Aimovig (erenumab) is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine. It is a
Month: May 2018
Polygenic scores for detecting cancer risk
According to the university of Michigan study, polygenic risk scores could be useful to stratify the risk of several cancers
Effects of mosquito spit on immune system
Mosquito saliva contains hundreds of proteins, researchers have discovered that the interaction of these proteins with the human immune system
Loneliness changes the brain
Chronic social isolation has debilitating effects on mental health in mammals, it is associated with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder
Blood transfusion through genome sequencing
Blood group “antigens” on red blood cells substances can trigger the body’s immune response that is different from person to
Gut influences neurological disease
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have been using both animal models and human cells from patients to tease
Alternative treatment for mild asthma
A large international study led by a Hamilton researcher has found a patient-centric treatment that works for people with mild
Lucemyra for management of opioid withdrawal symptoms
Lucemyra is an oral, selective alpha 2-adrenergic receptor agonist that reduces the release of norepinephrine. The actions of norepinephrine
Retacrit fot treating anemia
Retacrit is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent ESA biosimilar to Epogen/Procrit (epoetin alfa) indicated for treatment of anemia caused by chronic kidney
Diet high in fibre could boosts antiviral immune response
A diet high in fibre could protect against flu by boosting the immune system, according to researchers, consuming more of the
