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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Can psychedelics treat depression? Maybe, and you might not even have to take a trip

Dextromethorphan, a common ingredient in cough medications known for recreational use, is being repurposed as part of a legally approved antidepressant treatment by Axsome Therapeutics. [ more ]
#rsv-vaccine
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Moderna secures a second FDA vaccine approval as Spikevax sales plummet

Moderna's mRESVIA vaccine approved by FDA for adults 60 and older, showing high efficacy against RSV. [ more ]
Cbsnews
1 week ago
Medicine

FDA approves first RSV vaccine for at-risk adults in their 50s

FDA approved GSK's RSV vaccine for age 50+, expanding from age 60+.
CDC may recommend vaccination for adults 50-59, enhancing public health benefits. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Moderna secures a second FDA vaccine approval as Spikevax sales plummet

Moderna's mRESVIA vaccine approved by FDA for adults 60 and older, showing high efficacy against RSV. [ more ]
Cbsnews
1 week ago
Medicine

FDA approves first RSV vaccine for at-risk adults in their 50s

FDA approved GSK's RSV vaccine for age 50+, expanding from age 60+.
CDC may recommend vaccination for adults 50-59, enhancing public health benefits. [ more ]
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#bladder-cancer
News Center
3 weeks ago
OMG science

New Biomarker May Predict Treatment Response in Bladder Cancer - News Center

Patients with metastatic urothelial cancer and high NECTIN4 gene expression respond significantly better to enfortumab vedotin treatment. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Medicine

FDA approves bladder cancer treatment by Culver City company

FDA approved new bladder cancer treatment Anktiva by ImmunityBio, activating immune response in patients who didn't respond to prior therapies. [ more ]
News Center
3 weeks ago
OMG science

New Biomarker May Predict Treatment Response in Bladder Cancer - News Center

Patients with metastatic urothelial cancer and high NECTIN4 gene expression respond significantly better to enfortumab vedotin treatment. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Medicine

FDA approves bladder cancer treatment by Culver City company

FDA approved new bladder cancer treatment Anktiva by ImmunityBio, activating immune response in patients who didn't respond to prior therapies. [ more ]
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Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Hims & Hers Health stock price nears record high on news that it will offer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs amid shortages

Hims & Hers Health announced the addition of GLP-1 injectable drugs to its offerings at significantly reduced prices, leading to a surge in stock prices. [ more ]
#neuralink
TESLARATI
4 weeks ago
Medicine

Neuralink gets FDA approval for second brain implant patient: WSJ

The Neuralink brain implant company has gained FDA approval for human trials, with potential to restore autonomy to quadriplegic individuals. [ more ]
Engadget
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Another patient will get Neuralink's brain implant

Neuralink approved for second brain implant procedure for patients with ALS, spinal cord injuries or quadriplegia. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 weeks ago
Medicine

FDA approves Neuralink's brain chip for second patient

Neuralink received FDA approval for second patient after resolving brain chip issues. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Unpacking the ethical issues swirling around Neuralink

Neuralink's N1 device enables patients to carry out actions through concentration alone.
The N1 implant combines advanced technologies and has received approval from the FDA for human trials. [ more ]
TESLARATI
4 weeks ago
Medicine

Neuralink gets FDA approval for second brain implant patient: WSJ

The Neuralink brain implant company has gained FDA approval for human trials, with potential to restore autonomy to quadriplegic individuals. [ more ]
Engadget
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Another patient will get Neuralink's brain implant

Neuralink approved for second brain implant procedure for patients with ALS, spinal cord injuries or quadriplegia. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 weeks ago
Medicine

FDA approves Neuralink's brain chip for second patient

Neuralink received FDA approval for second patient after resolving brain chip issues. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Unpacking the ethical issues swirling around Neuralink

Neuralink's N1 device enables patients to carry out actions through concentration alone.
The N1 implant combines advanced technologies and has received approval from the FDA for human trials. [ more ]
moreneuralink
MedCity News
1 month ago
OMG science

Amgen Drug for Aggressive Type of Lung Cancer Wins Accelerated FDA Approval - MedCity News

FDA approved a new Amgen drug, Imdelltra, for second-line treatment of small cell lung cancer, offering patients another option. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
OMG science

