Obesity: Mounjaro, a new drug authorized for sale in France
Prescribed to treat obesity, under strict conditions, the drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is now available in pharmacies in France. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Kidney stones, gout attacks: medications against diabetes reduce the risks
Certain treatments for type 2 diabetes can reduce the risk of recurrent kidney stones and gout attacks. THE ESSENTIAL Diabetes ...
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New drug could be effective in treating epilepsy’s most feared complication
US researchers have suggested a new drug could be considered to stop status epilepticus, a serious complication of epilepsy. THE ...
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Obesity drugs: tens of thousands of lives could be saved
A study conducted in the United States reveals that expanding access to weight loss medications could prevent more than 40,000 ...
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Finasteride: are certain anti-baldness drugs too risky?
Medicines containing finasteride or dutasteride are prescribed for baldness. Faced with multiple side effects, the European Medicines Agency is conducting ...
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Menopause: against hot flashes, a treatment without hormones
A hormone-free medication to treat hot flashes associated with menopause has shown promising results in clinical trials. THE ESSENTIAL A ...
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Anti-obesity drugs improve adolescent mental health
Adolescents taking weight loss medications, such as Wegovy, are less likely to consider suicide or self-harm compared to young, untreated ...
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Shortage of medicines: the winter plan is launched
For the second year in a row, French health authorities are activating a winter plan in order to anticipate and ...
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How Skin Tone Can Affect Medication Effects
Melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color, may influence the effectiveness of drugs, according to researchers, who are calling for ...
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Supply tension on an anti-hypertensive drug: how to react?
Supplies of trandolapril, an anti-hypertensive drug, are currently in short supply due to a manufacturing defect. While waiting for a ...
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Alzheimer’s: a drug that prevents the accumulation of tau proteins?
Researchers have developed an effective drug to specifically inhibit the tau protein, the accumulation of which in the brain is ...
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Covid-19 can develop drug resistance
An intensification of the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 currently appears to be beginning in France. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers have just established ...
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Overdose: a higher risk in patients leaving the hospital before medical advice
Hospitalized people who leave the healthcare facility prematurely or against medical advice see their risk of drug overdose increase tenfold ...
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Ozempic could relieve this chronic skin problem
Semaglutide - the ozempic molecule - may help relieve hidradenitis suppurativa, a common and chronic skin condition in obese people. ...
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Drug shortage: 11 laboratories sanctioned by the ANSM
Health authorities have fined 11 pharmaceutical companies a total of 8 million euros because they did not have sufficient stocks ...
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Migraine: new painkillers less effective (and more expensive) than the 4 triptans
Newer migraine drugs may be less effective than older ones, called triptans, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL The ...
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8 out of 10 drugs retain 90% effectiveness after the displayed expiration date
UFC-Que Choisir denounces the environmental, economic and health consequences of the waste of expired medicines, the substances of which are ...
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Sleep apnea: Epilepsy drug helps reduce symptoms
A drug currently used for epilepsy, called sultiame, has been shown to be effective against the symptoms of sleep apnea ...
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Anti-obesity drug effective in children
Liraglutide, a drug commonly prescribed for adult obesity, shows promising results in reducing body mass index in children as well. ...
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Type 2 diabetes, obesity: this drug is more effective in women for weight loss
Tirzepatide is a drug prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. A new study shows that it allows for ...
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Diabetes: what to do to treat yourself before taking medication?
Although some molecules are effective in combating diabetes, patients are now recommended to change their lifestyle before taking them. THE ...
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Migraine: a medicine can stop this headache at the first signs
Taking ubrogepant before the headache starts helps people with migraine function normally and go about their daily activities. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Covid-19: a drug against hepatitis C could neutralize the virus
CNRS scientists have deciphered the activation process of bemnifosbuvir, prescribed to treat hepatitis C, which could be capable of defeating ...
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Revolution in drug development thanks to AI
The development of new drugs, traditionally a long, costly and complex process, now benefits from advances in AI to accelerate ...
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Ovarian cancer and digestive disorders: symptoms often overlooked
Ovarian cancer, often called the “silent killer,” is one of the most serious forms of cancer in women. Due to ...
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CPACC: One year later, where are we with this drug to fight obesity?
A year ago, there was a big announcement of a drug that could help people avoid gaining weight and stay ...
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Where to find help for pain management?
Pain management is a major concern for many people, whether it is acute pain after an injury or chronic pain ...
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New drug could be effective against flesh-eating bacteria
Scientists have developed a drug that could help fight antibiotic-resistant infections and flesh-eating bacteria. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers have developed a ...
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Sport, your best medicine: heal yourself by moving
Did you know? Physical activity is not only a way to stay in shape, it is also a real medicine ...
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Diabetes: Ozempic, effective for quitting smoking?
Semaglutide, which has been misused in recent months by non-diabetic people to lose weight, could be promising for smoking cessation ...
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