Pharmacology/ Therapeutics News for August 2018

Pharmacology/ Therapeutics News Archive

Health leaders reveal ten most important medicines in NHS history Health leaders reveal ten most important medicines in NHS history

Antipsychotics, breast cancer drug, oral contraceptives and MMR vaccine make the top ten

Potential New Class of Drugs May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk by Targeting Gut Microbes Potential New Class of Drugs May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk by Targeting Gut Microbes

The non-antibiotic compounds, tested in animal models, prevented production of gut byproduct linked to heart attack and stroke in humans

Novel oral therapies could transform the standard-of-care for Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and lead to prophylactic treatment Novel oral therapies could transform the standard-of-care for Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and lead to prophylactic treatment

The current standard-of-care for millions of patients across the world with diabetic macular edema (DME) relies on invasive intravitreal injections or implants, both of which are associated with serious risks and side effects. An oral DME treatment could not only provide a less intrusive and safer choice but could also pave the way for prophylactic treatment.