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FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray Agency Continues to Take Critical Steps to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths Being Driven Primarily by Illicit Opioids SILVER SPRING, Md., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use – the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. Naloxone is a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose and is the standard treatment for opioid overdose. Today's action paves the way for the life-saving medication to reverse an opioid overdose to be...
SNOO is Granted FDA De Novo Approval For Keeping Sleeping Babies Safely Positioned on the Back
SNOO is Granted FDA De Novo Approval For Keeping Sleeping Babies Safely Positioned on the Back WASHINGTON, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a significant advance in infant safety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given De Novo approval to Happiest Baby's SNOO Smart Sleeper. This is the first time the FDA has given De Novo approval to a product designed to keep sleeping babies safely positioned on the back. Babies who are positioned to sleep on the back are at a lower risk of SIDS. SNOO is Granted FDA De Novo Approval For Keeping Sleeping Babies Safely Positioned...
3 BioWellness Advancements Stemming Toxic Stress
3 BioWellness Advancements Stemming Toxic Stress Tapping the power of epigenetic healing to live happier, healthier lives By Merilee A. Kern, MBA Mental health problems stemming from lifestyle concerns like stress, loneliness/isolation, anxiety, trauma, debt, bereavement, medical issues, social media and more at an all-time high. In fact, new Gallup findings indicate stress, sadness and worry have all inched higher worldwide—pushing Gallup's Negative Experience Index to another new high. As the results of which wreak havoc on society, families and individual well-being, there’s an escalating movement toward preventative mental healthcare, including that being offered in a wellness spa setting. Indeed,...
A hybrid OR solution designed for innovative care
A hybrid OR solution designed for innovative care Together with CHU de Québec in Canada – the region’s leading specialist center for brachytherapy – Getinge helped design a hybrid OR solution in their new, state-of-the-art cancer facility that promotes treatment precision and supports a smooth workflow. Brachytherapy is a precision-oriented treatment and can be very challenging for both patients and oncologists. For example, in the case of prostate and gynecological cancer treatment, a patient must remain stable during treatment — when a catheter with a long needle is inserted — which can last up to five hours. Martine Lefebvre, Brachytherapy...
New method reveals nano-scale drug molecules in cells
New method reveals nano-scale drug molecules in cells Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology and partners within the Chemical Imaging Infrastructure have produced a method whereby it is possible to see at the nano level where a medicinal drug ends up in the cells and how much of it is needed for optimum treatment. The technique enables the development of new pharmaceuticals and tailored treatments for diseases that have not previously been treatable. ‘Without needing to add anything to affect the cell, we can produce unique precision at the nano level. That is not possible with comparable methods that are...