A specific combination of drugs designed to protect the kidneys may be damaging the organ, according to research from the University of Virginia School Medicine. Researchers identified the potential problem while studying strange kidney lesions in mice that cannot make the enzyme renin. Such lesions are also seen in patients with high blood pressure. The… Continue reading Study: Some Drugs for Kidneys May Damage the Organ
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A New Cancer Drug Combines Effectively with Common Chemo Drug
Researchers have found a way to increase the effectiveness of a widely used cancer drug while decreasing the risk of serious side effects, according to a new study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The findings are currently available in the journal Scientific Reports. UTMB… Continue reading A New Cancer Drug Combines Effectively with Common Chemo Drug
A New Use for Probiotics: Treating Hay Fever
A probiotic combination, already in use to maintain digestive health, may also help reduce hay fever symptoms, if it’s taken during allergy season, according to new research. Many published studies have shown a probiotic’s ability to regulate the body’s immune response to allergies, but not all of the probiotics show a benefit, University of Florida… Continue reading A New Use for Probiotics: Treating Hay Fever