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First 'photo-drug' for pain can be activated anytime with light
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 12 (ANI): A team of researchers has come up with the design of the first light-activated drug, JF-NP-26, for the treatment of pain.
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Centre taking steps to spread awareness about use of generic drugs
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): Steps are being taken by the Centre to spread awareness about the use of generic drugs as well to increase access to them, said Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh L. Mandaviya.
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Tripura raises voice against rape through paintings
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], Apr. 11 (ANI): In order to raise their voices in a silent manner against the rising rape incidents and menace of drug among youth, people along with the students of Art College, Tripura took part in road paintings and cartoon drawing under the name 'Hope Jaga
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Common sedatives may up risk of pneumonia in Alzheimer's patients
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 10 (ANI): Commonly used sedatives, prescribed to patients with Alzheimer's disease, may be injurious, as a study finds that these drugs may increase the risk pneumonia.
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After liquor ban, Parrikar Govt. cracking down on rave parties in Goa
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], Apr. 10 (ANI): Asserting that late night rave parties are not part of Goa's culture, state's Water Resources Department Minister Vinod Palyekar on Monday called for a state wide ban and said that such parties allow the drug industry to flourish which adversely
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Did you know Asthma drug can treat skin disorder?
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 9 (ANI): A study finds that patients, who develop itchy wheals on the skin caused by an allergic reaction in response to cold or friction, may benefit from treatment with a drug normally used to treat asthma.
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Overactive bladder drug can give you the blues
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 9 (ANI): You may want to avoid popping the overactive bladder drug as a recent study has linked it with an increased risk of depression.
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Asthma drug may be the solution to chronic hives
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr. 8 (ANI): Chronic hives sufferers can breathe a sigh of relief as a recent study has found that a drug already used to treat moderate to severe allergic asthma can help them.
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O'Keefe banned, fined for alcohol-fuelled incident
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Apr.7 (ANI): Australian spinner Stephen O'Keefe has been fined 20,000 dollars and banned from next season's Matador BBQ's One-Day Cup after making "highly inappropriate comments" while drunk during a cricket award ceremony held last week.
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New protein find paves way for new heart therapies
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr. 6 (ANI): A team of scientists has revealed the surprising features on an enigmatic protein. The findings uncover potential new paths to drugs for numerous chronic illnesses.
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Study finds new drug target for heart failure patients
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 05 (ANI): According to a recent study, researchers have found a new target for drug developers who are seeking ways to improve cardiac output in heart failure patients.
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Common cancer drugs may up chemo toxicity
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr. 5 (ANI): A new study has found that the common drugs widely used in cancer therapy, known to increase blood sugar, appeared to also up chemo-related cell damage in mice, raising possible risks for cancer patients taking similar drug combinations.
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