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Brexanolone for Postpartum Depression: More Data, But Still Some Questions

In 2015, we first reported on SAGE-547 (SAGE Therapeutics), a new medication for the treatment of severe postpartum depression (PPD).  SAGE-547, now called brexanolone, is an allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors.  We saw the preliminary results of the Sage Therapeutics Phase 3 Hummingbird Program earlier this year.  Now we have the final set of results… Read More: Brexanolone for Postpartum Depression: More Data, But Still Some Questions »

Curing Herpes: Prevention is Still the Best Cure

With the ever-advancing knowledge in science, people today are positive about the development in curing herpes. Curing herpes would significantly transform the lives of about 50 million Americans with this infection. Genital herpes, commonly known as herpes is an infection due to the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Although scientists have yet found the method for… Read More: Curing Herpes: Prevention is Still the Best Cure »