Tag Archives: pharmacology
Duloxetine: a promising perioperative analgesic
Duloxetine is a dual serotonin-norepinephrine receptor inhibitor that is commonly used as an antidepressant. This drug has traditionally been used for chronic pain conditions, such as fibromyalgia and back pain, showing positive recovery outcomes. Given these analgesic
Advances in drug discovery and development in geriatric psychiatry
Drug discovery for disorders of the central nervous system is a long and challenging process, with a high attrition rate from the preclinical stages through to marketing a compound. In geriatric psychiatry, the heterogeneous nature of these
8th Annual Pharma CI Europe Conference & Exhibition. Basel, Switzerland. March 5-6, 2019
The 8th Annual Pharma CI Europe Conference (March 5-6, 2019, Basel, Switzerland) is the best and largest assembly of competitive intelligence executives in pharma, biotech, and medical devices! This anticipated gathering of industry elites will feature a program
Global Pharmaceutical and Pharma Industry Conference. Osaka, Japan. Febuary 28 – March 1, 2019
Conference Series Ltd welcomes you to attend the International Conference and Exhibition on “Global Pharmaceutical and Pharma Industry Conference” during Febuary 28th –March 1st 2019 Osaka, Japan. This Pharmaceutics Conference includes a wide range of Keynote presentations,
The 4th Annual Healthcare PPM Toolbox. New Jersey, USA. February 7 – 8, 2019
Continuous Success of Growing Ecosystems for Pharma and Medical Devices Professionals.Project and portfolio management is more important than ever for the pharmaceutical industry where the patent expiration war is in full swing. That is nothing new –
The 9th Annual Pharma PPM Toolbox. Basel, Switzerland. March 7-8, 2019
The World’s Largest Conferencefor Pharma R&D Project & Portfolio Management Professionals.Project and portfolio management is more important than ever for the pharmaceutical industry where the patent expiration war is in full swing. That is nothing new –
A selective AC1 inhibitor relieves pain
Adenylyl cyclases (AC) are proteins expressed throughout the human body. ACs have a central role in cellular and neuronal function. A number of different proteins and ions can interact with ACs and modulate their activity. ACs have
Can NSAIDs alter thyroid hormone function?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are taken to treat pain and inflammation, and are the most frequently taken over the counter drug type taken worldwide. They work by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, whose products are used by other
Placental transfer of the HIV drug dolutegravir in a human ex vivo perfusion model
The fetus of an HIV-positive woman has a 25% chance of becoming infected during pregnancy. HIV medicines have shown to be highly effective in preventing fetal infection with HIV. A part of the efficacy but also the
Is HDL cholesterol always good for you? Surprises, overturns and promises
According to the World Health Organization, coronary heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide. In 2008, 17.3 million people died from heart disease, and this number is expected to rise further, reaching an estimated of
Pharmacist’s role to help patients get the most out of their medications
Many patients do not adhere well to their prescribed medication regimens. Evidence shows that improving medication adherence leads to lower overall health care use and costs. As a result, healthcare stakeholders are increasingly interested in improving patient
Natural compound-drugs are trending
Doing scientific research on natural compounds isolated from herbs and other plants is a very exciting, and can have a direct influence on human health, since such compounds have the potential to be developed in very successful
