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BREAKING: Breast cancer drug licensed as preventative measure

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A breast cancer drug that has been used for many years to treat the disease, has been licensed today (November 7) as a preventative measure.

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Opinion: How small vaccine stockpiles can stop outbreaks of infectious disease from becoming big

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Marburg could soon become the second virus in the past year to have experimental vaccine candidates ready for testing under an emergency use listing. Until this point, no licensed vaccines or treatments are available for Marburg.

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EMA’s PRAC confirms recommendation to withdraw amfepramones

European Pharmaceutical Review

Patients with a history of heart disease or psychiatric disorders were found to use amfepramones, heightening their risk of these conditions. The committee also found evidence of patients using amfepramones during pregnancy, putting their unborn infants in danger too. Earlier regulatory reviews of amfepramone products.

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First UK-licensed melatonin for children with insomnia and ADHD

European Pharmaceutical Review

Adaflex, the UK’s first melatonin product for six to 17 year-olds diagnosed with ADHD and insomnia (where sleep hygiene measures have been inadequate), is now available in the UK. Melatonin is commonly used to treat insomnia. However until now, prescribing a treatment for children with ADHD has been off-label or unlicensed in the UK.

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Akili adds to ADHD gaming range with £37m TALi licensing deal

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Akili already has the first and only FDA cleared video game-based digital therapeutic (DTx) for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but is looking to add to its range via a licensing deal with Australia’s TALi Digital. . The effects have been shown to last for at least three months after a course is completed.

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Digital health approach improves neurosurgery care, says study

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Despite this, the field hasn’t been a big adopter of digital health technologies, and the pandemic has been a real catalyst for change, helped by relaxation of regulations over the use of smartphone apps like Apple FaceTime, Google Duo and Zoom for consultations.

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How can evidence-based medicine (EBM) methodology support drug withdrawals?

European Pharmaceutical Review

1 But while data on adverse reactions is rightly used to help with these decisions, there is currently no additional modelling on the positive impact regulatory action could have on public health. Monitoring and studying the side effects of licensed medicines is an essential part of drug development to ensure public safety.