Psychiatrist Viljard Veede emphasizes that there is no miracle cure for treating addictions and urges people to seek professional help to understand and address the causes of addiction, which are often related to mental well-being. (translated)
The use of a new open dialogue model in mental health treatment, which involves the patient's loved ones, can reduce the likelihood of admission to psychiatric hospitals and improve the patient's quality of life compared to traditional treatment methods, as demonstrated by a study conducted in the UK. (translated)
A study by Yale scientists shows that the effectiveness of weight loss medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, is no longer solely based on appetite suppression but also depends on the proper functioning of brain cells that induce feelings of hunger. (translated)
Scientists warn that the drug tadalafil, used to treat erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate, may increase the risk of blindness, which is why long-term users are advised to have their vision checked regularly. (translated)
Studies show that over the past twenty-five years, common pain relievers, rather than alcohol, have been the main cause of liver damage, leading to a sharp increase in the number of drug-related liver injuries at poison control centers in the United States. (translated)
Scientists have conducted the first study to treat vision impairments with mitochondria injected into the eye, which led to a temporary pupil reaction to light, but the effect lasted only about four weeks and the study could not confirm the long-term effectiveness of the treatment method. (translated)
The price of Moderna shares doubled after the publication of successful trial results for an mRNA-based cancer vaccine, which showed that it helps high-risk melanoma patients prevent cancer recurrence or spread. Both investors and scientists are critically awaiting these results, as they could open doors to a new treatment sector and improve Moderna's financial position. (translated)
The health of Chechnya's leader Ramzan Kadyrov has sharply deteriorated, as his mobility has decreased and independent sources report that he is suffering from severe health problems, including incurable pancreatic necrosis, which brings serious complications. (translated)
Austrian and German scientists have discovered a new method for making quantum entanglement more stable and controllable, which could significantly impact drug development, logistics, and future quantum networks. (translated)
The new depression drug BPL-003, which has strong support from the world's leading pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly, offers hope to millions of people with severe mental health disorders by using a new mechanism of action that restores brain connections and provides relief within a few hours. (translated)
A study by Estonian scientists shows that the red alga Gracilaria corticata contains compounds that may help in the treatment of immune diseases and skin cancer, depending on their processing temperature, offering a new direction in drug development. (translated)
A man from Northern Norway, who was incorrectly prescribed thyroid cancer medication for about 18 years, won a lawsuit against the state and received significant compensation, highlighting the severe consequences of long-term medical negligence and misdiagnosis. (translated)
Researchers from Tallinn University of Technology developed 31 mirror-image molecular structures that enable the creation of next-generation tactile sensor materials, opening new possibilities for the precise differentiation of mirror-image molecules in the fields of pharmaceuticals, food, and environmental monitoring. (translated)
Moderna's new mRNA flu vaccine has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and will be available to adults over 50 starting this upcoming winter, despite ongoing skepticism and conspiracy theories. (translated)
Researchers at the University of Tartu are studying the risk factors that predispose individuals to Parkinson's disease in order to better understand this worsening and currently incurable disease, which is represented in Estonia by an aging population. (translated)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new oral cholesterol medication called Lipfendra, which is the first PCSK9 inhibitor and allows for more effective control of high cholesterol. (translated)
British health officials have received reports of more than 200 deaths that may be linked to popular weight loss injections, but experts emphasize that these reports must be interpreted in the context of millions of prescriptions issued, where the benefits of the medications usually outweigh the risks. (translated)
A study conducted by researchers from the Estonian University of Life Sciences together with Ukrainian colleagues shows that armed conflicts accelerate the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, as environmental pollution and the deterioration of health care systems in war zones lead to increased drug resistance. (translated)
Scientists at Tallinn University of Technology have discovered that it is possible to cross the blood-brain barrier in laboratory conditions using nanodiamonds and deliver drugs against neurotoxins, which may enable more effective treatment of diseases affecting the central nervous system in the future. (translated)
Research shows that the causes of fibromyalgia are related to brain tissues and nerve cells, identifying 26 gene variants, including in the HTT gene, which highlight central nervous system hypersensitivity and provide a basis for the development of new drugs. (translated)
