Mental Health Crisis Looms in Russia as Sanctions Fuel Drug Shortages, Job Losses

Sasha, a 26-year-old animal behaviorist from Moscow, had seen a steady improvement in her mental health over the last three years.  Thanks to her passion for her job and rigorous…

Ivermectin not a ‘miracle drug’ in COVID-19, new study shows

Share on PinterestA tablet of ivermectin arranged in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Bloomberg/Getty Images A new study has investigated whether ivermectin should be included in treating COVID-19.…

Peterborough Public Health issues another drug poisoning warning

Drug overdoses may be caused by a contaminated, poisoned, or potent drug supply. In 2018, Northumberland OPP seized 20,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills that contained fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is…

A ‘living’ cancer drug helps patients stay disease-free

In 2010, three patients received an experimental form of immunotherapy for leukemia through a clinical trial at the University of Pennsylvania. Two of the patients went into complete remission—and stayed…

Kansas City boy, Charlie Fry, enters drug trial for rare disease

There is renewed hope for a Kansas City boy facing a rare disease. KMBC 9 has been following Charlie Fry’s story for more than two years now. His mother explains…

Future Solutions for Drug Resistance in HER2+ Breast Cancer

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Ron Bose, MD, MPH, discussed HER2 drug resistance, its impact on treatment, and how new research may help in the future. For the treatment…