Modafinil (brand name Provigil) is a wake-promoting agent which is used to treat sleepiness due to narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, or obstructive sleep apnea. It is also used to in others settings, often in combination with other medications, to treat ADHD symptoms, depressive symptoms, and cognitive dysfunction. A research letter from Denmark published this… Read More »
In women of reproductive age, cannabis is the most commonly used recreational drug, and there the use of cannabis during pregnancy is on the rise. While recent studies a North American cohort study of couples attempting to conceive. At the baseline interview occurring prior to conception, men and women provided information on demographic variables,… Read More »
Health has been a top issue in the presidential campaign during the past year: Not only do the Democratic candidates disagree with President Donald Trump, but they also disagree among themselves. Voters have frequently complained that the debate has been confusing and hard to follow. Most of the attention so far has been focused on… Read More »
The FDA has found a handful of issues with Biocon’s small molecule API facility in Bengaluru, India. The company today reported that the agency issued a Form 483 with five observations following a preapproval and good manufacturing practices inspection last week of its small molecule API facility. It didn’t say what product it is hoping to get… Read More »