Medications are the mainstay of treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). Many of them are used to block the immune system's attack on the nerves and slow or prevent progression and relapses (flare-ups) ...

An adverse reaction is an undesirable reaction to a medication that's been taken correctly. It may occur immediately, hours, or years after starting a drug. Reactions might include minor side effects ...

The RCEM’s GreenED initiative suggests sustainable actions that all hospital staff can take to help tackle climate change and ...

This is the most recent version of the national Cancer Drugs Fund list, and replaces any earlier versions. It contains updates to the previous list, as well as new drugs and indications which have ...

2 Non-stimulant ADHD medications of different classifications work in different ways. Both Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists and SNRIs affect norepinephrine (or noradrenaline) levels in the nervous ...

Drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster Ozempic can cut drug and alcohol abuse by up to 50% according to a new study, adding to mounting evidence that the drugs yield health benefits beyond ...

Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021 provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the measurable effects and potential ...

This photo provided by the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in New York shows a bag of pink cocaine in January 2023. (Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in New York via AP) A ...

In the United Kingdom, drug misuse is one of the major reasons for fatalities of people aged between 16 and 40 years. In 2022, over 2,664 deaths among males and 1,195 deaths among females in ...

Dementia treatment is more than just medication. It can include lifestyle changes, multimodal therapy, and environmental management, as well. Your dementia treatment plan will depend on underlying ...