Researchers pinpoint new approach to treating obesity Researchers have identified group 2 innate lymphoid cells for the first time in human white adipose tissue and shown that it limits obesity.…
Antipsychotics are being used for anxiety and dementia, despite licensed indicationsA large proportion of people prescribed antipsychotics do not have a diagnosis of psychosis or bipolar disorder, research indicates.…
Researchers examine why SSRIs take time to work Researchers have shown that serotonergic neurons release both serotonin and glutamate, thereby transmitting a dual signal with behaviourally distinct effects.…
Putting milestones into perspective Emma Graham-Clarke found inspiration from a patient when struggling to complete a list of tasks.…
Merton Sandler (1926-2014) Merton Sandler was fascinated by investigative medicine and was a passionate researcher, who would often use himself as a test subject.…
2014: The Pharmaceutical Journal’s news in review Looking back at some of the biggest news stories from the past year. …
Beware the psychedelic effects of zombie cucumber Andrew Haynes describes a white flower, the so-called “zombie cucumber”, which can induce hallucinations when ingested.…
Survey suggests US doctors are changing their prescribing habits for opioid drugsMany primary care physicians are less likely to prescribe opioids now than a year ago, according to a survey of US doctors.…
Review examines link between paracetamol use and asthma Researchers observed a positive association between paracetamol use in pregnancy and asthma but were unable to find sufficient evidence to support a change in guidance.…
NHS England issues naloxone warningInappropriate use of naloxone can cause patients severe distress and can be fatal, says NHS England in a Patient Safety Alert.…