AvatarKristenPowerful Narcotic Painkiller Up For FDA Approvalverified_publisherNPR - Rob SteinThe Food and Drug Administration is trying to decide whether to approve a powerful new prescription painkiller that's designed to relieve severe pain quickly, and with fewer side effects than other opioids. Shots - Health News Tennessee Bill Could Send Addicted Moms To Jail While some pain experts say …
AvatarKristenResearchers discover novel function of protein linked to Alzheimer's diseasemedicalxpress.com - Science XA research team led by the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) has uncovered a novel function of the Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP), one of the …
AvatarKristenStudy clarifies action of potential new class of pain relievers that may benefit, not hurt, the heartmedicalxpress.com - Science XNonsteroidal antinflamatory drugs (NSAIDs) that block an enzyme called COX-2 relieve pain and inflammation but can cause heart attacks, stroke, heart …
AvatarKristenCommonly available blood-pressure medication prevents epilepsy after severe brain injurymedicalxpress.com - Science XBetween 10 and 20 percent of all cases of epilepsy result from severe head injury, but a new drug promises to prevent post-traumatic seizures and may …