Epinephrine Nasal Spray Starts Reversing Allergic Reactions in Minutes
WASHINGTON — Although FDA approval has eluded the intranasal epinephrine spray ARS-1 (also known as neffy), it continued to build its case with findings of resolved allergic symptoms in children and teenagers undergoing an oral food challenge, and with a separate study showing that it maintained its potency under extreme temperatures. In a small observational […]
Spravato Safety Holds Up Long-Term for Treatment-Resistant Depression
NASHVILLE — Esketamine nasal spray (Spravato) showed consistent long-term safety outcomes for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), according to follow-up data from the SUSTAIN-3 trial. In the open-label, phase III study, intermittent dosing of esketamine for up to 6.5 years had a similar safety profile as dosing for up to 1 year, according to Reina […]
10 Skincare Picks From CVS That’ll Keep You Feeling Fresh This Summer
1. This Sun Bum Sunscreen Spray that has SPF 30 and a spray-on formula, making it perfect for everyday wear. CVS A hand spraying Sun Bum suntan lotion $17.49 (Also available in SPF 50) 2. This CVS Sport Clear Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Spray that’s designed with active people in mind. CVS CVS Sport sunscreen $9.29 (also available […]
10 Products From CVS That You’ll Be Glad To Have This Summer
1. This CVS Sport Clear Sunscreen Spray that goes on clear and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. CVS CVS Sport sunscreen $9.29 (available in 5 SPF options and 2 sizes) 2. This CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30 that’s a hybrid chemical and mineral design to keep you protected. CVS CeraVe sunscreen $17.99 […]
There’s 1 Huge Mistake People Make When Using Nasal Spray
vgajic via Getty Images Too many of us don’t know how to use nasal spray correctly, and it can hurt our sinuses in the long run. Whether it’s seasonal allergies, sinus infections or a cold, at some point, you are going to want to use a nasal spray to help out your stuffy, irritated nose. […]
Intranasal Zavegepant Shows Promise in Acute Migraine
Zavegepant, an investigational nasal spray formulation of a small-molecule calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist, met its co-primary endpoints in a phase III randomized placebo-controlled trial of acute migraine. On both primary endpoints — 2-hour pain freedom (23.6% vs 14.9%, P<0.0001) and 2-hour freedom from most bothersome symptom (39.6% vs 31.1%, P=0.0012) — zavegepant was […]
New COVID-19 nasal spray outperforms current antibody treatments in mice: A single inhaled dose treated or even prevented infection by COVID-19 and its variants
A new protein-based antiviral nasal spray developed by researchers at Northwestern University, University of Washington and Washington University at St. Louis is being advanced toward Phase I human clinical trials to treat COVID-19. Designed computationally and refined in the laboratory, the new protein therapies thwarted infection by interfering with the virus’ ability to enter cells. […]