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    New cancer drug stops tumor growth -- puts cancer cells to sleep
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 10

    New cancer drug stops tumor growth -- puts cancer cells to sleep

    The research could lead to new treatments that prevent the recurrence or spread of various cancer types including breast and neck cancer.
    Candy-coated pills could prevent pharmaceutical fraud
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 9

    Candy-coated pills could prevent pharmaceutical fraud

    CandyCode uses tiny multicolored candy nonpareils or “hundreds and thousands” as a uniquely identifiable coating for pharmaceutical pills.
    New drug slows cognitive decline and brain damage from dementia
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 7

    New drug slows cognitive decline and brain damage from dementia

    Sodium selenate may slow cognitive decline and neurodegenerative damage that is the hallmark of many dementias including Alzheimer’s Disease
    'Exercise in a pill' mirrors health benefits of actual exercise
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 1

    'Exercise in a pill' mirrors health benefits of actual exercise

    Researchers are developing a supplement capable of administering the health benefits of exercise to patients incapable of physical activity.
    New FDA approved eye drops could replace reading glasses
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 25

    New FDA approved eye drops could replace reading glasses

    The data we have shows that it really really works. It is an exciting time to be in this field, and an exciting time for patients.
    Giant step forward: Drug stops human breast cancer growth and recurrence
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 21

    Giant step forward: Drug stops human breast cancer growth and recurrence

    Triple negative breast cancer affects 1,000 patients per year in Belgium, while the figure worldwide is 225,000.
    Viagra-related drug reduces obesity and improves heart function, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 19

    Viagra-related drug reduces obesity and improves heart function, study finds

    Researchers have found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity.
    Researchers supercharge immune cells to clear disease and infections faster
    Joshua Shavit
    • Apr 18

    Researchers supercharge immune cells to clear disease and infections faster

    Researchers have found a way to supercharge immune cells that could enable them to clear disease and infections faster.
    Drug that cures alcoholism may be the next anti-anxiety medication
    Joshua Shavit
    • Apr 16

    Drug that cures alcoholism may be the next anti-anxiety medication

    Alcoholism, if left untreated, could have dangerous repercussions so there are a range of drugs developed to treat this condition.
    Scientists identify new approach to preventing seizures
    Joshua Shavit
    • Apr 16

    Scientists identify new approach to preventing seizures

    This work represents one of the first conclusive studies that pinpoints a key feature of seizures that has not been studied in great detail.
    Cancer drug stops tumor growth -- puts cancer cells to sleep
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 10

    Cancer drug stops tumor growth -- puts cancer cells to sleep

    A new therapeutic drug prevents the growth of tumors by forcing cancer cells into a dormant state in which they are unable to spread.
    Chemical compound prevents obesity and muscle loss as we age
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 9

    Chemical compound prevents obesity and muscle loss as we age

    A recently discovered chemical compound helped elderly mice with obesity lose fat and weight, add muscle and strength and increase activity.
    Steroid shown to help patients lose weight and gain lean muscle mass
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 4

    Steroid shown to help patients lose weight and gain lean muscle mass

    Prednisone taken one time per week promotes improved exercise endurance, strength, increased lean body mass and weight loss.
    Experimental drug reduces tics in children, teens with Tourette Syndrome
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 1

    Experimental drug reduces tics in children, teens with Tourette Syndrome

    Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by motor and verbal tics, which are repetitive movements and vocalizations.
    Scientists develop a natural alternative to addictive painkillers like morphine
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 29

    Scientists develop a natural alternative to addictive painkillers like morphine

    A sea snail living in the Pacific Ocean may be able to help scientists develop an alternative to addictive painkillers like Morphene.
    CBD tablet shown to reduce post-operative pain
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 27

    CBD tablet shown to reduce post-operative pain

    An orally absorbed tablet containing cannabidiol (CBD) effectively reduces pain after shoulder surgery with no safety concerns, study finds.
    World first: drug stops human breast cancer growth and recurrence
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 16

    World first: drug stops human breast cancer growth and recurrence

    Patients suffering from pervasive triple negative breast cancer have a one-in-ten chance of a cure.
    Cancer drug stops tumor growth by forcing cancer cells to sleep
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 15

    Cancer drug stops tumor growth by forcing cancer cells to sleep

    A new therapeutic approach prevents the growth of metastatic tumors by forcing cancer cells into a dormant state.
    Tick saliva drug could ease chronic pain and itching in people
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 10

    Tick saliva drug could ease chronic pain and itching in people

    A protein found in tick saliva could be turned into a drug that eases itching and chronic pain in people.
    Implantable ‘Drug factories’ eliminate ovarian, colorectal cancer
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 9

    Implantable ‘Drug factories’ eliminate ovarian, colorectal cancer

    Rice University bioengineers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage ovarian and colorectal cancer in mice in as little as six days.
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