Testosterone supplementation boosts sexual function in older men Raising testosterone levels in men can increase sexual activity and improve erectile function.…
Gene editing used to treat muscular dystrophy in mice CRISPR/Cas9 system injected into muscle or bloodstream restored function of dystrophin gene, marking an important step in gene therapy research.…
Contraceptive implant linked to repeat abortion Women who use a contraceptive implant are more likely to have a repeat abortion than those using certain birth control methods, a UK study suggests.…
Diabetes treatment effective in liver disease Almost two fifths of patients given liraglutide had resolution of the common liver disease called NASH.…
FDA approves nasal spray for opioid overdoses The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever nasal spray for the emergency treatment of opioid overdoses manifested by respiratory and/or central nervous system depression.…
Peptide-like drug eye drops show promise for retinal conditions New drug candidate could provide a safer, less-invasive approach to treating pathological angiogenesis in retinal disorders.…
Developing new psoriasis treatment regimens for patients based on their clinical profile Biologics and small-molecule drugs being developed to treat psoriasis are showing encouraging results, but high costs could limit their use.…
Platelet-disguised nanoparticles could enhance drug delivery Nanoparticles coated in platelet membranes could be used to deliver drugs to sites around the body at lower doses than currently used.…
First self-administered injectable contraceptive approved for use in the UK Women in the UK will be able to self-administer an injectable contraceptive for the first time after the medicines regulator approved new labelling for Sayana Press.…
New edition of BNF brings ‘fundamental change’ Major changes have been made to the structure and appearance of the British National Formulary, the medicines and prescribing reference book used by NHS healthcare professionals.…
