Psychotropic Drugs News Monitoring

Trump, RFK Jr. worried about ‘threat’ of antidepressants. These Kentuckians push back. 

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Tom Streeter clearly remembers the day he nearly died from depression, left untreated for years.   In …

Gujarat FDCA wages war against illegal sale of narcotic and psychotropic drugs

The Gujarat Food & Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) has been at the forefront of the battle against the illegal sale of narcotic and psychotropic drugs. “The department has been monitoring, inspecting, and taking strict legal actions to curb the …

Antipsychotics linked to Urinary incontinence among young women: Study

A new study published in the European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology showed that urinary incontinence affected 29% of young women on antipsychotics, which is more than twice as many as the prevalence among controls (13%). Women …

11yo girl misidentified by police handcuffed, injected with antipsychotic drugs at Waikato mental health facility

An 11-year-old girl was taken by police to a mental health facility and injected with two doses of antipsychotic drugs in a case of mistaken identity.  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has apologised to the child and her family and launched a “high-level …

John J. Miller, MD, Responds to Statement on Psychotropic Medication Concerns

Following the release of a joint statement1 from leading psychiatric organizations voicing concern over Executive Order 14212, Psychiatric Times spoke with its Editor-in-Chief, John J. Miller, MD, to discuss the implications of this federal directive and …

Psychiatric Organizations Respond to Federal Concerns Over Psychotropic Medications, SAMHSA Budget Cuts

In a joint statement released today, leading psychiatric organizations addressed the February 14, 2025, Executive Order 14212, which called for an assessment of the risks associated with psychotropic medications, including selective serotonin reuptake …

Fatty liver disease – Potentially a ticking time bomb

Anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that up to 35% of adults referred for an abdominal ultrasound have fatty liver disease (FLD). So much so, that I considered it incumbent to dedicate this Physician’s Weekly instalment to this prevalent, poorly …

Have we become too reliant on antidepressants?

One in seven British adults – almost nine million people – now take antidepressants. Yet a study attached to the University of California San Francisco suggests we don’t actually know if they should. The paper from the US, led by William Ward and published …

China maintains 'high-pressure' stance on fentanyl: GAC

The General Administration of Customs Photo: VCG China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Monday that it has adopted legal management and control and comprehensive measures to maintain a "high-pressure" stance in the …

Chinese customs always maintain 'high-pressure' stance against fentanyl-related substances: official

fentanyl China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Monday that it has adopted legal management and control and comprehensive measures to maintain a "high-pressure" stance in the investigation and seizure of fentanyl-related …

In-Depth Analysis Of The Global Cannabis Use Disorder Market: Key Drivers, Trends, Growth Opportunities, And Forecast

Updated 2025 Market Reports Released: Trends, Forecasts to 2034 – Early Purchase Your Competitive Edge Today! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Is The Cannabis Use Disorder Market Showing Any Signs Of …

Irish researchers develop guidelines on preventing weight gain linked to antipsychotic medications

Advice centres around use of metformin alongside medications to prevent weight gain before it occurs New guidelines around the use of antipsychotic medications recommend the use of a diabetes drug to prevent weight gain associated with the treatment. The …

I nearly stepped in front of a train after taking antidepressants and then my husband had a shattering affair. It took ...

I am standing on the platform at St John’s Wood Tube station, thoughts racing through my mind. The indicator board says a Stratford train is approaching... and I am trying to decide whether to step in front of it. The passengers around me are oblivious to …

China's customs maintains intense crackdown on fentanyl-related substances smuggling

BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- China has upheld strict regulation and adopted comprehensive measures to maintain an intense crackdown on the smuggling of fentanyl-related substances, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Monday. The measures …

Irish researchers develop new guideline to prevent weight gain from antipsychotic drugs

Antidepressants shouldn’t be restricted

As mental health becomes discussed more frequently, so does the discussion of several treatments ranging from therapy to antidepressants. With a wide range of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) that can be prescribed to people, antidepressants …

Anxiolytic, Antidepressant and Healthy Sleep-Promoting Potential of Rosmarinic Acid: Mechanisms and Molecular Targets

Introduction Psychological conditions, such as stress, anxiety, and depression, have a tremendous impact on disability rates and overall quality of life. While the pathogenic mechanisms of these disorders rely on an intricately complex interaction between …

Risk of Antipsychotic Initiation Among Older Dementia Patients Initiating Cholinesterase Inhibitors

Introduction Dementia is a chronic progressive disease that represents a spectrum of persistent neurological disorders characterized by gradual impairment across multiple cognitive domains.1,2 Dementia often results in memory loss, behavioral disturbances, …

Antidepressants in Dementia Patients Increase Risk of Death and Fractures

A new study published in BMC Medicine finds that antidepressants are associated with faster cognitive decline in people with dementia. Escitalopram (Lexapro) was the antidepressant associated with the most severe cognitive decline, followed by citalopram ( …

Mobility City's Technician Network, the Largest HME Repair & Delivery Network, is Now an Accredited Exemplary Provider

Mobility City's franchise system, with the largest HME repair and delivery Technician Network in the US, is now a CMS approved Exemplary Provider BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City Holdings Inc, …

