New research has revealed the five most dangerous drugs that cause the highest rate of fatalities in the UK, with cocaine taking the top spot. Cocaine is revealed to be the UK’s most dangerous drug Antidepressants and benzodiazepine follow in second and third, respectively ONS data was analysed to determine the ranking UK residential rehab […]
Golden staph: Researchers discover genes behind antibiotic resistance in deadly superbug infections. Australian researchers have uncovered new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus, revealing what makes the bacterium so dangerous when it enters the blood. While common, Staphylococcus aureus infections – known as Golden staph – can be life-threatening if the bacteria enter the bloodstream, causing […]
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Brain Boosters – An Introductory Guide to the Fascinating World of Nootropics: The Belgian pharmacologist Corneliu Giurgea first conceived the notion of nootropics in the early 1970s. In recent times it has become an increasingly popular choice of many people for helping them to boost their brain performance. If you are new to the fascinating […]
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Transgender adults seeking testosterone therapy have better mental health outcomes with early treatment, trial shows Transgender adults who have access to timely gender-affirming testosterone therapy had a significantly reduced risk of gender dysphoria, depression and suicidality, a University of Melbourne-led clinical trial has found. The randomised, open-label clinical trial was led by researchers from the […]
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Cause of rapid loss of vaccination protection in autoimmune diseases identified: People who are treated with TNF-α inhibitors for their autoimmune disease such as Crohn’s disease or rheumatoid arthritis lose their vaccination protection significantly earlier than average. The mechanism underlying the early decrease in antibody levels has now been eludicated by a scientific team from […]
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Innovative research to prevent medication related harm: A University of Queensland research collaboration will look at reducing the risk of harm from medication for inpatients and those leaving hospital to return home. Dr Nazanin Ghahreman-Falconer from UQ’s School of Pharmacy is working with Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) and using digital hospital technologies to better […]
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Major new research study to improve antibiotic prescribing for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in primary care New research led by the University of Bristol aims to help GPs choose the best antibiotic for treating UTIs and reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), thanks to a £3 million award by the National Institute for Health and Care Research […]
Childhood immunization begins recovery after COVID-19 backslide: New WHO and UNICEF data show promising signs of immunization services rebounding in some countries, but, particularly in low-income countries, coverage still falls short of pre-pandemic levels putting children at grave risk from disease outbreaks. Global immunization services reached 4 million more children in 2022 compared to the […]
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Peritoneal dialysis: New treatment option against infections: Inflammations of the peritoneum (peritonitis) are as frequent as they are feared complications in peritoneal dialysis, a form of kidney replacement therapy for independent use at home. The bacteria responsible for the life-threatening infections are becoming increasingly resistant to many antibiotics. A research team led by Markus Zeitlinger, […]
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University of Queensland researchers have reared deadly cone snails in a laboratory aquarium for the first time, uncovering a potential treasure trove of new venoms for drug development. Professor Richard Lewis, Dr Aymeric Rogalski and Dr Himaya Siddhihalu Wickrama Hewage from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience study venoms as therapeutics, and discovered crucial differences across […]