Clinical Challenges: Therapeutic Options for AOSD
Rheumatologists primarily treat patients diagnosed with adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) empirically and based on sporadic cases, retrospective case studies, and small clinical trials. “You want to help these people,” said Nilanjana Bose, MD, MBA, a rheumatologist at Lonestar Rheumatology in Houston. “Oftentimes these patients go from doctor to doctor and no one knows what is […]
Investigational ALS Drug Betters Biomarkers, but Can It Improve Motor Functions?
Tofersen, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide developed to treat an inherited form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), changed biomarkers and curbed neurodegeneration but did not improve motor control and muscle strength at 6 months, the phase III VALOR trial showed. In a subgroup of patients with fast-progressing SOD1 ALS, the 28-week change in scores on the […]
Gene Therapy for Degenerative Brain Disorder Wins FDA Nod
The FDA granted accelerated approval to elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel; Skysona), a gene therapy to treat early, active cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) in boys ages 4 to 17 years, drugmaker bluebird bio announced Friday. Childhood CALD is a rare, neurologically debilitating form of adrenoleukodystrophy that generally occurs in young boys. It is caused by a mutation in […]
Artesunate: Malaria Treatment Uses, Warnings, Side Effects, Dosage
What is artesunate, and what is it used for? Artesunate is a medication administered intravenously to treat serious malaria, a disease with high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness, in adults and children. Malaria is caused by microscopic unicellular parasites belonging to the Plasmodium species, and the disease caused by Plasmodium falciparum is the type […]
Hydroxyzine vs. Xanax: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage
Hydroxyzine vs. Xanax: Differences Hydroxyzine and Xanax (alprazolam) are used to treat anxiety. Hydroxyzine is also used to treat itching caused by various allergic reactions, for inducing sedation prior to or after anesthesia and to treat nausea, vomiting, and alcohol withdrawal. Xanax is also used to treat panic attacks. Hydroxyzine and Xanax belong to different […]
What Is The Psychology Behind Colors? Color Chart, Effects on Mood
Colors have been used since ancient times to treat certain illnesses, both physical and mental. The mood is influenced by a variety of factors perceived by the senses. Touching a child’s soft hands, listening to your loved one’s laughter, smelling your favorite food, hearing a soothing melody, or seeing greenery can have a joyful impact […]
What Is Penicillin Used For? Antibiotic Types, Side Effects, Drug Names
What are penicillin antibiotics, and what are they used for? Penicillins are antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections that are derived from the antibiotic penicillin. Penicillin antibiotics stop bacteria from multiplying by preventing bacteria from forming the walls that surround them. The walls are necessary to protect the bacteria from their environment, and to keep […]
Anti-inflammatory compound shows potential in treating patients with severe COVID-19
An anti-inflammatory compound may have the potential to treat systemic inflammation and brain injury in patients with severe COVID-19 and significantly reduce their chances of death, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston and other institutions. A team of researchers including UTHealth Houston faculty members Aaron M. Gusdon, MD, assistant professor in the Vivian […]
Amoxicillin vs. Doxycycline: Antibiotic Uses, Side Effects & Dosage
Amoxicillin vs. doxycycline: What’s the difference? Amoxicillin and doxycycline are antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and other infections. Amoxicillin is also used to treat bacterial infections of the middle ear, tonsils, throat, urinary tract, and skin. It also is used to treat gonorrhea. Doxycycline is also used to treat non-gonococcalurethritis […]
A rare discovery of long-term memory in wild frog-eating bats: 4 years after first exposure, bats remember a ringtone’s link to food
Frog-eating bats trained by researchers to associate a phone ringtone with a tasty treat were able to remember what they learned for up to four years in the wild, new research has found. The study acquainted 49 bats with a series of ringtones that attracted their attention, and trained them to associate flying toward just […]