drugs

Mexican border city asks for UN help

Seamus Esparza — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:44:52 -0600

In Ciudad Juarez a group of Mexican business leaders have proposed requesting UN peace keepers to quell the growing violence. The sister city to El Paso, TX is experiencing levels of violence that the Mexican army can barely control. About 2000 people have been murdered so far this year.

Magnetism may turn drugs on and off

harminka — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:00:22 -0500

Many medical conditions, such as chronic pain, cancer and diabetes, require medications that cannot be taken orally, but must be dosed intermittently, on an as-needed basis, over a long period of time. A few delivery techniques have been developed, using an implanted heat source, an implanted electronic chip or other stimuli as an "on-off" switch to release the drugs into the body.

Novartis Flu Vaccine May Work in One Dose

Michael Santo — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:44:47 -0500

On Thursday, Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis said that one of its swine flu vaccines may work with just one dose. Previously, experts and the company had thought that two flu shots would be needed.

Shake and Bake Meth Is Meth Made Easier

Gabriel Dorman — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:49:02 -0500

Shake and Bake. It's not just for chicken anymore. The once famous bread crumb coating for chicken and pork is now being used to describe the faster and easier way to make methamphetamine. Shake and bake meth is all the rage, allowing meth users and makers to produce the drug on the run and in smaller doses thereby bypassing the laws intended to stop the production of this deadly drug.

Michael Jackson Overloaded with Propofol When He Died: Report

Michael Santo — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:37:08 -0500

The mystery, if it was in fact one, of Michael Jackson's death appears over. According to a search warrant affidavit unsealed today in Houston, L.A. County coroner's officials found lethal levels of the powerful anesthetic propofol in Michael Jackson's body.

Miami Heat F Michael Beasley Enters Rehab

Michael Santo — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:46:57 -0500

The temptation is strong, for those who have the kind of money that pro sports figures have, to party, party, party, and that includes the temptation to use drugs. On Monday it was reported that Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley has checked into rehab.

Suspended NASCAR Driver Jeremy Mayfield's Stepmother Arrested

Michael Santo — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:26:20 -0500

This certainly casts some doubt on the veracity of this witness, although it does nothing to erase to multiple positive drug test results. The stepmother of Jeremy Mayfield and a witness for NASCAR in defending its suspension of the Sprint Cup driver, was arrested Saturday night after an incident at his Catawba County house. That's Lisa Mayfield's none-too-pretty mugshot attached to this post.

Developing New Safer Form Of Pain-relievers

harminka — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:07:14 -0500

Scientists in Louisiana are reporting development of a process for producing large batches of a new and potentially safer form of acetaminophen, the widely used pain-reliever now the source of growing concern over its potentially toxic effects on the liver.

New drugs faster from natural compounds

harminka — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:44:52 -0500

Researchers have invented computational tools to decode and rapidly determine whether natural compounds collected in oceans and forests are new—or if these pharmaceutically promising compounds have already been described and are therefore not patentable.

Nitroxyl Detection Methof Will Boost Cardiac Drug Research

harminka — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:58:44 -0500

Wake Forest University scientists have developed a new research tool in the pursuit of heart medications based on the compound nitroxyl by identifying unique chemical markers for its presence in biological systems.

Newly Found Mineral May Help To Develop new Antibiotics

harminka — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:55:42 -0500

A mineral found at health food stores could be the key to developing a new line of antibiotics for bacteria that commonly cause diarrhea, tooth decay and, in some severe cases, death.

Franck's Pharmacy Admits Guilt in Polo Pony Deaths

Michael Santo — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:51:36 -0500

Franck's Pharmacy in Ocala, Fla., admitted on Thursday that it was responsible for the deaths of 21 Venezuelan polo ponies by incorrectly preparing medication for the animals.