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BORDEAUX, France — Could AEF0117, a drug that has a novel mechanism of action in the brain, be the drug to fight cannabis addiction? Results from a phase 2a clinical trial that examined the efficacy of AEF0117 in patients with cannabis use disorder have created quite a stir. The study was published in Nature Medicine. Not only did AEF0117 weaken the effects of cannabis, but it also decreased a person's desire to use it, all without causing withdrawal symptoms. These findings have generated a significant buzz in the scientific and medical community. 2023-06-23

It's tough to keep up with the proliferation of monoclonal antibodies. Seems every day I'm confronted by a patient who's using a new drug with a name ending in "mab." That drug blocks a cellular receptor I haven't heard of that's involved in a cascade of interactions I haven't thought about since medical school. The resulting disruption reduces disease burden, typically at great expense to the medical system, the patient, or both. We've truly entered the era of precision medicine. It's not enough to understand disease; you also must know its heterogeneous expression so that you can prescribe the 'mab that targets the biology responsible for variants in behavior. 2023-07-06

Choosing the right partner to add to your practice takes planning and strategic decision-making. When the match is right, the benefits can be significant: more hands to share the load of running a medical practice, and increased revenue and expanded patient population. A partner can bring in new, complementary strengths and skills. Adding a partner is also a way to prepare for the future by setting your practice up for a smooth transition if you or another partner is looking toward retirement. 2023-07-11

In March 2023, four "medical tourists" from South Carolina who were seeking healthcare in Mexico were kidnapped by a drug cartel. Two were killed when they were trapped in a shootout. One of them was scheduled for tummy-tuck surgery, and others were seeking cheaper prescription drugs. 2023-07-24

25 June 2024 — A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths, and 0.6 million deaths to psychoactive drug use. Notably, 2 million of alcohol and 0.4 million of drug-attributable deaths were among men.WHO’s … 2024-06-26