By Morgan Nwanguma Two already-approved drugs may work together to combat fatty liver disease and reduce the deadly cardiovascular risks that often come with it. […]
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Nigeria Must End the Tramadol Threat with a Total Import Ban
Nigeria’s struggle with opioid abuse will not be won through half measures. The current quasi-ban on Tramadol – restricting but not eliminating imports, leaves the […]
Highly potent cholesterol-lowering medication slashes risk of heart attack by 31%
By Morgan Nwanguma A powerful cholesterol-lowering drug may be reshaping the prevention of heart disease. Researchers have found that evolocumab, a medicine usually prescribed for […]
Can AI Replace Scientists in Drug Discovery?
By Evans Matthews The pharmaceutical world is undergoing a seismic shift. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once a futuristic concept, is now at the forefront of drug […]
Tackling Postpartum Hemorrhage: Life-Saving Medicines and Distribution Challenges
By Evans Matthews Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) – defined as excessive bleeding after childbirth, remains the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, claiming tens of thousands […]
Acne and Rosacea in Adult Men: Optimizing Long-Term Pharmacotherapy
By Evans Matthews For many men, skin conditions like acne and rosacea are assumed to be relics of adolescence or cosmetic inconveniences. Yet across the […]
Repurposed Drugs: Old Medicines, New Life-Saving Uses
By Evans Matthews In the high-stakes world of modern medicine, discovering a brand-new drug can take more than a decade and cost billions of dollars. […]
Balancing Innovation and Safety in First-in-Human Trials
By Evans Matthews Medical innovation often begins with a leap into the unknown. Before new medicines or therapies can transform patient care, they must first […]
Novel “super antibiotic” EVG7 halts lethal gut disease without obliterating the microbiome
By Morgan Nwanguma A newly developed antibiotic known as EVG7 may offer a highly effective way to combat Clostridioides difficile, a dangerous gut bacterium that […]
The 2026 PSN Colloquium: A Milestone for Nigeria’s Pharma Ambition
The 2026 Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) Colloquium, held recently in Adamawa State from March 29 to April 1, 2026, marked a pivotal moment in […]
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