Prostate drug associated with lower risk of Parkinson’s disease

Taking a particular type of medication to treat enlarged prostate is associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a large observational study led by researchers at the University of Iowa, with colleagues in Denmark and China. The findings, published Feb. 1 in JAMA Neurology, provide compelling evidence that terazosin, and similar […]

Hysone

NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. HYSONE contains the active ingredient hydrocortisone CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Hysone. It does not contain all of the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor […]

Omeprazole Winthrop

NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. OMEPRAZOLE WINTHROP® 20MG omeprazole Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Omeprazole Winthrop. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or […]

Will we ever outwit this mutating virus?

Will we EVER outwit this mutating virus? As several new Covid strains are emerging, concerns grow about how well vaccines will work The UK variant. The South African strain. The Brazilian lineage. Coronavirus mutations are suddenly big news. Up to 74 per cent more infectious than earlier versions of the virus, the UK and South […]

NYC Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang Tests Positive for Coronavirus

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Yang, who ran in last year's presidential election, announced his diagnosis on Tuesday. "After testing negative as recently as this weekend, I have taken a positive COVID rapid test," the politician said in a tweet. "I'm experiencing mild symptoms, but […]

Avomine

NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. Avomine® Promethazine theoclate 25 mg tablets 30 tablet pack Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Avomine tablets. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking […]

Heat Shock Proteins

Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are a type of intracellular protein which are abundant in the cells of the human body. Image Credit: Yurchanka Siarhei/Shutterstock.com HSPs are expressed in the organism to overcome stress. Certain heat shock proteins are called chaperones. Under physiological and stressed conditions, chaperones play a crucial role in energy-dependent protein folding process. […]

Helicobacter pylori Life Cycle

Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative, spiral-shaped, flagellated bacterium, that colonizes the gastric mucosa. Although the gastric mucosa is protected against bacterial infections, H. pylori adapts and resides in the mucus, where it can attach to epithelial cells and colonize the cells within the stomach. Once H. pylori colonizes the stomach, it replicates and releases toxins […]

Early U.S. data indicates Blacks, Hispanics lagging in COVID-19 vaccines

(Reuters) – Early data of U.S. vaccinations on Monday suggested that Blacks and Hispanics received a smaller proportion of shots than their representation among healthcare workers and nursing home residents, two priority groups for COVID-19 inoculations.FILE PHOTO: A healthcare worker draws the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine from a vial at Mission Commons assisted living community […]

Effient

NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. EFFIENT® Ef’-fee-ent Prasugrel hydrochloride Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Effient. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. The […]