Foreign Aid Bridge Fund Donations Surpass $1 Million

Emergency Funding Fuels Life-Saving Relief for Frontline Organizations Amid Rising Global Crises WASHINGTON, RI, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Foreign Aid Bridge Fund has surpassed $1 million in donations just over a …

Enkrypt AI Launches New Multimodal AI Security Solution to Safeguard Text, Image, and Voice AI Systems

Innovative solution secures multimodal AI systems from emerging security, bias, and compliance risks BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enkrypt AI, a leader in AI security and compliance – is proud to announce the …

CMTA’s $300K Investment in CRISPR for CMT2A

CMTA invests $300K in CRISPR gene editing for CMT2A at UCSF’s Gladstone Institutes, targeting MFN2 mutations to restore nerve function. GLENOLDEN, PA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA …

Dean Melissa Perry appointed to prestigious National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee

Perry appointed to NASEM Committee on Clinical Follow-Up and Care for Those Impacted by the JP-5 Releases at Red Hill. FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a widely respected researcher and public health leader, …

LarmorBio Announces Addition of Multiple New Board Members and Senior Executive Hires

Company Prepares to Scale Business with Proprietary Microscale Magnetic Resonance Technology BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LarmorBio, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) start-up pioneering the use of …

Feroot Launches PaymentGuard AI: Automated PCI DSS 4 Compliance for Websites with E-commerce Payment Webpages.

PaymentGuard AI by Feroot Security: Automating PCI DSS 4 Compliance with Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 for SAQ D and SAQ A-EP E-Commerce Merchants. TORONTO, CANADA, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Feroot Security, a leader in cybersecurity …

PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy Launches #MomentForStillness to Honor Babies Born Still and Demand Urgent Action

A Nationwide Call to Address Preventable Stillbirths Begins March 25th at Noon ET NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy is launching the #MomentForStillness campaign at noon ET on Tuesday, …

TravelingWiki Foundation Launches 'Card For a Cause' to Leverage Sports Cards for Free Non Visible Disability Resources

TravelingWiki Now Offers Free Resources in English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, Twi, Vietnamese & Russian DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TravelingWiki …

PhenoBiome Welcomes New Leadership and Validates Breakthrough Microbiome Modulation

Brian Russon Named CEO, Kait Mikes Appointed COO as Company Advances Clinical Validation of Predictive Platform PALM SPRINGS, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PhenoBiome, Inc., a pioneering leader in personalized …

Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center Has Endorsed the Gori Law Firm for a Former Power Plant Worker with Just Diagnosed ...

TAMPA , FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We have endorsed, and we highly recommend the Gori Law Firm for a former power plant worker with just diagnosed mesothelioma or …

OmnySense to Target Oncology Patients as Initial Focus for Its Transformative Personal Health-Assessment Solution

19m Americans have cancer. Unplanned acute visits drive nearly half the costs-creating a major unmet need and opportunity for innovative solutions TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OmnySense, an innovative digital health …

RSU Research Week Opening Session highlights the interaction between medicine, technology, and behavioural science

RSU Research Week 2025 opened on 24 March with an ambitious plenary session focusing on the role of research, technology, and the human factor in healthcare. RIGA, LATVIA, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RSU Research Week 2025 opened on 24 …

Dan Pitulia Appointed as Group CEO of the Atlas Antibodies Group

The Board of Atlas Antibodies Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Pitulia as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO). STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Board of Atlas Antibodies Group is pleased to announce …

A' Wellness, Health Promotion, and Preventive Care Design Award Announces Comprehensive Prize Package for 2024

The prestigious A' Wellness, Health Promotion, and Preventive Care Design Award reveals an extensive array of benefits for 2024 competition laureates COMO, CO, ITALY, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Wellness, Health Promotion …

Unlocking the Potential of Tofacitinib: New Frontiers in Treating Skin Disorders

BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Skin disease related to immune system problems can be a challenge to treat. A new drug, Tofacitinib has gained attention for its therapeutic effects in autoimmune and inflammatory …

Acclaim Autism Opens New Early Childhood ABA Therapy Center in Lancaster, PA

Acclaim Autism Opens New Early Childhood ABA Therapy Center in Lancaster, PA: Empowering young children with autism through individualized therapy. LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaim Autism is thrilled to …

Cognition Therapeutics to Report Biomarker Results from Phase 2 SHINE Study in Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease in ...

PURCHASE, N.Y., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cognition Therapeutics, Inc., (the “Company” or “Cognition”) (NASDAQ: CGTX), a clinical-stage company developing drugs that treat neurodegenerative disorders, will be presenting biomarker results from the …

Enable Injections Announces Regulatory CE Mark Approval in Europe for enFuse Technology

CINCINNATI, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enable Injections, Inc. (“Enable”), a healthcare innovation company developing and manufacturing the enFuse® wearable drug delivery platform, today announced it has received its European Union Medical Device …

CorMedix Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

‒ Q4 2024 Net Revenue of $31.2mm; 2024 Net Revenue of $43.5mm ‒ ‒ Q4 Net Income of $13.5mm and Adjusted EBITDA of $15.3mm ‒ ‒ Conference Call Scheduled for Today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time ‒ BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- …