Gene-infused nanoparticles that combat disease work better when they include plant-based relatives of cholesterol, new research shows.
That's because the shape and structure of the plant-derived sterols help the genes get where they need to be inside cells.
A new study suggests that roughly half of the opioid prescriptions written by dentists in the United States exceed the three-day supply recommended by federal dental pain-management guidelines.
November 12, 2012 -- For the third year, the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University and the Oregon Health Authority will sponsor “AWARE at the Square” in Portland, a health education event about antibiotic use and resistance.
The event will be at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland on Friday, Nov. 16, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. OSU pharmacy students will be available to discuss these issues, as well as help people learn ways to prevent infection and talk to their doctor about when they really need antibiotics.
