Expert Recommendations for Treatment of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: Ministry of Health Procurement and WHO Approved Drugs

2023-12-19 21:31:27 Zdravresurs experts propose to include in the Ministry of Health’s procurement lists drugs recommended by WHO for the treatment of drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis (DR-TB). In particular, clarithromycin, imipenem/cilastatin, pretomanid, as well as clofazimine and meropenem. According to the Russian clinical guidelines for the treatment of tuberculosis in adults in 2022, the last … Read more

AOH1996: Targeted Molecule Disrupts Cancer Cell DNA Replication and Repair Without Harming Healthy Cells

2023-08-03 16:07:23 American researchers have developed a targeted molecule, but still under test, which seems to disrupt DNA replication and repair in cancer cells, without affecting healthy cells. An investigational chemotherapy product is currently undergoing a clinical trialPhase 1 clinical trial.” The results are promisingsaid researchers from City of Hope, one of the largest cancer … Read more

Reduced Antibiotic Consumption in France: Trends, Impact, and Measures – ANSM Report 2019

2023-07-27 17:24:40 Indeed, in this report published on Wednesday July 26, the ANSM notes that between 2000 and 2019, the number of antibiotic substances for systemic use, alone or in combination, marketed is down by more than 20%. In the city, “The overall consumption of antibiotics in France has thus increased from 194 to 139 … Read more

Hope for Alzheimer’s Treatment: Donanemab Offers Months of Relief, but Not Without Risk

2023-07-17 17:18:05 A second Alzheimer’s drug in development may slow the disease by a few months, but it’s not without risk. Hope for patients with Alzheimer’s? A new investigational drug seems to be slowing down slightly (from four to seven months) the inevitable aggravation of the diseaseresearchers reported on Monday. “There is finally a hope … Read more

Newly Discovered Cognitive Biotype of Depression: Implications for Treatment and Medications

2023-06-27 18:15:20 There are several subtypes of depression. American researchers have just discovered a new one which could affect around a quarter of patients with major depressive disorders. Characterized by cognitive deficits, it will be necessary to develop new drugs more effective than the current ones to treat it. You will also be interested [EN … Read more

New Cognitive Biotype of Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

2023-06-27 18:15:20 There are several subtypes of depression. American researchers have just discovered a new one which could affect around a quarter of patients with major depressive disorders. Characterized by cognitive deficits, it will be necessary to develop new drugs more effective than the current ones to treat it. You will also be interested [EN … Read more

Link Between Daily Aspirin Use and Anemia in Adults Aged 65 and Over: Long-Term Study Findings

2023-06-21 16:13:12 Daily aspirin use and anemia may be linked. This is the conclusion of a long-term study on people aged 65 and over. You may also be interested [EN VIDÉO] Aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen: how to choose? Painkillers are among the best-selling drugs in self-medication. But can we use them… A follow-up analysis of data … Read more

Nearly a third of French people change the dose and duration of their treatment without medical advice

2023-06-09 11:25:30 Faced with this misuse, which has significant consequences for health, the drug agency is launching an information campaign. «Medicines are not ordinary products, do not take them lightly“Recalls the National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM). This Wednesday, the health authority is launching a general public campaign on their proper use, a “major public health … Read more