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FDA Approval of First Rapid-Acting Oral Depression Drug + Approval of $2.8 Million Gene Therapy for Rare Blood Disorder – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 75

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In this episode, Ayesha discussed the FDA approval of Axsome Therapeutics’ rapid-acting oral treatment Auvelity for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The approval makes Auvelity the first and only rapid-acting oral medication for depression, and the first and only oral NMDA receptor antagonist approved for MDD.

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Jolly Good/Teijin Pharma develop VR digital therapeutics for depression

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Technology firm Jolly Good and Teijin Pharma have begun a partnership to develop virtual reality digital therapeutics (VR DTx) for major depressive disorder. The post Jolly Good/Teijin Pharma develop VR digital therapeutics for depression appeared first on.

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Axsome bounces back as FDA clears depression drug

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Shares in Axsome Therapeutics have rocketed on FDA approval of its depression therapy Auvelity (formerly AXS-05) – a year after its approval was held up by the regulator. The post Axsome bounces back as FDA clears depression drug appeared first on. Photo by Sydney Sims on Unsplash.

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J&J builds case for antidepressant Spravato with head-to-head trial

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Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato therapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) hasn’t made the impact the company hoped for in the market, and it is looking to new clinical results to accelerate its take-up. Both drugs were given on top of standard antidepressants to patients wo had failed a least two earlier treatments.

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