F.D.A. Approves Drug for Persistently Deadly Form of Lung Cancer

The FDA approved a new treatment, tarlatamab, for small cell lung cancer patients with limited life expectancy, showing potential with tripled life expectancy and practice-changing impact. [ more ]
#clinical-trials
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Medicine

As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidence

MDMA's potential for PTSD treatment faces uncertainty in FDA approval. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Medicine

FDA approval of cancer treatment provides new weapon against tumors

CAR-T therapy is successful in some blood cancers but not yet approved for solid tumors. Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) use immune cells from a patient's tumor for treatment. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Misconduct claims may derail MDMA psychedelic treatment for PTSD

FDA considering MDMA for PTSD treatment pending research validity. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Medicine

As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidence

MDMA's potential for PTSD treatment faces uncertainty in FDA approval. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Medicine

FDA approval of cancer treatment provides new weapon against tumors

CAR-T therapy is successful in some blood cancers but not yet approved for solid tumors. Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) use immune cells from a patient's tumor for treatment. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Misconduct claims may derail MDMA psychedelic treatment for PTSD

FDA considering MDMA for PTSD treatment pending research validity. [ more ]
moreclinical-trials
Wareable
1 month ago
Wearables

Apple Watch AFib feature receives new FDA approval - can now be used in clinical studies - Wareable

The Apple Watch's AFib feature is the first 'digital health technology' to receive MMDT approval from the FDA, allowing its use in clinical studies. [ more ]
#clinical-trial
News Center
1 month ago
Design

Skin Patch Improves Treatment for Pediatric Milk Allergies - News Center

Daily immunotherapy via dermal patch reduced risks in children with cow's milk allergy. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Medicine

$158,000 ALS drug pulled from market after failing in large clinical trial

The drug Relyvrio, approved for ALS treatment, did not show benefits in a clinical trial and is being pulled from the market.
The FDA approved Relyvrio despite shaky data, and the drug's failure highlights the need for more effective ALS treatments. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Medicine

A.L.S. Drug Relyvrio Fails Clinical Trial and May Be Withdrawn From the Market

FDA-approved ALS treatment Relyvrio failed a large clinical trial.
Results showed the treatment did not work better than a placebo. [ more ]
News Center
1 month ago
Design

Skin Patch Improves Treatment for Pediatric Milk Allergies - News Center

Daily immunotherapy via dermal patch reduced risks in children with cow's milk allergy. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Medicine

$158,000 ALS drug pulled from market after failing in large clinical trial

The drug Relyvrio, approved for ALS treatment, did not show benefits in a clinical trial and is being pulled from the market.
The FDA approved Relyvrio despite shaky data, and the drug's failure highlights the need for more effective ALS treatments. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Medicine

A.L.S. Drug Relyvrio Fails Clinical Trial and May Be Withdrawn From the Market

FDA-approved ALS treatment Relyvrio failed a large clinical trial.
Results showed the treatment did not work better than a placebo. [ more ]
moreclinical-trial
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Medicine

DEA to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk drug, reports say

The US Drug Enforcement Administration is poised to reclassify marijuana to a lower-risk drug category, aligning with health department recommendations and acknowledging potential medical benefits. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Medicine

F.D.A. Approves Antibiotic for Increasingly Hard-to-Treat Urinary Tract Infections

Pivmecillinam, a new antibiotic approved by the FDA for UTIs, offers a crucial solution for the increasing resistance to existing antimicrobial drugs. [ more ]
#weight-loss
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Wellness

Weight loss drug Zepbound may help people with obstructive sleep apnea, drugmaker says

Zepbound, a weight loss drug, shows potential in treating obstructive sleep apnea, with trial results prompting Eli Lilly to seek FDA approval for expanded use. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
Wellness

Is Wegovy Covered By Insurance? These Insurers Offer Coverage | Entrepreneur

Major health insurance companies in the U.S. are starting to cover Novo Nordisk's weight loss injection Wegovy.
The FDA approved Wegovy for heart health after a study showed it could reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by 20%. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Wellness

Weight loss drug Zepbound may help people with obstructive sleep apnea, drugmaker says

Zepbound, a weight loss drug, shows potential in treating obstructive sleep apnea, with trial results prompting Eli Lilly to seek FDA approval for expanded use. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
Wellness

