Krystle Vermes

Cystic fibrosis patients frequently infected with strains of life-threatening virus.

A study conducted by researchers from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging shows that ibuprofen can extend the lifespan of yeast, worms, and fruit flies. The research indicates that the drug holds clues for living a longer, healthier life.

A new study published in the journal CMAJ shows that a combination of clarithromycin and some statins may result in adverse effects, which can lead to hospitalization.

Although ganciclovir is given to lung transplant recipients to fight off a common pathogen called cytomegalovirus, those with cystic fibrosis are more frequently infected with strains of the life-threatening virus that are resistant to the antiviral drug.

Roughly half of patients withhold clinically sensitive information stored in their electronic medical records from some or all of their health care providers.

Taking another step toward preventing and treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an international team of investigators has determined that the gut bacteria behind Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis may be inherited, and antibiotics can make those patients' gut imbalance worse.

The majority of patients who require inhalers for asthma or epinephrine autoinjectors for allergic disease for do not use the devices properly.

Long-term infections with other pathogens have been suspected as the cause of mental impairment in patients with HIV. However, new research suggests that this might not be the case.

Scientists from the Diabetes Research Centre at the University of Leicester have identified a link between low blood glucose levels and adverse cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes.

A new study led by researchers from the Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine at Children's Mercy-Kansas City proves that genomic diagnostic testing can directly impact the care of children and infants with neurologic disorders.

Researchers are calling for updated diabetes prevention guidelines that incorporate fetal experiences into the risk equation.

The entry route of a virus changes how an insect host responds to it and eventually spreads the disease to humans.

Used to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, apixaban provides considerable added benefit to overweight patients.

Reduced sleep duration is linked to more repetitive negative thinking.

In light of new data that shows the 2014-2015 flu season could be severe, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging immediate influenza vaccination for all unvaccinated individuals, as well as prompt antiviral drug treatment for those who develop flu and have a high risk of complications.

In patients with Parkinson's disease, learning-related brain activity improves just as much with placebo as real treatment.

Taking folic acid supplements prior to pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of offspring being small for gestational age at birth.

A new study reaffirms the vital role independent community pharmacies play in areas that lack access to prescription medications.

Contrary to previous evidence, a new study published in The Journal of Urology found that long-term testosterone therapy does not increase the risk of prostate cancer in men with hypogonadism.

Current interventions aimed to enhance patients' adherence to prescribed medications are not very effective, according to a recent review of trials that tested combinations of several different approaches.

Increase in annual global drug spending expected to total around $70 billion this year.

Certain flu virus subtypes have more potential to cause severe illness than others, according to a new study published in mBio. For that reason, avian influenza viruses that express the more dangerous subtypes should be monitored closely to prevent the spread of severe disease.

A new Mayo Clinic study published in Microbiome shows that patients with acid reflux who regularly receive proton pump inhibitors have less diverse gut bacteria, which heightens their risk for bone fractures, vitamin deficiencies, and infections such as Clostridium difficile and pneumonia.

Improved patient access to medications and fewer patent expirations will result in a 30% increase in global drug spending, to $1.3 trillion, over the next 5 years.

Fewer brand-name drugs are prescribed when their generic equivalents are displayed in the electronic health record first.

Patients with chronic cardiovascular disease who receive automated reminders for their prescription blood pressure and cholesterol medications are more likely to refill those drugs.

Compared with a one-size-fits-all approach, personalized dietary recommendations based on an individual's genetic makeup improve his or her eating habits.

Results of a phase 2 clinical study suggest that the weight-loss drug, lorcaserin hydrochloride, is also an effective smoking cessation aid.

New research suggests that patients with celiac disease adversely react to not only gluten, but also non-gluten proteins.

According to data presented at ObesityWeek 2014, 9 of 10 obese participants in the phase 3 SCALE Obesity and Prediabetes study lost weight with Novo Nordisk's liraglutide treatment alongside diet and exercise, compared with 65% receiving placebo.