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Pharmacy / Pharmacology - Sep 28, 2018 Edition

	September 28, 2018
	Pharmacy / Pharmacology
	The latest pharmacy / pharmacology news from News Medical

What are Small Molecules?

Small molecules have been a crucial part of pharmaceutical research over the last century, and make up the vast majority of commercially marketed drugs today, despite the increase in the number of biologics available currently.

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			Low doses of common pesticide impact vertebrate neurodevelopment New research published in Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry reveals that low doses of a commonly used pesticide potentially harm the Northern Leopard frog by inhibiting their brain development.

			Analysis does not find any safety concerns of bivalent HPV vaccine Infection with human papillomavirus can cause certain cancers in women and men, but HPV vaccines are highly effective in preventing infection with oncogenic HPV types.

	Study examines unnecessary medicine use in patients with advanced lung cancer Individuals with advanced lung cancer often have other comorbid conditions, and many may be on complex, costly, and even inappropriate medication regimens.

	ADHD patients have increased risk of developing Parkinson's and other similar diseases While about 11 percent of children (4-17 years old) nationwide have been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, the long-term health effects of having ADHD and of common ADHD medications remains understudied.

	Why Stereo-Selective Metabolism in Drug Discovery and Development is Important A quote from Rudolph Buchheim, an experimental pharmacologist who lived from 1820 to 1879, summarizes the nature and importance of studies in drug metabolism

	Researchers take major step forward in finding safe and non-addictive pain killer With the support of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine have been working to find a safe, non-addictive pain killer to help fight the current opioid crisis in this country.

	Scientists develop new way to see brain cells talk, shedding light on neurological diseases Scientists have developed a way to see brain cells talk – to actually see neurons communicate in bright, vivid color. The new lab technique is set to provide long-needed answers about the brain and neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and depression.

	Immune system may join battle against opioid addiction The same immune system that fights infection and the flu could join the battle against opioid addiction, new research out of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research indicates.