Is Wegovy Covered By Insurance? These Insurers Offer Coverage | Entrepreneur

Major health insurance companies in the U.S. are starting to cover Novo Nordisk's weight loss injection Wegovy.
The FDA approved Wegovy for heart health after a study showed it could reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by 20%. [ more ]
moreweight-loss
Brooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

What's News, Breaking: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

New drug Zevtera approved by FDA to treat certain staph infections.
Elected officials aim to address the issue of squatters invading and vandalizing buildings. [ more ]
MedCity News
2 months ago
Health

Merck Drug for Heart and Lung Disorder Wins a First-in-Class FDA Approval

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare form of hypertension affecting lung arteries, leading to heart problems.
FDA approved a new Merck drug, Winrevair (sotatercept), which targets an underlying cause of PAH and helps alleviate symptoms. [ more ]
#mifepristone
WIRED
2 months ago
Health

The Real Reason Why Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER

The safety of mifepristone is a central issue in the case challenging FDA approval.
Emergency room visits following medication abortion are not necessarily indicative of safety concerns. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
3 days ago
Law

More Oregon leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion medicine

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld access to mifepristone, a key abortion drug, with Justice Kavanaugh's decision. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
4 days ago
Medicine

Oregon leaders react to high court ruling on abortion medicine

U.S. Supreme Court upholds access to mifepristone, a common abortion drug. [ more ]
The Mercury News
4 days ago
Law

Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication

Unanimous Supreme Court decision preserves access to mifepristone, a key medication in medical abortions, rejecting abortion opponents' legal challenge. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Health

The Real Reason Why Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER

The safety of mifepristone is a central issue in the case challenging FDA approval.
Emergency room visits following medication abortion are not necessarily indicative of safety concerns. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
3 days ago
Law

More Oregon leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion medicine

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld access to mifepristone, a key abortion drug, with Justice Kavanaugh's decision. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
4 days ago
Medicine

Oregon leaders react to high court ruling on abortion medicine

U.S. Supreme Court upholds access to mifepristone, a common abortion drug. [ more ]
The Mercury News
4 days ago
Law

Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication

Unanimous Supreme Court decision preserves access to mifepristone, a key medication in medical abortions, rejecting abortion opponents' legal challenge. [ more ]
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#medicare-coverage
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Health

Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease

Medicare to cover the obesity drug Wegovy for preventing heart attacks and strokes
Medicare guidance allows coverage for FDA-approved anti-obesity medications with additional benefits [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Health

Does Medicare cover Wegovy? Insurance provider could start covering certain weight loss drugs

Medicare may cover Wegovy for certain beneficiaries with heart disease.
CMS guidance allows using FDA-approved medications for specific uses under Part D plans. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Medicine

How Medicare can start covering a popular weight-loss drug for more people

Medicare may cover anti-obesity drug Wegovy for cardiovascular risks
Drug companies seek FDA approval for weight-loss drugs for various other conditions [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Health

Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease

Medicare to cover the obesity drug Wegovy for preventing heart attacks and strokes
Medicare guidance allows coverage for FDA-approved anti-obesity medications with additional benefits [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Health

Does Medicare cover Wegovy? Insurance provider could start covering certain weight loss drugs

Medicare may cover Wegovy for certain beneficiaries with heart disease.
CMS guidance allows using FDA-approved medications for specific uses under Part D plans. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Medicine

How Medicare can start covering a popular weight-loss drug for more people

Medicare may cover anti-obesity drug Wegovy for cardiovascular risks
Drug companies seek FDA approval for weight-loss drugs for various other conditions [ more ]
moremedicare-coverage
#gene-therapy
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Health

Lifesaving gene therapy for kids is world's priciest drug at $4.25M

Gene therapy approved for rare disease dramatically improves quality of life for children.
High price of the therapy raises concerns about affordability and access. [ more ]
MedCity News
5 months ago
Medicine

Vertex's CRISPR Gene Therapy Lands Another FDA Nod in a Rare Blood Disease

Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics' gene therapy, Casgevy, has received FDA approval as a treatment for beta thalassemia.
The therapy provides a one-time treatment option for transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia patients age 12 and older. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Health

Lifesaving gene therapy for kids is world's priciest drug at $4.25M

Gene therapy approved for rare disease dramatically improves quality of life for children.
High price of the therapy raises concerns about affordability and access. [ more ]
MedCity News
5 months ago
Medicine

