Medication

Israeli PolyPid signs $320 million deal to sell drug preventing surgical infections in US, Canada

D-PLEX100 is designed to provide local, prolonged, and controlled antibacterial activity directly at the surgical site to prevent abdominal surgical site infections.

Medications. Ilustrative.
Pills

Europe, Israel, and the medical record of a nation - opinion

Illustration: Headache

Taking Acamol or Nurofen without thinking? This is the mistake that could put you at risk

People think that if it's an over-the-counter painkiller, there's no reason to worry

Millions of people make this mistake with painkillers – and it's dangerous


The fruit that could disrupt medication activity

In some patients, even a single glass of juice can alter the breakdown of a medication in the body and increase its concentration in the blood.

Anyone taking regular medications should check with their doctor or pharmacist to see if they are permitted to consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice

Within just 5 years: ADHD drug consumption in Israel has doubled

A new study by the Ministry of Health reveals a sharp spike in the consumption of ADHD medications alongside a dramatic shift in the types of drugs prescribed in Israel.

ADHD is currently considered one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in the world

The prescription that became a daily habit: The medication you probably do not need

Millions of people worldwide take heartburn medications, often continuing them for years without stopping to ask whether the treatment is still necessary.

Heartburn

Taking multiple medications together every day? You must read this

Nearly half of the world's older population takes five medications or more. Ostensibly – this is supposed to protect them. In practice – other things happen.

Pills

The mistake that worsens the side effects of weight-loss injections

Wegovy and Mounjaro have revolutionized obesity treatment and led to significant weight loss for many patients – but with it came unpleasant side effects.

Weight-loss injection

8 things people using weight loss injections should not do

GLP-1 type medications help control appetite and lose weight – and there are 8 habits that will prevent you from enjoying their full benefit, and may cause unpleasant side effects.

Experts recommend that patients on GLP-1 type medications exercise extra caution when consuming alcohol because it will worsen gastrointestinal side effects

Israeli-founded AI biotech Immunai expands AstraZeneca cancer collaboration

The expanded agreement extends and broadens the companies’ multi-year collaboration in oncology through 2027, according to the statement.

A vial and sryinge are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken January 11, 2021

Taking medications for irritable bowel syndrome? This is the worrying finding from a huge study

A huge study found a link between some medications – especially antidepressants and anti-diarrheal drugs – and an increased risk of mortality, mainly with prolonged use.

Illustration: Irritable bowel syndrome

Study found possible link between weight loss medications and osteoporosis

A new study points to a link between the use of popular weight loss drugs and medical conditions such as osteoporosis and gout.

Weight loss medication

7 medications that do not work well with coffee

Drinking coffee in the morning is a regular habit for many, but studies reveal that combining caffeine with certain medications may cancel their effect and even cause side effects.

A cup of coffee