Drug approval
Lindsey Bever at The Washington Post reported that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new nonhormonal menopause medication to treat hot flashes. Elinzanetant, under the brand name Lynkuet, is a once-daily pill designed to target a key mechanism responsible for menopause-related hot flashes and night sweats. The
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A recent study by researchers from Harvard Medical School found that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis rates and stimulant use have increased significantly among adults in the United States. The study analyzed data from 2019 to 2023 and found that total ADHD medication fills increased by 23.8%, from 72,
Aircraft carriers
The US military has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford, an aircraft carrier, to the waters off South America, marking the latest escalation of military firepower in the region. The move comes as the Trump administration has unveiled more rapid strikes against boats it accuses of carrying drugs, with the
Drug traffic
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to take lethal action against individuals bringing drugs into the country, sparking widespread criticism and concern over executive power, human rights, and the rule of law. Speaking at the White House, Trump stated that he plans to target drug smugglers in
Drug approval
The first injectable HIV prevention medication, cabotegravir, has been approved for use in England and Wales, offering a long-acting alternative to daily pills. This breakthrough is expected to benefit an estimated 1,000 people at risk of HIV in the region. The injectable drug, administered every two months, has been
Drug approval
The first injectable HIV prevention medication, cabotegravir, has been approved for use in England and Wales, offering a long-acting alternative to daily pills. This breakthrough is expected to benefit an estimated 1,000 people at risk of HIV in the region. The injectable drug, administered every two months, has been
Cognitive disorders
Researchers at Gulhane Training and Research Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, have conducted a study to determine whether antiseizure medications (ASMs) cause cognitive dysfunction in epilepsy patients. The study involved patients scheduled to begin ASM monotherapy and aimed to assess the impact of cognitive rehabilitation on cognitive impairment associated with ASMs.
Drug resistance
A new study, part of the international Human Epilepsy Project, has found that even people with focal epilepsy who are deemed treatment-resistant may experience a significant reduction in seizures over time. The research, which tracked over 150 adults who had tried at least four different anti-seizure medications, found that 68%
Drugs
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an "imminent" probe to explore whether trade partners are not paying enough for medicines, which could result in additional import taxes. The investigation, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, would examine whether countries are charging too little for pharmaceuticals.
Antidepressants
Millions of Americans take antidepressants, and like all medications, they come with various physical side effects. Researchers in the U.K. have done the largest analysis yet of how those effects vary between medications, comparing 30 different drugs and finding significant variations in side effects such as weight gain and
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Researchers at Sapienza University of Rome have shed new light on the development of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications, particularly in the case of methylphenidate. The study reveals the strategic incorporation of double chiral switches in these medications, which has led to the development of successful ADHD treatments such
Clinical trials
A comprehensive analysis of drugs approved by the USFDA for managing diabetes mellitus from 2013 to 2022 has shed light on the evolving landscape of DM care. This review, conducted by a team of researchers from the Dr. Kolpe Institute of Pharmacy - Pharmacology in Ahmednagar, India, provides insights into
