Medications
New study lists potentially dangerous drugs in Australian health care
Researchers have developed an Australian-first list of 16 potentially dangerous medications used in health care and their safer alternatives.
Feb 5, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Long-term painkiller use in those under 25 may contribute to mental illness and substance misuse
The long-term use of painkillers from a young age may be linked to an increased risk of poor mental health later in life. This is according to research led by scientists at the University of Liverpool and St George's, University ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Medications
Medical cannabis study reveals patterns of cannabis use and consumption
As of April 2023, 38 states in the U.S. allow for the medical use of marijuana. Despite the increasing use of cannabis products for medical purposes, state programs do not currently have consistent guidelines for the use ...
Nov 1, 2023
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Medical research
One pill doesn't fit all: Cholesterol study reveals effects on lung function and brain size
One of the world's largest studies on the impact of cholesterol-lowering medication has highlighted an issue with a new class of drugs that could impair lung function in some patients.
Jul 20, 2023
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Promising new drug could manage high blood pressure for up to six months with a single injection
A new drug could help lower persistent high blood pressure for up to six months following a single injection, a study suggests. If successful, the drug—zilebesiran—would provide a more convenient method for the management ...
Jul 20, 2023
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Medical research
Discovery suggests route to safer pain medications
Strategies to treat pain without triggering dangerous side effects such as euphoria and addiction have proven elusive. For decades, scientists have attempted to develop drugs that selectively activate one type of opioid receptor ...
May 3, 2023
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People with NAFLD may have decreased expression of a liver enzyme needed for medication processing
People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may process certain medications less effectively due to significantly decreased levels of an important enzyme, according to a new study from Indiana University School ...
Apr 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Good workplace support, leadership training can improve mental health, reduce burnout in health care professionals
Among health care professionals, the feeling of being supported in the workplace can protect them against adverse mental health and burnout, according to a new study published in CMAJ Open by researchers at Queen Mary University ...
Feb 28, 2023
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Medications
AI could speed up discovery of new medicines
Artificial intelligence that could reduce the cost and speed-up the discovery of new medicines has been developed as part of a collaboration between researchers at the University of Sheffield and AstraZeneca.
Feb 3, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Health care policies are needed to support health care professionals' mental health, says study
Improvements in the lifestyle of health care professionals can help protect their mental health. In particular improved lifestyle may reduce the risk of depression and anxiety by up to 40% during pandemics, according to a ...
Jan 24, 2023
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