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Drug company Lykos Therapeutics said the FDA told them the treatment "could not be approved based on data submitted to date."

FDA denies approval for MDMA therapy for PTSD

ABC News

The FDA rejected an application for the drug MDMA, in combination with therapy, as treatment for PTSD on Friday.

FDA rejects MDMA in combination with therapy as treatment for PTSD

Servier has expanded its IDH drug armamentarium with the FDA approval for an IDH1/2 dual inhibitor. The approval represents the first major treatment advance in low-grade brain cancer in more than two decades. The new FDA approval is for Servier’s Voranigo, or vorasidenib, for adult and children ages 12 and...

Servier snags FDA approval for Voranigo, the first targeted therapy for a common type of brain tumor

The US has denied a bid to allow MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or molly, to be used in the treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was examining the psychedelic drug made by Lykos Therapeutics to treat the mental health disorder in combination with talk therapy.

US FDA denies MDMA, an ecstasy-based drug, to treat PTSD

US health regulators on Friday denied an application for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with the drug MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, saying more investigation needed to be done. PTSD is a debilitating mental health condition that develops after a person experiences or is threatened by traumatic events such as death, combat or sexual assault.

US health regulator rejects MDMA treatment for PTSD, for now

New York Post

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved ARS Pharmaceuticals’ nasal spray as the first needle-free emergency treatment for potentially fatal allergic reactions.

The spray, which will be sold under the brand name neffy, is seen as an alternative to EpiPen and other autoinjectors that are filled with epinephrine, a life-saving drug used by people at risk of anaphylaxis and other allergic reactions.

Neffy is expected to be available in the United States within eight weeks of FDA approval, the company said.



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ARS Pharma will offer neffy at a price...

Nasal spray alternative to EpiPen for allergic reactions is approved by FDA

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Insider

The FDA warned  that incorrect dosing of compounded semaglutide products may be causing health problems.

The FDA says patients may be overdosing on imitation semaglutide weight-loss drugs because the directions are unclear

Crexont kept symptoms at bay for an extra 30 minutes a day when compared with other Parkinson’s drugs. Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced yesterday the FDA approval for Parkinson’s drug Crexont (carbidopa and levodopa) via a news release on their website. This novel medication, formerly known as IPX203, combines two common drugs into one capsule.

FDA Approval Granted for Novel Parkinson’s Treatment

At the end of last month, the Food and Drug Administration was again warning the public about a Kratom product, namely advising consumers not to consume OPMS Black Liquid Kratom, which is sold online and in some retail stores. According to the FDA, OPMS Black Liquid Kratom is linked to...

Kratom industry demands FDA take back warning about OPMS Black Liquid Kratom

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Topamax (topiramate) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to help prevent migraine headaches. This article covers topics such as side effects, dosage, and how Topamax works. Topamax is available in these forms: oral tablets and sprinkle capsules. Topamax belongs to a drug class called anticonvulsants. The medication is available...

Topamax for migraine

I find budget TVs to be a great refresher if you’re like me and you’ve spent too long agonizing over the QLEDs, OLEDs, and all that high-falutin, high-end picture technology. Even still, the $1,000 Vizio 86-inch Smart TV pushes the boundaries of size and capabilities. If budget TVs are all about tradeoffs, then this big boy has plenty. Make no mistake with this review, there’s plenty to like too if you just want a big, big television to revel in that sense of excess.

Vizio 86-inch Smart TV and 2.1 Soundbar Review: An Affordable Big Screen With a Few Big Tradeoffs

Inspire Medical Systems received Food and Drug Administration approval for its Inspire V obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) neurostimulator therapy, the company said Friday. Inspire plans to start a soft launch of the device late in 2024 and move into a full launch in 2025. The company disclosed the approval days...

Inspire wins FDA approval for obstructive sleep apnea neurostimulator therapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a new warning about a popular medication used for weight loss. The FDA says it has received reports of people overdosing on compounded semaglutide, giving themselves as much as 20 times more than the intended dose of the medication. The incidents, some...

Some people are overdosing on semaglutide, FDA warns

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Cops are investigating the defacement of a 6,000-year-old cave painting in southern Spain. According to authorities, the ancient evidence of the human drive to create was damaged when a local man poured water on it. Why? He was trying to gussy up the painting to take a photo for his Facebook page.

Man Destroyed a 6,000-Year-Old Cave Painting for a Facebook Photo

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

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FDA Holds Back MDMA Psychedelic Therapy Over Safety, Efficacy Concerns

A company seeking to treat post-traumatic stress disorder with a combination of MDMA and talk therapy just suffered a major setback from the U.S. Food and...

FDA Holds Back MDMA Psychedelic Therapy Over Safety, Efficacy Concerns

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