Serious Side-Effects Reduced in Trials of New Targeted Drugs
Patients in early clinical trials of new-style targeted cancer therapies appear to have a much lower risk of the most serious side-effects..
Professional Opinions
Two-Drug Combination May Treat Cocaine Addiction
A Naltrexone and buprenorphine combination (low dose) has made laboratory rats at The Scripps Research Institute less likely to take..
Anti-Angina Drug could Protect against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
An international research team, led by the University of Leeds, has discovered that a common anti-angina drug could help protect the heart..
10 (or more) Annoying Pre and Post Analytical Problems and how to Eliminate Them
The AACC Thought Leadership Series 10 (Or More) Annoying Pre and Post Analytical Problems and How to Eliminate Them – Webinar Notes..
MicroRNA MiR-33 Manipulation can Improve Liver Toxicity caused by Statins
Angel Baldán, PhD., investigator at Saint Louis University, discovered that the microRNA miR-33 plays a key role in the regulation of bile..
Rise in Community-Acquired MRSA ( CA-MRSA ) in New York City
Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is a potentially deadly bacterial infection that is resistant to..
Illnesses in Colorado Children’s Hospital due to Contaminated Alcohol Pads
A small cluster of unusual illnesses at a Colorado children’s hospital led to an investigation that quickly found alcohol preparation..
Parents Beware! Life-Threatening Accidental Acetaminophen Overdosing in Children
Acetaminophen is a widely available, over-the-counter medication and can cause liver toxicity in children if doses are exceeded. More..
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Needed According to Researchers
Misuse of prescription opioids and related deaths are on the rise in the United States. The use of these drugs more than quadrupled between..
Hiring at Ohio Businesses Hindered by Failed Drug Tests
Over half of Ohio manufacturing companies have rejected a candidate for an hourly position due to a failed drug tests in the past year...
