Biomedicine

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Biomedicine

Pills for the mind (2)

In the first part, we talked about the so-called racetams, as well as about B vitamins and substances close to them. Today we will consider some more medications that can (or supposedly can) improve what is commonly called cognitive functions.

21.12.2015
Biomedicine

Bile acid will cure obesity and fatty degeneration of the liver

One of the bile acids prevents and eliminates the manifestations of fatty liver infiltration in mice. Moreover, this compound can help in the treatment of a number of metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes and obesity.

18.12.2015
Biomedicine

Ibuprofen patch for local anesthesia

The transparent patch delivers a high dose of ibuprofen at a constant rate for 12 hours, which is achieved by introducing a large amount of the drug into the polymer matrix attaching the patch to the skin.

14.12.2015
Biomedicine

To victory over troubles

"Scientific foundations of the effectiveness and safety of medicines" – this is the topic of the regular session of the General Meeting of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Our materials tell about the problems that are planned to be discussed at this forum.

08.12.2015
Biomedicine

Combination therapy of melanoma

Simultaneous administration of vemurafenib and SBI-756 to mice with melanoma caused the rapid disappearance of tumors or a slowdown in their growth.

26.11.2015
Biomedicine

How to help the Immune system fight cancer

For many years, scientists have been trying to develop effective anti-cancer immunotherapy. There has been notable progress in this area – in particular, by improving drug delivery methods.

19.11.2015
Biomedicine

From cell biology to cell therapy

Two prizes of the Moscow Government for Young scientists in 2014 in the nomination "Biology and Medical Sciences" were awarded for research in the field of cell biology.

19.11.2015
Biomedicine

Noninvasive method of tumor localization

Researchers from Umeå University in Sweden have developed an accurate and simple way to detect and locate cancer by "imprints" of the tumor process in the platelet RNA profile.

19.11.2015
Biomedicine

Expel HIV under the gun

The drug for the treatment of alcoholism is able to activate the virus, "sleeping" in cells, for its subsequent destruction by antiretroviral drugs.

18.11.2015
Biomedicine

Antidiabetic drug protects the heart

A drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus belonging to the group of sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors significantly reduces the likelihood of hospitalization and death from heart failure

11.11.2015
Biomedicine

Parkinson's disease drug will preserve vision

Taking L-dopa as a drug for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases significantly reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration or slows down the progression of this disease.

11.11.2015
Biomedicine

Eye drops against cataracts

The experimental compound dissolves cataract-forming protein aggregates in mouse lenses and human lens tissue samples.

09.11.2015
Biomedicine

Intestinal microflora helps cancer treatment

Success in the treatment of cancer may depend, among other things, on the inhabitants of the patient's intestines. Two studies on mice have shown that bacteria in the intestines can affect the effectiveness of therapy.

09.11.2015
Biomedicine

Cancer Immunotherapy: Block brakes on tumor cells

The striking results of clinical trials of blocking the "brakes" of the immune response marked the beginning of a new era in cancer treatment, in which immunotherapy is certainly one of the main roles.

06.11.2015
Biomedicine

Anti-hypertension drug stops cancer progression

The results obtained are very promising not only for cancer treatment, but also for the finances of patients. Modern drugs for the treatment of sarcomas cost patients more than $ 10,000 per month, whereas a monthly course of propranolol costs about $ 4.

05.11.2015
Biomedicine

Herpes virus against melanoma: details

A new stage in cancer treatment began on October 27, 2015. The FDA considered the clinical trials of genetically modified T-VEC viruses in the treatment of melanoma to have been successfully completed.

05.11.2015