Vertex's CRISPR Gene Therapy Lands Another FDA Nod in a Rare Blood Disease

Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics' gene therapy, Casgevy, has received FDA approval as a treatment for beta thalassemia.
The therapy provides a one-time treatment option for transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia patients age 12 and older. [ more ]
moregene-therapy
#wegovy
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Health

The FDA recently approved semaglutide (Wegovy) for preventing serious heart conditions in some people, but questions remain about how it works

Semaglutide (Wegovy) approved by FDA to prevent serious cardiovascular conditions for high-risk individuals
The approval expands the use of semaglutide to overweight or obese individuals with a history of cardiac events [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Health

Wegovy is no longer just a weight-loss drug

Wegovy was approved by the FDA to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in obese or overweight adults with established cardiovascular disease.
Wegovy has been shown to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiac events by 20%, cardiovascular death by 15%, and death from any cause by 19%. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Health

Wegovy Moves Beyond Weight Loss

Wegovy now approved for reducing cardiovascular risks in adults with heart disease and obesity
F.D.A. approval based on study showing Wegovy reduced heart attacks and strokes [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Health

Wegovy Is Good for More Than Just Weight Loss

Wegovy lowers cardiovascular risks in obese individuals with heart disease by 20%
Obesity drug Wegovy is a significant advancement in weight loss medication [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

FDA approves Wegovy for lowering heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients

Weight-loss drug Wegovy approved to reduce cardiovascular risk in overweight patients.
Wegovy can lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related deaths in patients with obesity. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Health

The FDA recently approved semaglutide (Wegovy) for preventing serious heart conditions in some people, but questions remain about how it works

Semaglutide (Wegovy) approved by FDA to prevent serious cardiovascular conditions for high-risk individuals
The approval expands the use of semaglutide to overweight or obese individuals with a history of cardiac events [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Health

Wegovy is no longer just a weight-loss drug

Wegovy was approved by the FDA to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in obese or overweight adults with established cardiovascular disease.
Wegovy has been shown to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiac events by 20%, cardiovascular death by 15%, and death from any cause by 19%. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Health

Wegovy Moves Beyond Weight Loss

Wegovy now approved for reducing cardiovascular risks in adults with heart disease and obesity
F.D.A. approval based on study showing Wegovy reduced heart attacks and strokes [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Health

Wegovy Is Good for More Than Just Weight Loss

Wegovy lowers cardiovascular risks in obese individuals with heart disease by 20%
Obesity drug Wegovy is a significant advancement in weight loss medication [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

FDA approves Wegovy for lowering heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients

Weight-loss drug Wegovy approved to reduce cardiovascular risk in overweight patients.
Wegovy can lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related deaths in patients with obesity. [ more ]
morewegovy
Nature
3 months ago
Health

First US drug approved for a liver disease surging around the world

First FDA-approved drug for a liver disease linked to obesity
Resmetirom approved to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) [ more ]
#blood-test
time.com
3 months ago
Health

A Blood Test for Colon Cancer Shows Promise

Blood test for colon cancer showed 83% accuracy in detecting cancers.
Colonoscopies remain the gold standard for colon cancer screening, detecting both tumors and precancerous growths. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

A simple blood test can detect colorectal cancer early, study finds

Blood test can detect 83% of colorectal cancer cases
FDA approval could offer a less invasive screening option [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Health

A Blood Test for Colon Cancer Shows Promise

Blood test for colon cancer showed 83% accuracy in detecting cancers.
Colonoscopies remain the gold standard for colon cancer screening, detecting both tumors and precancerous growths. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

A simple blood test can detect colorectal cancer early, study finds

Blood test can detect 83% of colorectal cancer cases
FDA approval could offer a less invasive screening option [ more ]
moreblood-test
Nature
3 months ago
Health

Researchers call for a major rethink of how Alzheimer's treatments are evaluated

Lecanemab approved by FDA for Alzheimer's treatment
Disease-modifying drugs target root cause and offer cumulative benefits [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Health

The Ozempic Revolution Is Stuck

Obesity drugs like Wegovy were originally created for different purposes, now being repurposed for heart health.
FDA approval of Wegovy for heart health could open access to more Americans, but drug shortages remain a significant barrier. [ more ]
Futurism
3 months ago
Health

