Scientists have unearthed a promising drug called GS-2278 that could potentially treat a condition known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a serious lung disease that causes scarring and makes it hard to breathe. The drug works by blocking a specific receptor in the body called LPAR1, w
Ever wondered if people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are getting the right help before they're sent to specialized centers? Let's dive into it! Researchers wanted to know if using medicine alone is enough to treat OCD before a patient is referred to a specialized clinic. First, let's un
Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are scary — they can affect up to 5% of people and often lead to severe bleeding in the brain. We don't have medicines to stop them from growing or busting. Recently, researchers found that IAs might be a chronic inflammation issue where immune cells, called macrophages,
Have you ever noticed how the sounds around you can change how you feel? Like how birds chirping makes a park feel peaceful, but traffic noise can make it feel busy and maybe even uncomfortable? Scientists call this 'soundscape appropriateness', or SA for short. It's like how well the sounds around
Researchers have been working hard to combine drug-related information and forecast what drugs do. But most of these efforts just connect different data together, rather than showing how drugs actually work. This can make it tough to understand and trust the predictions. So, a new approach has been
You know how some medicines don't work as well when you take them by mouth? That's the case with Asenapine maleate, a drug used to treat mental health issues. The problem is, our livers break it down too quickly, so hardly any reaches the blood. Scientists have been trying to fix this by using tiny
Imagine trying to solve a complex puzzle without all the pieces. That's what doctors often face when treating epilepsy patients who don't respond to medications. But technology is coming to the rescue. Researchers have created a special type of AI, a customized GPT model, to help doctors make more a
Sleep problems come in many shapes and can be quite disruptive for people living with Parkinson's disease (PD). These issues often go unnoticed, which can really affect the well-being of PD patients and the people who care for them. Imagine trying to sleep with a noisy neighbor – that's what PD can
We've got a big problem: not enough experts to help kids with medicines. Back in 2012, the National Institutes of Health started a program to train future pediatric clinical pharmacologists. We checked in with trainees and graduates to see what's working and what needs fixing. Over 50% responded, mo
Mac users have long felt a bit abandoned when it comes to weather updates. Unlike Windows, which displays weather info right in the taskbar, Mac users had to settle for opening the Weather app or adding a widget to their desktop. Not as convenient, right? But good news is here! Apple is rolling out
