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States look to regulate weed alternatives like delta-8 as sales explode

NPR Health - Shots

Delta-8 is a hemp product designed to get users high, but misleading labels or added chemicals have caused people to get sick. And a lack of federal regulation or guidance has states stepping in.

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Biden tests positive for Covid-19 again — in a case of ‘Paxlovid rebound’

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President Biden tested positive for the coronavirus again Saturday, the White House said, an example of Covid-19 “rebound” that can occur after people take the oral antiviral Paxlovid.   Biden is not experiencing any symptoms but is isolating again, according to his physician, Kevin O’Connor. Biden, who is vaccinated and has received two boosters, is not starting any Covid treatments at this time.

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Biden tests positive for COVID again

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Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the president's physician, said Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again, days after testing negative. O'Connor said Biden is not experiencing symptoms, and feels well.

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New patent expiration for Padagis Us drug EVAMIST

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for EVAMIST Evamist is a drug marketed by Padagis Us and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There is one patent…. The post New patent expiration for Padagis Us drug EVAMIST appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Getting monkeypox treatment is easier, but still daunting and confusing

NPR Health - Shots

Though doctors and advocates have helped speed up access to the antiviral pills – of which the U.S. has enough to treat 1.7 million people – health providers are few and forms are still required.

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Drug Patent Expirations for the Week of July 31, 2022

Drug Patent Watch

MACRILEN (macimorelin acetate) Novo Patent: 6,861,409 Expiration: Aug 1, 2022 See More … For more information on how DrugPatentWatch can help with your pharmaceutical business intelligence needs, contact admin@DrugPatentWatch.com or…. The post Drug Patent Expirations for the Week of July 31, 2022 appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Cyprus?

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This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Cyprus. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.…. The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Cyprus? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Some parts of the world saw increases in HIV cases

NPR Health - Shots

Competing pandemics, an economic downturn and a war in Ukraine are all contributing to a rise in HIV infections. NPR's Cheryl Corley talks to the deputy executive director of UNAIDS.

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A sedative that's only approved for animals may be contributing to rise in overdoses

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Xylazine is a veterinary sedative, but it's now being mixed into illegal drugs like heroin or cocaine.

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