Wegovy Approved to Cut Heart Disease and Stroke Risk

Weight loss drugs approved for heart health benefits
Semaglutide linked to cardiovascular risk reduction [ more ]
Engadget
3 months ago
Public health

FDA approves the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor

FDA approved first prescription-free CGM
Stelo designed for non-insulin users to monitor glucose levels [ more ]
#opill
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Wellness

First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Will Be Available Soon

Nonprescription birth control pill available for $19.99 a month in the U.S.
Opill approved as the most effective nonprescription birth control method, more effective than condoms and spermicides. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

First over-the-counter birth control pill heads to stores

Opill is the first birth control pill available over the counter in the U.S.
Opill is a progestin-only pill, meaning no estrogen in it. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Wellness

First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Will Be Available Soon

Nonprescription birth control pill available for $19.99 a month in the U.S.
Opill approved as the most effective nonprescription birth control method, more effective than condoms and spermicides. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

First over-the-counter birth control pill heads to stores

Opill is the first birth control pill available over the counter in the U.S.
Opill is a progestin-only pill, meaning no estrogen in it. [ more ]
moreopill
#food-allergies
Nature
3 months ago
Health

'Breakthrough' allergy drug: injection protects against severe food reactions

Asthma drug omalizumab shown to protect against severe food allergic reactions.
67% of those who received omalizumab could ingest small amounts of peanuts without reaction, compared to 7% with a placebo. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Health

FDA approves medication used to treat asthma for use in people with multiple food allergies

Xolair medication helps prevent severe food allergy reactions.
Xolair is approved by the FDA for preventing anaphylactic shock in patients with food allergies. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts

Xolair is a newly approved drug by the FDA to help protect against severe allergic reactions related to multiple food allergies
Xolair needs to be taken repeatedly every few weeks to reduce the risk of reactions over time. [ more ]
Nature
3 months ago
Health

'Breakthrough' allergy drug: injection protects against severe food reactions

Asthma drug omalizumab shown to protect against severe food allergic reactions.
67% of those who received omalizumab could ingest small amounts of peanuts without reaction, compared to 7% with a placebo. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Health

FDA approves medication used to treat asthma for use in people with multiple food allergies

Xolair medication helps prevent severe food allergy reactions.
Xolair is approved by the FDA for preventing anaphylactic shock in patients with food allergies. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts

Xolair is a newly approved drug by the FDA to help protect against severe allergic reactions related to multiple food allergies
Xolair needs to be taken repeatedly every few weeks to reduce the risk of reactions over time. [ more ]
morefood-allergies
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Wellness

Severe Frostbite Gets a Treatment That May Prevent Amputation

Frostbite treatment historically included rewarming, aspirin, amputation, and waiting for auto-amputation.
FDA approved iloprost as the first therapy for severe frostbite, improving blood circulation and limiting tissue damage. [ more ]
#abortion-pill
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Health

Flimsy Antiabortion Studies Cited in Case to Ban Mifepristone Are Retracted

Two studies retracted due to methodology issues and conflicts of interest, contrasting with previous research supporting mifepristone safety.
Abortion pill mifepristone, used in combination with misoprostol, is FDA-approved for early-stage abortions and is safe and effective. [ more ]
WIRED
4 days ago
Medicine

Supreme Court Upholds Access to Abortion Pill in Unanimous Vote

Supreme Court upheld FDA approval of the abortion pill mifepristone in a 9-0 decision, ending legal disputes over its availability. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Health

Flimsy Antiabortion Studies Cited in Case to Ban Mifepristone Are Retracted

Two studies retracted due to methodology issues and conflicts of interest, contrasting with previous research supporting mifepristone safety.
Abortion pill mifepristone, used in combination with misoprostol, is FDA-approved for early-stage abortions and is safe and effective. [ more ]
WIRED
4 days ago
Medicine

Supreme Court Upholds Access to Abortion Pill in Unanimous Vote

Supreme Court upheld FDA approval of the abortion pill mifepristone in a 9-0 decision, ending legal disputes over its availability. [ more ]
moreabortion-pill
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Health

FDA approves first cell therapy to treat aggressive forms of melanoma

Amtagvi is the first cell therapy for solid tumors approved by the FDA
It is designed to treat aggressive forms of melanoma that cannot be removed with surgery or have spread to other parts of the body [ more ]
GSMArena.com
4 months ago
Wellness

