Drug-resistant tuberculosis could cause deadly epidemic

Modern drugs are becoming ineffective at killing certain strains of tuberculosis. And health officials fear that drug-resistant tuberculosis cases could “spiral out of control,” causing a deadly epidemic. ... Continue Reading

Early clinical trials show Avotermin’s potential to reduce scarring

In early clinical studies, wounds treated with the drug Avotermin, which was developed to reduce scarring after surgery, were less red, raised and visible than the same wounds treated with a placebo. ... Continue Reading

Microbicidal gel shown to protect monkeys against HIV

When applied as a gel, glycerol monolaurate (GML) was shown to impede the signalling processes in the immune systems of monkeys, thereby blocking the primate version of HIV at a key point of possible infection. ... Continue Reading

States to make own rules about medical marijuana usage

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is delivering on President Obama’s campaign pledge to give states control over making their own rules on the use of marijuana for medical purposes. ... Continue Reading

Drugs to fight superbugs becoming ineffective

Drugs that were successful in killing multi-drug resistant strains of bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, are becoming ineffective. Finding effective new drugs is especially difficult, experts say. ... Continue Reading

The development of automated drug-delivery systems bring benefits, risks

Patients who may otherwise be unable to take medication may benefit from new electronic implants capable of dispensing drugs automatically. However, researchers warn of security risks. ... Continue Reading

The development of automated drug-delivery systems bring benefits, risks

Patients who may otherwise be unable to take medication may benefit from new electronic implants capable of dispensing drugs automatically. However, researchers warn of security risks. ... Continue Reading

Nicotine drug 'may slow dementia'

Nicotine-based drugs may help delay the moment a person with dementia has to enter a care home, say researchers. ... Continue Reading

Flu vaccine controversy continues

Controversy over the recommended flu vaccine is set to continue, following research into how well it protects aging seniors, it has been claimed. ... Continue Reading

Viagra 'may prevent heart attack'

Researchers at Queen's University in Canada conducting a study into regulating a single enzyme may have made a scientific breakthrough, it has been suggested. ... Continue Reading

New drug target identified in cancer research

Scientists have announced that they have identified a new drug target that may be used against a virulent type of breast cancer, it has been noted. ... Continue Reading

Therapeutic vaccines said to hold big promise

The new chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline Plc said on Wednesday therapeutic vaccines used to treat cancer and other diseases could become a major product line for the world's second-largest drugmaker. ... Continue Reading