Aug 5, 2018
Evolutionary biology can be irresistible, but also frightening. Evidence is now emerging that some bacterial strains are developing resistance to ethanol-based handwash, a phenomenon that has been suggested as an underlying contributor to the spread of VRE in...
Aug 5, 2018
Tianeptine is an antidepressant drug available in over 60 countries worldwide. The Australian TGA has recently become aware that tianeptine has been offered for sale under product name Stablon on at least one Australian website in powder form, and thus a submission...
Aug 3, 2018
The safety of any drug treatment during pregnancy or lactation is always of paramount importance. Researchers followed 280 infants whose mothers contacted a Drug Information Center, seeking information about psychotropics during lactation. This group was compared with...
Aug 3, 2018
Research from the BMJ reported here suggests that reminders via SMS services may be an intervention may assist with glycaemic control. With an increasing prevalence of diabetes around the world, all possible avenues probably warrant investigation.
Aug 3, 2018
Many people find it difficult to quit smoking, even when it is clear that the habit is causing them harm. In a study reported here, researchers found that nicotine withdrawal for smokers may adversely effect pain perception.Extended nicotine deprivation (relative to...
