In the study of 152,412 asthma patients (of whom 1928 had a pneumonia event during follow-up), current use of inhaled corticosteroids was associated with an 83% increased risk of being hospitalized…
Clinical trials are at the heart of modern medical research. They are the best means we have of testing whether a medicine is safe and whether it works. Around the world, pharmaceutical companies,…
If you want to be an elite athlete, you have to pay attention to every detail. During the last Olympics in Rio, the Team GB medal haul was their best since 1908. Many commentators, including Sir…
The currently licensed seasonal trivalent influenza vaccines contain 15 micrograms of viral hemagglutinin protein per strain for adults, and up to 60 micrograms for elderly individuals; however,…
A new review of published research indicates that the oxytocin system—a key player in social reward and stress regulation—is profoundly affected by opioid use. Therefore, it may be an important…
A new review addresses the mysteries behind “good” HDL cholesterol and why boosting its levels does not necessarily provide protection from cardiovascular risk for patients. It appears that…
A new study has examined whether different blood thinning medications prescribed to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation might increase the risk of heart attacks.In the retrospective…
The Society responded to the Research Integrity Inquiry, which was based on the issues raised in the POSTnote (Integrity in Research, Number 544.) Overall, the Society noted that…
Cannabidiol, a major component of cannabis or marijuana, appears to have effects on emotion and emotional memory, which could be helpful for treating anxiety-related and substance abuse disorders.A…
In a recent study, older individuals who had fallen and broken a hip used antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications more frequently than the general older population.The analysis measured drug…
