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The currently licensed seasonal trivalent influenza vaccines contain 15 micrograms of viral hemagglutinin protein per strain for adults, and up to 60…

A new review addresses the mysteries behind “good” HDL cholesterol and why boosting its levels does not necessarily provide protection from…

A new study has examined whether different blood thinning medications prescribed to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation might…

Cannabidiol, a major component of cannabis or marijuana, appears to have effects on emotion and emotional memory, which could be helpful for treating…

In a recent study, older individuals who had fallen and broken a hip used antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications more frequently than the general…

A new analysis indicates that not obtaining a medication the first time it is prescribed—called initial medication non-adherence—is common among…

A new study indicates that the antiviral drug oseltamivir can reduce influenza infections and prevent deaths in a cost-saving manner under most…

Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most successful treatments for obesity and related disorders; however, some patients may not want to undergo…

During proceedings on 23 January 2017, peers in the House of Lords drew attention to the British Pharmacological Society’s ongoing campaign on…

Red yeast rice (RYR) is contained in dietary supplements that are often used by patients with high cholesterol, and it is often proposed as an…