drugs
First Alzheimer’s drug to slow disease progression gets full FDA approval, triggering broader Medicare coverage
World
July 9, 2023
First Alzheimer’s drug to slow disease progression gets full FDA approval, triggering broader Medicare coverage
CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted traditional full approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first…
Drugs approved a decade ago can cure hepatitis C, but most infected Americans still can’t get them, study shows
Health & Fitness
July 3, 2023
Drugs approved a decade ago can cure hepatitis C, but most infected Americans still can’t get them, study shows
CNN — For a decade now, the world has had highly effective medications for hepatitis C infections. In the United States,…
With no more Covid restrictions, Asia’s drug cartels are thriving, UN report warns
World
June 2, 2023
With no more Covid restrictions, Asia’s drug cartels are thriving, UN report warns
Hong Kong CNN — The synthetic drug trade in Asia is roaring to “extreme levels,” with crime groups establishing new…
Philippine court dismisses drug charge against fierce critic of ex-president’s ‘war on drugs’
World
May 12, 2023
Philippine court dismisses drug charge against fierce critic of ex-president’s ‘war on drugs’
Hong Kong CNN — A Philippine court has dismissed a drug charge against Leila De Lima, a former senator who…
A little-known drug brought billions to Syria’s coffers. Now it’s a bargaining chip
Middle East
April 11, 2023
A little-known drug brought billions to Syria’s coffers. Now it’s a bargaining chip
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — A highly addictive drug that became Syria’s economic lifeline over a decade of isolation may…
CDC issues warning over an increase of drug-resistant bacteria
Health & Fitness
February 28, 2023
CDC issues warning over an increase of drug-resistant bacteria
CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory to warn the public of…
Arrested Russian sailors in Egypt released, to return home
Egypt
February 24, 2023
Arrested Russian sailors in Egypt released, to return home
The Seafarers’ Union of Russia announced the release of the captain of the Soy ship and his chief assistant in…
Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab receives accelerated approval amid safety concerns
Health & Fitness
January 9, 2023
Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab receives accelerated approval amid safety concerns
The US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval Friday for the Alzheimer’s disease drug lecanemab, one of the first…
Egypt’s EDA, UK amb. discuss promoting ties in drug monitoring
Egypt
December 24, 2022
Egypt’s EDA, UK amb. discuss promoting ties in drug monitoring
Head of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) Tamer Essam received on Friday British Ambassador in Cairo Gareth Bayley, Commercial Attaché…
All you need to know about ‘Blue Elephant’ drug, the hidden cause of death in recent suicides
Egypt
November 15, 2022
All you need to know about ‘Blue Elephant’ drug, the hidden cause of death in recent suicides
DMT, a hallucinogenic drug that was behind the death of Jordanian actor Ashraf Talfah inside his apartment in a famous…