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Wesana Health One Step Closer To Clinical Trials Of Psilocybin And CBD Based Treatment Of Brain Injury Related MDD

Wesana Health Holdings Inc. (OTCQB:WSNAF) (CSE:WESA) have received a full written response from the Food and Drug Administration regarding their pre-investigational new drug meeting for the novel therapy and proprietary protocol of SANA-013 for the treatment of traumatic brain injury related major depressive disorder.

Benzinga

Local Covid vaccines undergo human trials

Four out of more than 20 Covid-19 vaccine candidates being developed in Thailand are now being tested on humans, the final process required before they are submitted for approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the government said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Attention Biotech Investors: Mark Your Calendar For March PDUFA Dates

The Food and Drug Administration approval calendar was light in February. Nevertheless, the month saw regulatory nods accorded to some breakthrough therapies.

Benzinga

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Don’t use these 3 unauthorized COVID tests, FDA warns. You might get a false result

There are three COVID-19 tests distributed in the U.S. to avoid and if you already have any of them, don’t use them, the Food and Drug Administration is warning of the unauthorized tests.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Commentary: The first treatment for Alzheimer’s taught us some hard lessons

The Food and Drug Administration’s surprise approval of Aduhelm for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease last year was a mess on practically every level. Three agency advisers resigned, and skeptical doctors such as myself were left to advise patients — all desperate for hope — that, yes, it is a…

Los Angeles Times

Mayo Clinic expert stresses importance of vaccinating school-age children for COVID-19

Parents hoping to get their young children vaccinated for COVID-19 will have to wait at least another two months. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently postponed a decision on an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for kids 6 months to 4 years old. The FDA is waiting…

Tribune News Service

BioMarin Stock Dives As FDA Questions The Safety Of Its Gene Therapy

BioMarin stock tumbled Friday on a Food and Drug Administration setback for its experimental gene therapy in a rare disease.

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FDA says official suggesting annual COVID vaccines ‘does not work on vaccine matters’

A video has emerged of a Food and Drug Administration executive suggesting there are plans for annual COVID-19 vaccines to be implemented in the United States.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Mayo Clinic Minute: Hold the salt to help your heart

The Food and Drug Administration outlined new, voluntary guidelines to lower sodium levels in food. But those with high blood pressure or who are at risk for heart disease may want to consider simply saying no to sodium.

Tribune News Service

Senate confirms Robert Califf to become Biden’s FDA commissioner

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Robert Califf to lead the Food and Drug Administration, 50-46, a much narrower vote than when he previously held the position during the Obama administration, though many thought the latest vote could be even closer.

Tribune News Service

Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisions

The Senate has narrowly confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration, filling a position that had been open for more than a year

The Independent UK

Jury finds New York Times did not defame Sarah Palin – as it happened

Former Republican vice-presidential nominee sued the newspaper in 2017 claiming an editorial damaged her career

The Guardian - US

Medical goods among B30m of fake products seized at warehouse

Consumer protection police and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials seized a large quantity of falsely labelled, sub-standard products worth about 30 million baht at a warehouse in Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani province.

Bangkok Post

Commentary: What we can learn about cancer drug development from the COVID-19 approach

As an oncologist, I recognize the arduous path to make a new drug. It is a hard trek that lies between the bench and the patient’s bedside. Ordinarily, it takes five or more years just to get a new drug into the clinic for testing. Similar time is needed for…

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New monoclonal antibody drug for COVID-19 authorized, FDA says. It works against omicron

A new monoclonal antibody drug has proved to be effective against the coronavirus omicron variant and omicron subvariant, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

The Independent UK

FDA's agenda in limbo as Biden's nominee stalls in Senate

President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the powerful Food and Drug Administration has stalled in the narrowly divided Senate

Tribune News Service

Wyden probes FDA nominee’s views on accelerated drug approvals

WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is pressing the White House’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Robert Califf, to pledge to crack down on drugmakers’ use of fast-track approval pathways as the nominee seeks the chairman’s support.

Tribune News Service

Q&A: What to know about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids under age 5

The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it will consider authorizing Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids as young as 6 months, opening the door to immunizing some 23 million American children for whom vaccines haven’t yet been available.

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Pfizer Seeks US Approval of Covid Vaccine for Children under 5

Pfizer and BioNTech said Tuesday they are seeking emergency authorization from US health regulators for use of their Covid vaccine for children aged over six months and under five years. If the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizes the two-shot regimen, it will become the first Covid vaccine available to…

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Will Moderna Sidestep The Looming Sales Cliff After FDA Approves Covid Shot?

Moderna stock jumped Monday after the Food and Drug Administration fully approved its Covid vaccine, Spikevax, for all adults.

Tribune News Service

Groups seek to shape final rule to ease hearing aid accessibility

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is working to finalize a rule that would make it easier for many adults to get hearing aids, a policy change five years in the making that is sparking intense lobbying.

Investors Business Daily

Pharma Stocks Dip As Pfizer, Merck Sustain Unexpected FDA Rejections

Pfizer stock skidded Monday after the Food and Drug Administration rejected its rare-disease drug — leading a smaller decline for similarly jilted Merck.

Bangkok Post

Legalisation of household cannabis, limited recreational use

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) drafted a bill to legalise the household cultivation and consumption of cannabis and its recreational use in some locations.

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