Eli Lilly biochemist David Wong (left) played an instrumental role in the discovery of Prozac. Source: Oregon State University, used with permission In the history of psychiatry, a few discoveries ...

A common option that’s used to primarily alleviate mild joint pain and stiffness is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Unlike acetaminophen, which only relieves pain ...

Final results of the OCEAN(a)-DOSE trial – published in the New England Journal of Medicine – showed that the small, interfering RNA (siRNA) drug reduced Lp(a) levels compared to placebo at ...

Verona Pharma has blockbuster hopes for its recently approved drug for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), and preliminary sales figures for the drug suggest it is heading in the right ...

Occasionally, drug names are short and snappy. But more often, they seem more like something from Greek or Norse mythology. While these names may seem overwhelming at first, they're chosen with ...

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