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DefinitionMetronidazole is a synthetic nitroimidazole derivative with antiprotozoal and antibacterial activities. Although its mechanism of action is not fully elucidated, un-ionized metronidazole is readily taken up by obligate anaerobic organisms and...
Neuropathic pain? is pain? caused by damage or disease affecting the somatosensory nervous system. Neuropathic pain? may be associated with abnormal sensations called dysesthesia or pain from normally non-painful stimuli (allodynia). It may...
Nitazoxanide is a synthetic benzamide with antiprotozoal activity. Nitazoxanide exerts its antiprotozoal activity by interfering with the pyruvate ferredoxin/flavodoxin oxidoreductase dependent electron transfer reaction, which is essential to anaerobic energy metabolism. PFOR...
DefinitionProton Pump Inhibitors linked to liver disease, researchers find?Researchers have found evidence that use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may cause changes to gut bacteria that can promote...
DefinitionSelumetinib/Findings from a phase 2 clinical trial show that the drug selumetinib improves outcomes for children with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). In the...
DefinitionStem Cell Therapies /Researchers hope stem cells will one day be effective in the treatment of many medical conditions and diseases. But unproven stem cell treatments...
DefinitionTiemonium Methylsulfate is a synthetic antispasmodic agent. Tiemonium strengthens calcium bonding with phospholipids and proteins thus stabilizing the cell membrane of the GI tract.Tiemonium Methylsulphate is...
DefinitionViagra for Men? But whats about Female.Flibanserin is a medication approved for the treatment of pre-menopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder(HSDD).The medication increases the number of satisfying sexual events...
DefinitionThis is a list of wars and conflicts in Asia, particularly East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Russia. For a list of conflicts in Southwest Asia, Asia...
DefinitionWhat Are The Most Common Side Effects of Antibiotics/Antibiotics also called an antibacterial type of antimicrobial drug used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial? infections. They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. A limited number of antibiotics also...
