Australia: Health Insurer Would Provide First Psychedelics Therapy Coverage For Mental Health
The Perth-based Health Insurance Fund of Australia (HIF) could soon become the first health provider of the country to offer MDMA and psilocybin insurance, aligned with successful clinical studies involving PTSD, substance abuse and anxiety treatments, as first reported by Kellie Balaam on PerthNow. The company’s CEO, Justin James, said the medicinal potential of psychedelics is “extraordinary” […]
Preclinical Ketamine Trial Shows Positive Results For Pain Conditions Like Fibromyalgia And Arthritis
Biotech psychedelics researcher and developer Silo Pharma Inc. (OTCQB: SILO) announced its topically-administered proprietary ketamine obtained a positive outcome in a recent preclinical study. The trial has then proven the combination of Silo’s ketamine together with Zylo’s delivery system to yield positive results in reducing neuropathic nerve pain in a small animal study. This data […]
Vladimir Putin Possibly Used A Body Double For Iran Trip – Ukraine Official Calls His Lively Appearance ‘Uncharacteristic’
A body double may have replaced Russian President Vladimir Putin during his trip to Iran, a top Ukrainian intelligence official claimed. What Happened: Putin appeared more alert and mobile than usual during his visit to Tehran for a trilateral summit with Turkey and Iran, Major General Kyrylo O. Budanov told Ukrainian outlet 1+1, according to […]
These Discontinued Apple Products May Make A Comeback Soon
Some Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) products, like the iMac Pro, the full-sized HomePod, and the 12-inch MacBook, are already discontinued. If rumors are to be believed, these Apple products may once again become available to consumers. Apple discontinued its 12-inch MacBook variation in 2019, similarly, the company ended the production of its two products, the […]
EXCLUSIVE: How Psilocybin Services Providers Are Facing Oregon’s County ‘Opt-Out’ Vote In November Ballot, Synthesis’ Exposition In Jackson County
After the passage of the Psilocybin Services Act on 2022, which legalizes Psilocybin across the state of Oregon, various companies are planning to offer their services to the state before some counties have the possibility to vote against the local implementation of the Act in a ballot vote this November. In the specific case of Jackson County, voters first approved Measure […]
Colorado: State-Wide Psychedelics Legalization Measure Makes The Cut For November’s Ballot
The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office has announced that it received the submission of over 225,000 signatures for the inclusion of Initiative 58 in the next ballot, which represents more than 111% over the campaign’s required signature goal, and therefore sets it within the voting session to be held on November 8, 2022. The Colorado […]
Psilocybin In Oregon: County Considers Temporary Ban On Legal Psilocybin Therapy Program
Centers providing supervised therapeutic use of psilocybin are set to commence their services in Oregon in January 2023 thanks to the 2020 Oregon Psilocybin Services Act. Now, Washington County could be joining a growing group of counties considering banning the practice. At state level, voters voted 54% in favor of the 2020 measure, and Washington County […]
At-Home Ketamine For Depression: New Study Adds Proof On Its Safety And Efficacy
Is At-Home Ketamine Treatment Safe For Patients? A new clinical study of sublingual ketamine telehealth is adding data to the notion that at-home ketamine treatments can be safe and effective for moderate to severe cases of anxiety and depression. The study was conducted by psychiatrists and researchers from MAPS, the Cleveland Clinic, UCSF, NYU and Houston […]
Pfizer’s Cancer Drug Partner Mulls Sale: Report
Bloomberg reports that Pfizer Inc’s (NYSE: PFE) cancer drug partner CStone Pharmaceuticals (OTC: CSPHF) in China is considering strategic options, including a sale. The report added that the Chinese firm backed by WuXi AppTec Co is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS) to help pan out potential bidders. WuXi AppTec is the largest shareholder in CStone with a … Full […]
Utah’s New Anesthesia & Sedation Law, Learn How It Could Affect Ketamine Clinics
The new law, “Anesthesia and sedation requirements – Unprofessional conduct – Whistleblower protection,” was effective as of May 4, 2022, but the implementing regulations have not been passed or implemented yet. As specialized attorney Ethan Minkin explains, that is expected to take place by November 2022. The measure aims at unprofessional conduct implications for healthcare providers as well […]