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CBD Research: A Dive into the Regulations of Cannabis Research

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The 2018 Farm Bill. The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the Controlled Substance Act. Importantly, the 2018 Farm Bill preserved FDA authority to regulate products with cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and Section 351 of the Public Health Service Act.

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FDA Approves Roche’s ENSPRYNG for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)

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First and only FDA-approved subcutaneous treatment option for anti-aquaporin-4 antibody positive NMOSD that can be self-administered by a person with NMOSD or a caregiver every four weeks. First and only approved therapy for NMOSD designed to target and inhibit interleukin-6 receptor activity, using novel recycling antibody technology.

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Brain organoids: a fascinating and powerful tool for drug discovery

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Interneuron migration is regulated by L-type calcium channels (LTCCs), encoded by the CACNA1C gene. Recently, a network-based drug-screening platform has been developed to test FDA-approved drugs for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) using 1,300 iPSC-derived organoids from 11 sporadic AD patients. 12(3) (2023). link] Madhavan M, et al.

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Who are the AACR Scientific Achievement Award winners?

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as a master regulator of prostate differentiation and cancer initiation and progression, for generating unique and reliable murine bladder and prostate cancer models, and for steadfast commitment to serving as a leader, mentor, and supporter of women in cancer research. Wherry’s award lecture will be held on Monday April 17 at 3:30pm ET.

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Analysis Life Sciences Thank You The FDA tried to call the dietary supplement industry’s bluff. It appears to have blinked.

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BY CHELSEY MCINTYRE, PHARMD | JUN 3, 2024 8:43 PM CDT Regulatory background: DSHEA and dietary supplements The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act ( DSHEA ) of 1994 defines the FDA’s authority in the regulation of dietary supplement products and dietary ingredients. See AgencyIQ’s analysis of the draft guidance here. ]

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Analysis Life Sciences Thank You The U.S. regulatory landscape for probiotics and other microbiome-based therapies

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In 2022, the FDA approved the first LBP – Rebyota (RBX2660; Ferring Pharmaceuticals) – but has yet to approve a recombinant LBP. The regulation of dietary supplements in the U.S. is retroactive, as opposed to the proactive drug approval pathway. Some probiotics are also sold as plain old conventional foods.

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Analysis Life Sciences Thank You FDA’s nonprescription advisors find no efficacy for phenylephrine

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BY AMANDA CONTI SEP 13, 2023 1:58 PM CDT Quick background on nonprescription drug regulation Nonprescription drugs, also known as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, are regulated differently than traditional prescription drugs. The FDA will follow these procedures for both agency-initiated operations (e.g.,

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