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EMA Recommends EU Approval for Alzheimer's Drug Kisunla

The European Medicines Agency EMA changes its mind and now recommends the EU Commission to approve the medicine Kisunla for early Alzheimer's disease, reports Läkartidningen. .

EMA Recommends EU Approval for Alzheimer's Drug Kisunla

Climate Change Increases Sleep Apnea Risk, Study Finds

More people will be affected by sleep apnea as a result of global warming. Researchers warn that it can lead to a heavy burden on both public health and the economy.

Climate Change Increases Sleep Apnea Risk, Study Finds

US to Halt Prescription Fluoride Supplements for Children

The USA is expected to stop prescription fluoride supplements for children. The Trump administration in the USA presented plans on Wednesday to prevent prescription fluoride supplements as more and more people are raising doubts about their efficacy.

US to Halt Prescription Fluoride Supplements for Children

23 States Sue Trump Administration Over Health Funding Cuts

The Trump administration's major cutback of the US federal health authority HHS has begun with layoffs as a consequence. A total of 23 states are choosing to sue the government for the decision to cut health initiatives.

23 States Sue Trump Administration Over Health Funding Cuts

FDA Vaccine Chief Resigns, Cites Kennedy's Misinformation

The head of the vaccine program at the American drug authority FDA has resigned, reports Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Peter Marks, a veteran at the authority, accuses in his resignation application Health Minister Robert F Kennedy of spreading misinformation and lies.

FDA Vaccine Chief Resigns, Cites Kennedy's Misinformation

Swedish drug candidate classified in the USA

The American drug authority FDA has given a special classification to the drug candidate exidavnemab from Swedish Bioarctic, according to a press release from the pharmaceutical company. The classification concerns the treatment of multiple system atrophy (MSA).

Swedish drug candidate classified in the USA

Expert meeting in the USA on vaccines cancelled

The US drug authority FDA has unexpectedly cancelled a meeting with experts, where next year's influenza vaccine was to be discussed. .

Expert meeting in the USA on vaccines cancelled

More Wegovy soon at Swedish pharmacies

The Danish Novo Nordisk has delayed the launch of its weight loss drug Wegovy in Sweden. But now it's time and the price can become cheaper, reports Dagens Medicin.

More Wegovy soon at Swedish pharmacies

Now vaccine skeptic Kennedy is being grilled in the Senate

A dangerous "predator" – or a visionary who can make the USA healthy? Donald Trump's health minister candidate Robert F Kennedy, known for vaccine skepticism and his fight against unhealthy food, is now being questioned in the senate. .

Now vaccine skeptic Kennedy is being grilled in the Senate

Kennedy tried to stop vaccines in the middle of the pandemic

Donald Trump's intended health minister tried to stop the vaccination against covid-19 at a time when thousands of Americans were dying from the disease, reports The New York Times. .

Kennedy tried to stop vaccines in the middle of the pandemic

New Alzheimer's medicine approved in the USA

The American drug authority FDA approves the Alzheimer's medicine donanemab, which is sold under the name Kisunla. It is an antibody that can partially slow down the development of the disease for patients in its early stages.

New Alzheimer's medicine approved in the USA

USA's Highest Court: Abortion Pill Remains Available

USA's highest court preserves the broad access to the most commonly used abortion pill in the country, which abortion opponents have tried to stop. "Citizens and doctors do not have the right to sue solely because others have permission to perform an action", writes conservative judge Brett Kavanaugh.

USA's Highest Court: Abortion Pill Remains Available