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The use of bisphosphonate to prevent loss of bone mineral density in post-menopausal women

The use of bisphosphonate to prevent loss of bone mineral density in post-menopausal women

Presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, study supports bisphosphonate use prior to denosumab to prevent loss of bone mineral density in post-menopausal...
Could the use of psychoactive substances be deterred by certain personality traits?

Could the use of psychoactive substances be deterred by certain personality traits?

The social environment is an influential factor regarding drug addiction and abusing psychoactive substances. However, some living in the same environment become drug users,...
Nations are reforming illicit drug policies, but China is unlikely to curb fentanyl exports

Nations are reforming illicit drug policies, but China is unlikely to curb fentanyl exports

Strict strategies traditionally embraced by Asian nations to enforce illicit drug policies are beginning to change, with nations like China, the enforcement mechanisms of...
The Datura genus: the examination of the recreation uses of stramonium

The Datura genus: the examination of the recreational uses of stramonium

Encompassing several plant species featured heavily in traditional medicine & pop culture, the Datura genus, including stramonium, is now being further investigated for its...
Are online pharmacies clinically appropriate for patients?

Are online pharmacies clinically appropriate for patients?

Online pharmacies in Great Britain are now required to follow updated guidance from the pharmacy regulator to protect people getting medicines online. The General Pharmaceutical...
Treating opioid addiction may be harder than you think

Treating opioid addiction may be harder than you think

OHSU study finds it's easy to get opioids but increasingly difficult to get medical assisted help when it comes to treating opioid addiction. According to...
According to NYU School of Medicine, men and women identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are at a higher risk of opioid misuse compared with those who identify as heterosexual.

Levels of opioid misuse may be dependent on sexual orientation

According to NYU School of Medicine, men and women identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are at a higher risk of opioid misuse compared...
Cocaine contaminant, levamisole, may cause brain damage

Cocaine contaminant, levamisole, may cause brain damage

Individuals who regularly take the cocaine contaminant, levamisole, demonstrate impaired cognitive performance & a thinned prefrontal cortex. Recent findings from the University of Zurich, Switzerland, indicate...
Prudenta: an electronic solution for local literature monitoring in pharmacovigilance

Prudenta: an electronic solution for local literature monitoring in pharmacovigilance

Dr Polina Dombure, the managing director of Inpharmatis, introduces Prudenta, an innovative pharmacovigilance solution set to transform local literature monitoring. The costly, time-consuming and error-prone...
In focus: rheumatoid arthritis medication and treatments

In focus: rheumatoid arthritis medication and treatments

What do we know about rheumatoid arthritis medication? What are the recommended first-line treatment for this debilitating disease? Read more as Health Europa investigates. Rheumatoid arthritis...
New targeted methotrexate underway for rheumatoid arthritis

New targeted methotrexate underway for rheumatoid arthritis

ROS Therapeutics APS has developed a targeted methotrexate prodrug to mitigate the side effects experienced by many rheumatoid arthritis patients. Danish start-up company ROS Therapeutics...

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