A University of Michigan-led study provided evidence of the efficacy of a new drug-induced liver injury screening platform using human liver organoids, or tiny 3D models of organs developed from patients’ stem cells that grow in petri dishes.

Stopping or reducing doses of prescription medicine, also called deprescribing, is something many older adults would like to do, and some have already done without medical guidance. Medication reviews could help.

Study shows early treatment with specific antibiotics depletes the body of gut anaerobes that protect against pneumonia, organ failure and mortality.

Arthritis – both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis – affects most adults over 50 and limits the activity of many. Pain drugs and supplements to ease pain can interact and cause health risks.

Generic anti-seizure drugs’ costs went down during the same time, study shows

The VA’s efforts to reduce use of risky antipsychotic medications in its nursing homes succeeded – but use of other medications with less evidence behind them rose.

The findings could lead to repurposing drugs for patients with the sometimes-fatal condition.

A team examines barriers to the use of a proven strategy to protect the stomachs of patients at high risk for bleeding.

Narcotics after surgery often lead to side effects such as nausea, vomiting and itching.

Study findings bring researchers closer to the “holy grail” for neutralizing and preventing harmful blood clots that can occur in potentially several diseases.

Patients with psoriasis may hold clues in their genetic profile to predicting anti-TNF treatment response, furthering the application of precision medicine.

Many are taking steroids that could increase risk of COVID-related hospitalization, researchers say.

People with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia often receive medications for depression, anxiety, agitation, sleep problems, apathy and other behavioral issues. But combinations of three or more can be dangerous.

Osteopontin is discovered as the culprit behind these patients’ main cause of death. However, a repurposed immunosuppressive drug may combat the pro-inflammatory protein.

A research scientist and his team examine the relationship between proton pump inhibitors, endoscopy, esophageal conditions and psychological distress for patients with GERD.