This Drug Duo Could Be Effective Against Type 2 Diabetes
A trial suggests that in patients who are no longer responding to metformin, taking a combination of two newer drugs is safe and yields clinical benefits for at least 2…
Continue readingDepression Potentially Treated With THIS
In a small clinical trial, patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who were given two doses of psilocybin along with psychotherapy showed a reduction in depressive symptoms. The psychedelic’s therapeutic…
Continue readingHigh Doses Of Vitamin D Could Help With This
A small study in mice suggests that a dosage of vitamin D five times the current recommended amount for older adults could slow the development of frailty. However, the researchers…
Continue readingExpert States That Vaccine Trials May Not Be Able To Tell If Shots Save Lives
The most advanced trials for coronavirus vaccines cannot tell researchers if the shots will save lives, or even if they’ll prevent serious disease, a drug development expert pointed out Wednesday.
Continue readingThis Gas Shows Promise As A COVID-19 Suppressor
An in vitro study finds that nitric oxide may suppress SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The researchers suggest that inhaled nitric oxide may be an effective treatment for the…
Continue readingStudy Warns Increase Of Substance Use During Pandemic
A study of 160 people in the United States finds associations between worries around COVID-19 and substance use. The authors warn that the pandemic may increase the risk of substance…
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