Columbus, OH

Healthline

A new generic of the GLP-1 drug Victoza, which is similar to popular medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, is now available in the United States.

Victoza: Generic GLP-1 Drug Similar to Ozempic Now Available

Reuters

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it had warned a website called ozempen.com against unlawfully selling versions of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs.

US FDA warns website over unlawful sale of weight-loss drugs

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Times

Genevieve Lane, who took Leqembi, died of a mysterious side effect called ARIA. Her death, and those of two other trial participants, have some doctors questioning whether the risks of the Alzheimer's drug are worth its benefits.

New drug's potentially fatal side effects obscured by 'soothing acronym,' doctors say

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An experimental two-drug therapy has yielded promising results  to treat methamphetamine use disorder, UCLA researchers report.

Two-drug therapy shows promise in treating meth addiction

Researchers at Stanford and elsewhere identified a compound that, when tested on mice, enhanced naloxone opioid-overdose-reversing effect and lessened withdrawal symptoms.

Drug can amplify naloxone's effect and reduce opioid withdrawals, study shows

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent heart condition marked by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat resulting from erratic electrical signals in the heart muscle. This disruption can hinder normal blood flow, potentially leading to complications such as stroke and heart failure. Symptoms of AF can vary by individual and...

Drugs to Avoid if You Have Atrial Fibrillation

Summary: Cannabis use increases the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Analyzing records of 72,501 patients, researchers discovered that cannabis users were significantly more likely to require hospitalization and intensive care. This elevated risk was comparable to that of tobacco smokers. The study challenges the perception of cannabis as a...

Cannabis Use Linked to Severe COVID-19

People with an irregular heart rhythm taking a common blood pressure drug may be at greater risk of serious bleeding, according to a study recently published in JAMA. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm and can lead to blood clots or stroke if left untreated, according to the American Heart Association.

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Bleeding Risk for Some Patients, Study Finds

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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDHeartburn is a burning sensation in your chest caused by stomach acid refluxing (coming back up)  into the esophagus (the hollow muscular tube that connects your throat to your stomach). Over 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month.You may experience heartburn every once in a while from overeating or eating too fast. Some people get occasional heartburn, but some experience it more regularly if they have a condition like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or chronic acid reflux.GERD is a gastrointestinal condition in which stomach acid flows...

What To Drink for Heartburn Relief

Eli Lilly said it applied for U.S. approval of its weight loss drug Zepbound for the treatment of the most common sleep-related breathing disorder and expects regulators to make a decision as early as the end of the year. The company released additional data from two late-stage trials showing that...

Eli Lilly expects FDA decision on weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea as early as end of the year

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigability. While symptoms are heterogenous, among the most common in this disorder are extraocular or levator palpebrae muscle dysfunction, accompanied by weakness of the muscles of the face and neck; these often translate into drooping eyelids, double vision, and changes in facial expression.

Respiratory Failure May Be the Initial Manifestation of Myasthenia Gravis

Scripps News

Cases of depression that are resistant to common treatments affect over 2 million Americans, so researchers are testing a common street drug to combat the disorder.

Doctor explains why ketamine is being used as a depression treatment

Research from UCLA demonstrated that a combination therapy of naltrexone and bupropion effectively reduced methamphetamine use in trial participants over 12 weeks, suggesting the potential of pharmacological interventions in addressing rising overdose rates. A clinical trial on a two-drug therapy for methamphetamine use disorder reduced use of the highly addictive...

Breaking Free From Meth: UCLA’s Dual Drug Therapy Proves Effective in Clinical Trials

Stiff-person syndrome has gotten a lot of attention since Celine Dion announced in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with the neurological disorder. The iconic singer has made few public appearances and statements since then, but when she does it often raises questions about what stiff-person syndrome is and how it's treated.

Stiff-Person Syndrome Is More Painful Than You Think — Here's What to Know

Older individuals who have used psychedelics tend to exhibit better cognitive functioning and fewer depressive symptoms compared to those who have not, according to new research published in Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine. However, psychedelic usage was not linked to improvements in episodic memory. Psychedelics are substances that profoundly alter perception,...

Older adults who have used psychedelics tend to have better executive functioning

Approval of Skyrizi marks the first IL-23 specific inhibitor approved for both ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease of similar severity, according to AbbVie. The FDA has approved AbbVie’s Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) for the treatment for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). According to the company, this approval makes Skyrizi the first IL-23 specific inhibitor to be approved for both UC and Crohn disease classified as moderate-to-severe. The approval was based on results from the INSPIRE Induction study and the COMMAND Maintenance study. In addition to the approved indications for UC and Crohn disease, Skyrizi also has been approved for active psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis.1.

FDA Approves AbbVie’s Skyrizi for the Treatment of Adults with Moderate to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis

July 4th hits different when you’re confronted by the unescapable reality that the American experiment is over in a fundamental way. And no, that isn’t hyperbole if you read the U.S. Supreme court opinion released last week in Trump v. the United States by six right-wing justices, who function more like insular high clerics than thoughtful jurists.

With our democracy under siege, this Independence Day was a somber one

The Johnson & Johnson therapy, bedaquiline (Sirturo), was given the nod in both the United States and Europe for mycobacterium tuberculosis resistant to at least rifampicin and isoniazid. Both the FDA and the European Commission recently approved bedaquiline (Sirturo) for the treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), as part of...

FDA and European Commission Approve Therapy for Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis

Adel, GA

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Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

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Psychoactive drugs are having a moment. The FDA will soon weigh in.

Psilocybin is a chemical derived from some types of psilocybe mushrooms. Psilocybin is often ingested for its hallucinogenic effects, but many people are beginning to use...

Psychoactive drugs are having a moment. The FDA will soon weigh in.

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