SCIENTISTS in the US have
discovered new so-called “taste
receptors” in the lungs which could
lead to new treatments for asthma.
The receptors in lung smooth
muscle do not send signals to the
brain, but do respond protectively
when exposed to bitter substances.
“They all opened the airway
more profoundly than any known
drug that we have for the treatment
of asthma or chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease,” said research
leader Stephen Liggett fromt he
University of Maryland.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 25 Oct 10 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 25 Oct 10
RESPONDING to the findings from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, a recent government initiative aims to improve medication management in residential aged care facilities by introducing on-site pharmacists.
RESEARCHERS at Charles Darwin University (CDU) are advancing a novel drug delivery system that could potentially eliminate the need for injections to treat various chronic diseases.
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