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Misuse of Over-the-Counter Medicines: Drugs Are Not Candies
Self-medication is a common strategy among Czechs when dealing with minor health issues. However, many patients are unaware that even over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can be harmful if misused. The State Institute for Drug Control (SÚKL), together with other European medicines regulatory authorities, has launched the awareness campaign “Medicines Are Not Candies” to educate the public on responsible use of non-prescription medicines.
Does Medical Cannabis Relieve Chronic Pain?
Interest in medical cannabis has grown sharply in recent years, yet scientific evidence of its…
AI Companions May Help – or Harm – Teenagers
AI companions are quickly becoming a part of teenage life. A new U.S. study shows that over half of…
Enzyme Replacement Therapy May Improve Hearing in ENPP1 Deficiency
ENPP1 (ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1) deficiency is a rare but devastating…
Does Neonatal BCG Vaccination Help Prevent Asthma?
Asthma is a widespread condition that can significantly impact quality of life, and despite…
AI in Clinical Dermatology? New Model Supports Diagnosis
Skin conditions affect up to 70% of the global population. Fast and accurate diagnosis is therefore…
Ketchup Has a Long History – and Was Originally Intended as Medicine
Behind the globally consumed condiment generating billions in sales lies a story full of radical…
Pancreatic Cancer Vaccines – A New Hope in Oncology
Ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas remains one of the most lethal malignancies, with a global…
Does It Matter Which Arm You Use for a Booster Shot?
The arm you choose for a booster vaccination might actually matter. A study published in the…
New Imaging Probe Lights Up Brain Tumors
A promising innovation in tumor visualization using fatty acid uptake has been introduced by a team…