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CBD may help curb frequency of epileptic seizures
A naturally occurring compound found in cannabis may help to curb the frequency of epileptic seizures...
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Repurposing leukaemia drugs may prevent melanoma metastasis
Data from a new study shows that repurposing drugs used to treat leukaemia has promise for preventing melanoma metastasis...
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Strategic plan for developing a universal influenza vaccine unveiled
NIAID officials detail the Institute’s new strategic plan for addressing the research areas essential to creating a safe and effective universal influenza vaccine...
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Diabetes drug use during pregnancy linked to child’s weight
When women take the common diabetes medication metformin during pregnancy, it may put their children at increased risk of having obesity...
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Issue #1 2018 – Digital Version
In this issue: DNA microarray for detecting, identifying and determining antimicrobial-resistant bacteria; the advantages of single-use technology and a framework for an implementation strategy; risk management when designing chemical safety assessments for pharmaceutical packaging systems.
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MK-8353 shows promise for melanoma with BRAF or RAS mutations
An investigational compound designed to block a hyperactive cell growth signal in advanced melanoma and other cancers has shown some promise in an early-stage clinical trial...
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TB vaccine trial results offer potential for BCG revaccination
Study is the first 'prevention of infection' trial conducted for tuberculosis, the world's leading infectious disease killer...
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Psoriasis drug found to reduce aortic vascular inflammation
An antibody used to treat the skin disease psoriasis is also effective at reducing aortic inflammation, a key marker of future risk of major cardiovascular events...
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We are proud to announce the opening of our North America office: Exciting times for FPS
In order to support the continued growth of our business in North America, FPS opened a new office in Philadelphia, PA and appointed Frederic Le Pape as General Manager...
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Short-acting asthma relievers linked to infertility
New research indicates that women with asthma who only use short-acting asthma relievers take longer to become pregnant than other women...
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Novartis forms alliance to develop medicines for cryptosporidiosis
Novartis and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have formed an alliance to advance the development of Novartis' drug candidate KDU731...
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Heroin vaccine blocks lethal overdose
Scientists have achieved a major milestone toward designing a safe and effective vaccine to both treat heroin addiction and block lethal overdose of the drug...
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Cabozantinib shows promise as first line treatment for differentiated thyroid cancer
A kinase inhibitor called cabozantinib could be a viable therapy option for patients with metastatic, radioactive iodine-resistant thyroid cancer...
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Biktarvy approved for the treatment of HIV-1 infection
The FDA has approved Biktarvy a once-daily single-tablet regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection...
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Inhaled corticosteroids may increase bone fractures in patients with COPD
A study suggests long-term inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in patients with COPD may increase the risk of bone fractures in both men and women...
