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Axsome bounces back as FDA clears depression drug

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NMDA antagonist dextromethorphan is an ingredient found in cough syrups, while bupropion is an established antidepressant that was originally developed by GSK and sold as Wellbutrin. In this product, bupropion is designed to increase levels of dextromethorphan in the blood and extend its half-life.

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WHO update on Omicron

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1.1.529 a variant of concern, named Omicron, on the advice of WHO’s Technical Advisory Group on Virus Evolution (TAG-VE). WHO’s TAG-VE will continue to monitor and evaluate the data as it becomes available and assess how mutations in Omicron alter the behaviour of the virus. Recommended actions for countries.