Opioid Dependence can be Treated With a Failed Osteoarthritis Drug

A drug that failed to treat osteoarthritis can help in reducing opioid tolerance and physical dependence. The drug blocks the neuropathic pathway and decreases the opioid dependence.

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Potential Therapy for Type-1 Diabetes Found in Pancreatic Cells

Unique pancreatic stem cells have potential to regenerate beta cells and respond to glucose. These findings pave way for regenerative cell therapies in type-1 diabetes patients.

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Best Treatment for Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia Identified

Patients initially treated with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) therapy are more likely to achieve a complete remission than acute myeloid leukemia (AML)-treated patients.

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Aspirin to the Rescue for People With Diabetes and Heart Failure

An aspirin every day lowers the risk of death and hospitalization due to heart failure in patients with diabetes and heart failure.

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Serotonin Syndrome in Patients Using Triptans With Antidepressants

Risk of serotonin syndrome in patients prescribed triptans for migraine with antidepressants seem to be low, which may suggest an advisory from the U.S. Food and Administration on that risk should be reconsidered.

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