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Nebraska Helps to Secure $720 Million from Eight Opioid Drug Makers
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has announced approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. Based on the overwhelming participation by Attorneys General across the country, all eight defendants have agreed to proceed with a sign-on period for local governments. Nebraska is eligible to receive more than $3…
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Rocker battled Parkinson’s disease, addiction
Ozzy Osbourne ‘Prince of Darkness’ dies at 76 The heavy metal icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer left his mark with a music career that spanned six decades. Ozzy Osbourne may have been a fierce rock ‘n’ roller, but he was far from invincible. The Grammy-winning singer and Black Sabbath frontman died on Tuesday, July 22, at the…
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Dual cancer drugs restore memory and rewire brain cells in Alzheimer’s mouse models
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: A groundbreaking study shows that two repurposed cancer drugs, when combined, can correct complex brain cell dysfunction and restore memory in Alzheimer’s mouse models, offering hope for new multi-targeted therapies. Study: Cell-type-directed network-correcting combination therapy for…
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Anticoagulants in AF Post-ICH: The Dilemma Continues
TOPLINE: In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) with a recent episode of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), the use of oral anticoagulants significantly reduced net adverse clinical events — primarily driven by a reduced risk for ischemic stroke/systemic thromboembolism — but with an increased risk for recurrent ICH. METHODOLOGY: Oral anticoagulants prevent stroke in patients with AF, but their efficacy in those…
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NKU partners with Children’s Home to address mental health care shortage
COVINGTON, Ky. — A new program is giving Northern Kentucky University graduate students hands-on experience while addressing a critical shortage of mental health care providers in the region. The partnership between NKU and Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky (CHNK) aims to train the next generation of mental health professionals where they’re needed most. “The number one reason why we have…
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FDA Panel Rejects Combo Drug for PTSD
An FDA advisory panel has resoundingly rejected the supplemental new drug application for the atypical antipsychotic brexpiprazole (Rexulti, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), in combination with the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) sertraline, for the treatment of adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on the data at hand, in a 10 to 1 vote, the Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee felt…
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UH Mānoa promotes fitness, health at first-ever Hawaiʻi Sports & Family Expo
Reading time: 2 minutes UH Mānoa athletics director Matt Elliott with former Rainbow Warrior Chad Owens. The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa made a strong showing at the inaugural Hawaiʻi Family & Sports Expo, held on July 20, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. The event aimed to promote fitness and engagement with healthy lifestyle practices. The event…
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FDA Advisory Committee Votes Against Recommending Brexpiprazole Plus Sertraline for PTSD
Jess rodriguez/AdobeStock The US Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee voted not to recommend brexpiprazole (Rexulti) in combination with sertraline for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The panel believed the efficacy was not well-enough established to recommend its approval. The vote was 10-1. According to Arash Javanbakht, MD, the founding director of the Stress, Trauma, Anxiety, and Research Clinic at Wayne…
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West Nile Virus detected in Salt Lake County, health officials say
SALT LAKE CITY — Officials from the Salt Lake County Health Department said Tuesday they’ve detected West Nile Virus in multiple “mosquito pools” within Salt Lake County. According to a press release from the SLCo Heath Department, these “mosquito pools” are a group of mosquitoes caught and tested out of a single trap. The mosquito pools tested positive in areas…
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East Texas pharmacist explains negative effects of heat on medication
East Texas (KTRE) – As we approach the hottest months of the year in Texas, it becomes more important to take care of yourself in the heat. East Texas pharmacist Dr. David Davis explained that staying safe in the heat also comes with checking your medications to ensure they don’t put you at risk in the sun. As the weather…
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