Patients’ fear of dementia is concealing its true prevalenceStigma and fear associated with dementia is preventing early diagnosis and hampering researchers from obtaining a full picture of the disease, according to the International Longevity Centre UK. …
Meta-analysis strengthens link between depression and inflammation Anti-inflammatory treatments have an effect on depression and depressive symptoms, a systematic review of trials finds.…
Psychedelics: entering a new age of addiction therapy Psilocybin, the compound that makes mushrooms magic, is showing promise as a treatment for several psychiatric illnesses.…
Support for Bill to allow terminal cancer patients access to drugs in development A private members Bill that seeks to allow doctors to prescribe investigational drugs to terminally ill cancer patients has won government backing.…
Human embryonic stem cells appear to be safe for use in macular degeneration Visual acuity improved in the eyes of patients with macular degeneration being treated with embryonic stem cells.…
Options explored for HIV patients unable to take efavirenz A clinical trial has evaluated alternatives to first-line therapy efavirenz in treatment-naïve HIV-infected patients. …
Phase II clinical trials for Ebola vaccine planned for early 2015Experts involved in the organisation of clinical research on Ebola vaccines intend to move to randomised controlled phase II trials in early 2015.…
Designated pharmacist to review procedures for trials of cancer drugs Changes to clinical trial procedures for new cancer drugs will prevent duplication, reduce bureaucracy and speed-up patient access to new products.…
Physical health needs to be promoted in patients with severe mental illness Young patients with schizophrenia present with cardiovascular risk factors such as dyslipidaemia, obesity and hypertension, researchers find.…
European Medicines Agency reduces clinical trial secrecy The EMA has made a landmark policy move that will see it publish the clinical trial reports underpinning a medicine’s licence.…
