A new study claims that a regular dose of aspirin is more likely to do harm than benefit healthy people with no history of cardiovascular disease, due to the increased risk of internal bleeding. More... 02 Feb 2012
A novel enzyme breaks down toxic plasma methotrexate concentrations in chemotherapy patients with delayed clearance due to impaired renal function. More... 01 Feb 2012
Exposure to iodinated contrast media during imaging procedures is linked to alterations in thyroid function and increased risk of developing hyperthyroidism. More... 30 Jan 2012
Four patients with tuberculosis resistant to five front-line drugs and seven second-line medications have been identified in India, making them virtually untreatable with available medications. More... 30 Jan 2012
Over the counter psychoactive “bath salts” that contain cardiovascular and central nervous system stimulants are the latest designer drugs sending patients to the emergency department. More... 30 Jan 2012
A nanoscale biological coating halts bleeding nearly instantaneously, an advance that could dramatically reduce battlefield deaths. More... 30 Jan 2012
Injectable nanotherapeutics that can be programmed to deliver selectively drugs to the cells of the pancreas could potentially improve treatment of Type I diabetes. More... 25 Jan 2012
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