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The US Just Approved The First Over-The-Counter Daily Birth Control Pill

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Food and Drug Administration approved a drugmaker’s application for the first daily over-the-counter birth control pill for people seeking to prevent pregnancy. On July 13, 2023, the U.S.

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Thyroid Awareness Month 2024: Increasing Awareness and Exploring New Treatments for Thyroid Diseases

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The thyroid plays a critical role in the body by producing hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate and body temperature among others. Types of Thyroid Conditions There are several different thyroid conditions, with each affecting thyroid hormone production or the gland’s structure, leading to a range of health issues.

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Top 8 American Foods Banned in Other Countries

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In a nation where the majority of store-bought food contain incomprehensible ingredients and employ labeling tactics designed to confuse consumers, understanding the nature of our snacks and meals can often prove difficult. Same goes for instant mashed potatoes, which often contain BHA to keep it from spoiling on the shelf.

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Perimenopause: Tackling the dearth of treatments for anxiety and depression

Pharmaceutical Technology

Medical interventions typically recommended during this stage include drugs to treat depression and hormone replacement therapies (HRT). Scientists are now looking at drugs to help address mood changes during perimenopause that fill this gap. If the conditions are mild, hormone therapy may help,” says Santoro.

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FDA Warns About Compounded Versions of Ozempic and Wegovy

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Ozempic and Wegovy, which contain the active ingredient semaglutide, were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Semaglutide acts as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, mimicking the GLP-1 hormone released in the gastrointestinal tract after eating.

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Thirteen potential blockbuster drugs to watch in 2024

Drug Discovery World

Thirteen new-to-market therapeutics and drugs poised to launch in 2024 will achieve ‘blockbuster’ status by 2029 or deliver game-changing benefits to patients. The 2024 Drugs to Watch, are: 1. Due to a delayed US launch it remains a drug to watch for 2024.

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HPAPIs – Current Interest of the Pharmaceutical Industry

Roots Analysis

Owing to the advancement in clinical pharmacology and oncology domain, and the rising demand for targeted therapeutics and precision medicines, high potency active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs) and cytotoxic drugs have become one of the key areas of interest to researchers and drug manufacturers across the globe.