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Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Benzinga · Mar 29, 2022

FDA reviews ALS drug after lobbying by patients, politicians

The Food and Drug Administration meets next week to review a closely watched drug for ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, following months of lobbying by patient groups and congressional lawmakers

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

Psyched: MindCure Shuts Down Operations, Novamind And MindMed Partner For Study

The psychedelics space was shaken up on the news that MindCure Health (OTC:MCURF) was shutting down operations. After a review process, the company’s board decided that MindCure’s business plan required more capital that it could gather under current market conditions, thus shutting down operations was considered the best move to preserve…

Benzinga · Mar 22, 2022

Attention Biotech Investors: Mark Your Calendar For March PDUFA Dates

The Food and Drug Administration approval calendar was light in February. Nevertheless, the month saw regulatory nods accorded to some breakthrough therapies.

Benzinga · Mar 2, 2022

Don’t use these 3 unauthorized COVID tests, FDA warns. You might get a false result

There are three COVID-19 tests distributed in the U.S. to avoid and if you already have any of them, don’t use them, the Food and Drug Administration is warning of the unauthorized tests.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 2, 2022

Commentary: The first treatment for Alzheimer’s taught us some hard lessons

The Food and Drug Administration’s surprise approval of Aduhelm for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease last year was a mess on practically every level. Three agency advisers resigned, and skeptical doctors such as myself were left to advise patients — all desperate for hope — that, yes, it is a…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2022

Mayo Clinic expert stresses importance of vaccinating school-age children for COVID-19

Parents hoping to get their young children vaccinated for COVID-19 will have to wait at least another two months. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently postponed a decision on an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for kids 6 months to 4 years old. The FDA is waiting…

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2022

FDA says official suggesting annual COVID vaccines ‘does not work on vaccine matters’

A video has emerged of a Food and Drug Administration executive suggesting there are plans for annual COVID-19 vaccines to be implemented in the United States.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Feb 18, 2022

Mayo Clinic Minute: Hold the salt to help your heart

The Food and Drug Administration outlined new, voluntary guidelines to lower sodium levels in food. But those with high blood pressure or who are at risk for heart disease may want to consider simply saying no to sodium.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2022

Senate confirms Robert Califf to become Biden’s FDA commissioner

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Robert Califf to lead the Food and Drug Administration, 50-46, a much narrower vote than when he previously held the position during the Obama administration, though many thought the latest vote could be even closer.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2022