Samsung gets FDA approval for sleep apnea feature on Galaxy Watch

Samsung receives FDA approval for sleep apnea feature in Samsung Health Monitor app
Sleep apnea feature will detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea over a two-night monitoring period [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
4 months ago
Health

Ketamine therapy for mental health a Wild West' for doctors, patients

For-profit ketamine clinics have grown in popularity and offer infusions for various mental health issues.
Ketamine is not approved by the FDA for mental health treatment, leading to wide variability in treatment protocols among providers. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Health

COVID-19 Antiviral Drugs Promise Speedier Recoveries. But They're Not Available in the U.S.

Antiviral drugs that treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 are available overseas but not yet approved for use in the U.S.
A study showed that simnotrelvir, an antiviral drug available in China, shortened the recovery time for young, vaccinated individuals with COVID-19. [ more ]
Axios
6 months ago
Medicine

How the FDA could boost gender-affirming care

Efforts are underway to obtain FDA approval for hormone therapies for gender-affirming treatment.
FDA approval could strengthen legal protections and boost insurance coverage for gender-affirming care. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Health

F.D.A. Approves Sickle Cell Treatments, Including One That Uses CRISPR

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first gene editing therapy and conventional gene therapy for sickle cell disease.
Obstacles to treatment include limited access to authorized medical centers, individualized procedures, and high costs. [ more ]
Inverse
6 months ago
Health

Which Weight Loss Drug Is Best And Safest? Here's What Actually Sets Them Apart

The popularity of anti-diabetes drugs repurposed for weight loss is increasing in the U.S.
The FDA approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound, which is the same as Mounjaro but used for weight loss instead. [ more ]
#alzheimers-drug
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Medicine

A Drug to Slow Alzheimer's Is Finally Available. How Are Patients Faring?

The Alzheimer's drug lecanemab offers hope with modest benefits and high risks, as strict criteria determine patient eligibility. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
OMG science

Alzheimer's drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers

FDA advisers backed Alzheimer's drug from Eli Lilly, suggesting approval for mild dementia treatment. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 days ago
US news

FDA advisors strongly back new Alzheimer's drug, despite risks and limitations

FDA advisors recommend approval of Alzheimer's drug donanemab for slowing disease progression. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Medicine

A Drug to Slow Alzheimer's Is Finally Available. How Are Patients Faring?

The Alzheimer's drug lecanemab offers hope with modest benefits and high risks, as strict criteria determine patient eligibility. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
OMG science

Alzheimer's drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers

FDA advisers backed Alzheimer's drug from Eli Lilly, suggesting approval for mild dementia treatment. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 days ago
US news

FDA advisors strongly back new Alzheimer's drug, despite risks and limitations

FDA advisors recommend approval of Alzheimer's drug donanemab for slowing disease progression. [ more ]
morealzheimers-drug
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Medicine

Healing the brain: Biotech to test new therapy for stroke

Neuro-Innovators partners with a Boston hospital to test NIV-001 therapy for stroke recovery, aiming to fulfill a huge unmet market need. [ more ]
#donanemab
www.nature.com
3 days ago
Medicine

Alzheimer's Drug with Modest Benefits Gets Green Light from FDA Advisers

Donanemab, a drug for Alzheimer's, gains unanimous approval for treating cognitive decline in early-stage patients but has limited effects and usage restrictions. [ more ]
Nature
1 week ago
Medicine

Alzheimer's drug with modest benefits wins backing of FDA advisers

Donanemab slows cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's stages but lacks symptom reversal, raising concerns about its lasting effects. [ more ]
www.nature.com
3 days ago
Medicine

Alzheimer's Drug with Modest Benefits Gets Green Light from FDA Advisers

Donanemab, a drug for Alzheimer's, gains unanimous approval for treating cognitive decline in early-stage patients but has limited effects and usage restrictions. [ more ]
Nature
1 week ago
Medicine

Alzheimer's drug with modest benefits wins backing of FDA advisers

Donanemab slows cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's stages but lacks symptom reversal, raising concerns about its lasting effects. [ more ]
moredonanemab
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Device Development for Mental Health Applications

Encouraging development of novel brain stimulation devices for mental health treatments is crucial for improved clinical care and FDA approval. [ more ]
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