A medication to treat agitation in Alzheimer’s patients now has approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA gave supplemental approval to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., and Lundbeck Inc. for Rexulti (brexpiprazole) oral tablets on Thursday. Rexulti is the first FDA-approved treatment for these symptoms. “Agitation is one…
FDA panel recommends approval of first nasal spray to combat severe allergy attacks
Outside advisors for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted Thursday to recommend approval of Neffy, the first epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions. Although most of the Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee members supported the spray for adults (16:6) and children (17:5), key questions linger about whether more data…
The exposome concept: How an unhealthy environment causes cardiovascular disease
Two-thirds of noncommunicable diseases caused by environmental factors Exposome concept as basis for prevention strategies Source: Read Full Article
Printable Mother's Day Coloring Pages to Keep Kids Busy & Give Mom Some 'Me Time'
Whether your kids need a little nudge to make those homemade Mother’s Day cards, or you can just never get enough, we’re here to help. These here coloring sheets can serve double duty as last-minute cards and as a quick and easy way to occupy those little hands and…
Where do psychedelics users find trusted information?
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‘A system in crisis’: Dysfunctional federal disability programs force the poor to pass up money
Brenda Powell had suffered a stroke and was in debilitating pain when she called the Social Security Administration last year to seek disability benefits. The former Louisiana state office worker struggled at times to write her name or carry a glass of water. Powell, then 62, believed she could no…
Dr Amir shares two signs in the eyes that could signal health problems
Dr Amir reveals what eyes can reveal about our health Your eyes don’t only provide clues when it comes to changes in your vision. In fact, the small organs could also alert you to some serious health problems. “They are windows to the soul but they do tell us a…
Most nurses claim insufficient staffing as the leading cause of their well-being struggles
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a market-leading, tech-enabled workforce solutions platform and advisory firm, in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, today announced the results of its annual survey of nursing professionals and students. The study found that although nurses are passionate about doing meaningful work and earning a good income, only…
WHO declares mpox no longer a global health emergency
The World Health Organization declared that mpox no longer constitutes a global health emergency on Thursday, almost exactly a year after the disease formerly known as monkeypox started spreading globally. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the decision was prompted by sharply falling case numbers worldwide, but emphasized that the…
Why alcohol and menopause can be a dangerous mix
Hot flashes. Night sweats. Sleep problems. Weight gain. Menopause can seem like a rollercoaster with symptoms that can make life challenging. Could that glass of wine or cocktail be making menopausal symptoms even worse? Yes, according to experts. Dr. Juliana Kling with Mayo Clinic’s Women’s Health Center in Arizona says…