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Scientific illustration depicting pemafibrate and telmisartan reducing liver fat in rat and zebrafish MASLD models, with before-and-after liver views and lab researchers.

Pemafibrate and telmisartan cut liver fat in MASLD animal models, study suggests

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Researchers in Barcelona report that the lipid drug pemafibrate and the blood-pressure medicine telmisartan reduced diet-induced liver fat in rats and in a zebrafish model of fatty liver disease, with a half-dose combination performing as well as full doses of either drug alone. The work, published in Pharmacological Research, also describes a role for the PCK1 protein in telmisartan’s liver effects and argues that clinical trials would be needed to confirm any benefit in people.

Police foil distribution of 1,000 ecstasy pills in north Jakarta

Polda Metro Jaya has foiled the distribution of ecstasy and methamphetamine at an apartment in Penjaringan, North Jakarta. Two suspects were detained along with 1,000 ecstasy pills and 115 grams of shabu as evidence.

Cipinang prison chief comments on drug network bust at B Fashion Hotel

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Cipinang Class I Prison chief Wachid Wibowo spoke about the joint raid that uncovered ecstasy and etomidate-laced vape trafficking at B Fashion Hotel and The Seven in West Jakarta.

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Minas Gerais Military Police arrested two men aged 21 and 23 on the night of April 16 in Poços de Caldas, southern Minas Gerais, in one of the city's largest drug seizures. Triggered by an anonymous tip, the operation seized over 40 kg of marijuana, ecstasy, LSD and other substances, plus R$ 26,000 in cash and stolen vehicles.

Ex-Suntory chairman referred to prosecutors over supplement imports

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Former Suntory Holdings chairman Takeshi Niinami has been referred to prosecutors without arrest, along with a female acquaintance, over allegations of importing illegal supplements. Investigative sources said the supplements from the United States contained prohibited levels of THC, a cannabis-derived substance. Niinami denies the allegations.

President Kast to take drug test this Wednesday

President José Antonio Kast will attend a laboratory at 10 a.m. this Wednesday for a drug test, the first since taking office. He will do so amid opposition criticism over ministers' delay in complying with the law requiring it upon assuming duties. He will use the occasion to announce related measures.

Man captured and minor apprehended for alleged microtrafficking in Garzón

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In Garzón's La Libertad neighborhood, authorities captured a man with doses of bazuco ready for sale and apprehended a teenager with tusi for distribution. The incidents happened amid operations against local drug trafficking. Both were placed at the disposal of competent authorities.

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