Drug ‘could herald precision medicine’ in multiple myeloma
Results from an international trial of venetoclax may prove to be a watershed, a leading haematological oncologist says.
Tag: Pharmacology
‘I still remember the first time I saw all the cancer cells were dead’
Professor Mark Dawson is this year's recipient of the Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist for his work in developing new epigenetic therapy for t…
TGA approves a generic phenelzine
The antidepressant discontinued earlier this year has been replaced but will cost patients more.
Eye drops help ease migraine pain: study
Results from a small trial show pain relief 20 minutes after application, researchers say.
Which therapy should be chosen for hard-to-treat RA?
A head-to-head study pits a second-generation JAK inhibitor against abatacept.
Thiopurines ‘effective long-term’ for ulcerative colitis
But a large study finds a much lower benefit of monotherapy for patients with Crohn's disease.
How doctors can be more dangerous than Russian spies
After listening to my most recent podcast on toxicology, an anaesthetist friend reflected that his job essentially involves poisoning people with potent toxins. He could…
Numerous drugs ‘spawn arrhythmias’
The American Heart Association has listed drugs of concern and offered new guidance.
TGA audit reveals poor quality control for medicinal cannabis
Five of 22 products failed to meet standards, the regulator says.
First targeted therapy for achondroplasia effective: trial
Australian children took part in the trial that could fundamentally change management, authors say.
