Neuropharmacology

Field of study

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2024
Alcohol
The World Health Organization published a report detailing global mortality impacts, noting that four industries (tobacco, unhealthy food, fossil fuel, and alcohol) are responsible for at least a third of global deaths per year.
2023
Pharmacology of ethanol
A comprehensive study using a two-compartment model with Michaelis-Menten elimination kinetics was conducted, analyzing alcohol elimination data from 60 men and 12 women, ultimately finding statistically insignificant gender effects on maximal elimination rate.
April 2023
Alcohol
World Health Organization (WHO) published a statement in The Lancet Public Health declaring that 'there is no safe amount of alcohol that does not affect health'.
February 24 2023
Lisdexamfetamine
Patent protection for lisdexamfetamine expired in the United States.
2022
Lisdexamfetamine
A network meta-analysis found lisdexamfetamine was significantly effective as an antidepressant augmentation for treatment-resistant depression.
2022
Lisdexamfetamine
Became the 69th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with over 9 million prescriptions issued, indicating significant medical adoption and usage.
2019
Lisdexamfetamine
A systematic review concluded that lisdexamfetamine was the most effective treatment for adult ADHD, highlighting its significant clinical importance in managing the disorder.
2018
Lisdexamfetamine
First meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of lisdexamfetamine for antidepressant augmentation was conducted, finding no significant improvement over placebo in depression rating scales.
2015
Lisdexamfetamine
FDA gave tentative approval to generic formulations of lisdexamfetamine.
2015
Alcohol
A comprehensive study revealed that alcohol and tobacco use combined resulted in over a quarter of a billion disability-adjusted life years, highlighting the significant global health burden of these substances.
January 2015
Lisdexamfetamine
FDA approved lisdexamfetamine for the treatment of binge eating disorder in adults.
February 2014
Lisdexamfetamine
Shire pharmaceutical company announced that late-stage clinical trials found Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) was not an effective treatment for depression, leading to discontinuation of development for this medical indication.
2012
Lisdexamfetamine
Lisdexamfetamine received approval for medical use in the European Union, expanding its availability as a treatment for ADHD and related conditions.

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