Epinephrine and norepinephrine are naturally made in the body, where they're best known for activating the fight-or-flight response to stress. They both function as hormones and neurotransmitters; ...

"While recognizing this was an allergic reaction, the medical staff waited over 20 minutes before administering epinephrine, causing Maya's condition to worsen," the complaint said. The child was ...

The lawsuit alleges healthcare staff then waited more than 20 minutes to give Maya epinephrine, the medication in an Epi-Pen used to treat allergic reactions. open image in gallery Maya Getahun ...

Drucker and three co-winners made discoveries about glucagon-like peptide-1 in their labs. The other recipient of the award, Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, who works for Novo Nordisk, led the way in ...

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are transforming the treatment landscape for type 2 diabetes ( T2D) and obesity, in addition to their cardiovascular benefits. These drugs also ...

The 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences has been awarded to five scientists for the discovery and characterization of the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1 — findings that subsequently ...

pennmedicine.upenn.edu Background/aims Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists regulate blood glucose and are commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Recent work showed that ...

Americans have struggled to afford the blockbuster class of weight loss medications called GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, receptor agonists. The drugs were first used to treat diabetes but ...

Epinephrine (also called adrenaline) and norepinephrine (also called noradrenaline) have a lot in common. Both are hormones that travel through your body, affecting many tissues and organs. Both ...

EPINEPHRINE AS A CASE STUDY IN ACCESSIBILITY The challenges surrounding global access to critical medications are evident in emergency treatments such as epinephrine for anaphylaxis. Despite being ...

This type of reaction can occur within minutes after a sting and can be fatal. You need to use epinephrine (adrenaline) or to get to an emergency room as soon as possible. A mild allergic reaction ...