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Drug protects against the effects of nuclear radiation 24 hours after exposure

Posted in Medicine on 23rd Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller

The threat of a nuclear incident has raised awareness of the need for medicine that can prevent radiation damage.

Another promising drug for Parkinson's disease:

Posted in Science on 11th Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller

A drug which has already been in use for decades to treat liver disease could be an effective treatment to slow down progression of Parkinson's.

Universal plaque-busting drug could treat various brain diseases

Posted in Science on 10th Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller

A virus found in sewage has spawned a unique drug that targets plaques implicated in a host of brain-crippling diseases, including Alzheimers and Parkinsons.

A drug that dramatically lowers cholesterol approved by the FDA

Posted in Medicine on 27th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

The drug is controversial because it is expected to cost about $14,000 a year.

An anti-inflammatory 'smart drug' that activates only in high-inflammation areas

Posted in Science on 25th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

An important solution for immunosuppressed patients, older patients, and those undergoing chemotherapy.