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FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here’s what it means

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:25 GMT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.It’s a move that some advocates have long sought as a way to improve access to a life-saving drug, though the exact impact will not be clear immediately.Here’s a look at the issues involved.WHAT IS NARCAN?The approved branded nasal spray from Gaithersburg, Maryland-based Emergent BioSolutions is the best-known form of naloxone.It can reverse overdoses of opioids, including street drugs such as heroin and fentanyl and prescription versions including oxycodone.Making naloxone available more widely is seen as a key strategy to control the nationwide overdose crisis, which has been linked to more than 100,000 U.S. deaths a year. The majority of those deaths are tied to opioids, primarily potent synthetic versions such as fentanyl that can take multiple doses ...

Milestone Pharmaceuticals: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:25 GMT

MONTREAL (AP) — MONTREAL (AP) — Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MIST) on Wednesday reported a loss of $13.2 million in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Montreal-based company said it had a loss of 31 cents.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 35 cents per share.The biotechnology company posted revenue of $3.5 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $58.4 million, or $1.38 per share. Revenue was reported as $5 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MIST at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MISTSource

‘A full circle type of moment’: Robert Griffin III could be part of Commanders new ownership group

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:25 GMT

The former quarterback once considered the future of Washington’s NFL football team is “head over heels” about the possibility of being part of the Commanders new ownership group.Robert Griffin III, a Heisman Trophy winning quarterback at Baylor, led Washington to the playoffs in his first season in 2012, but was released by the team after four seasons.More Washington Commanders NewsMore DC Sports NewsMore Sports NewsGriffin said Tuesday he’s “been having some really great conversations” with the potential ownership group led by Josh Harris, which includes Mitchell Rales and Magic Johnson — one of two groups to submit a $6 billion bid to buy the team from Daniel Snyder.“I’m head over heels about that process,” he told the Rich Eisen Show.“To be a player for that team, to not have my career to go the way that I wanted it to, or the fans wanted it to, it would be a full circle type of moment to come back and try to help that ...

Sharon Madison named 2023 'Remarkable Woman of Denver'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – A mother who started a nonprofit to honor the son she lost has been named 2023's "Remarkable Woman of Denver." Sharon Madison was announced as this year's honoree Wednesday morning.Madison followed her passion for cycling to create the organization We Ride 4. She is honoring the memory of her eldest son Eric, who died six years ago at age 27, by getting kids on bikes.“We try to work more around kids to get those kids in need, get them outside, get them on bikes, give them fresh air,” Madison said in a recent interview.As part of Women’s History Month, FOX31 and Colorado’s Very Own Channel 2 have been recognizing the contributions of women in the community. From more than 400 nominations received, four finalists were selected and profiled in recent news stories. Meet all of this year's 'Remarkable Women of Denver' finalists Along with Madison, the finalists were: Claudia Folska who helps make the world accessible to others with disabilities; Gina Schreck who opened ...

Miami Beach City Commission supports new initiatives to end spring break after gun violence incidents

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:25 GMT

After a wild spring break in Miami Beach, which was marred by gun violence, the Miami Beach City Commission has decided to take proactive measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.The commission has agreed to support several new initiatives during the peak weeks of spring break 2024, including a curfew in South Beach, the rollback of liquor sale hours during the month of March for on- and off-premises consumption, and negotiating a memorandum of understanding with the Florida Department of Transportation to shut down any of the city’s causeways once crowds reach certain predetermined capacity levels.Commissioner Alex Fernandez, who sponsored a series of initiatives to end spring break, said in a news release that “the message is now loud and clear: Miami Beach has shut the door on spring break. Our spring break measures will be proactive, not reactive.”In addition to these initiatives, the commission has also approved a resolution to establish a secure perimete...

11-year-old terminal cancer patient journeys to become police officer at multiple agencies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:25 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (WSVN) – A boy battling terminal brain and spine cancer for half of his life accomplished another milestone Monday when he was sworn in by the Aurora Police Department.Officer Devarjaye Daniel, 11, repeated the oath word for word as he held his right hand up. His ultimate goal is to be sworn in by 758 agencies across the country and according to his family, he is close to reaching that goal. Devarjaye said he chose that number in honor of his friend Abigail Arias, who was sworn in as an honorary officer with badge number 758. She lost her cancer battle in 2019.His father, Theodis, was present at the ceremony as his son promised to protect and serve others. The two have been on the road raising awareness about children battling cancer while meeting with law enforcement agencies.

Swedish woman gets 3 months in prison for Syria ‘war crime’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:25 GMT

Gothenburg District Court on Wednesday sentenced a woman to three months in prison for a war crime in Raqqa in 2014, “among other things.”The sentence is connected to Islamic State placing “mutilated bodies” at a roundabout in central Raqqa — a Syrian city that served as ISIS headquarters between 2014 and 2017. In a statement, the court said “the woman had twice published photographs” of heads impaled on a fence at the roundabout.An image shared on the woman’s social media depicts a woman in front of a severed head. The court said that she had written “derogatory comments” about the people in the pictures.Nevertheless, the 35-year-old denied any wrongdoing, saying that it was not her depicted in the photos she posted on social media.The court said that the described action was likely to “seriously violate the personal dignity of protected persons” under Swedish law. The woman additionally expressed clear sympathy with...

Police: 55-year-old woman killed in Lynn hit-and-run crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:25 GMT

A 55-year-old woman is dead following a hit-and-run crash in Lynn Wednesday morning, according to police.Police say the incident happened around 6 a.m. on Route 107 northbound between Ida and Cooper Streets. That area of the road remained closed for several hours, with traffic being rerouted down Ida Street.State police sent their Crash Reconstruction Unit and Crime Scene Unit to investigate. No information has been released on the suspect vehicle. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

MSPCA-Angell rehabilitating exotic Abyssinian cats with plans to put them up for adoption

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:25 GMT

Nearly a dozen purebred, exotic cats are now under the care of MSPCA-Angell, with the organization hopeful to put the felines up for adoption soon.MSPCA-Angell announced on social media that eight Abyssinian cats were brought in after being surrendered by an owner who they said “couldn’t give them the care they needed.”Currently housed at the organization’s Cape Cod Adoption Center, they are the first Abyssinian cats the non-profit have received in five years, according to MSPCA-Angell. The new arrivals also mark the first time the organization’s received multiple Abyssinian cats in more than a decade.“It’s not often we get these kinds of purebred, exotic cats, let alone in these numbers,” Shelter Manager Colleen Evans said in a statement.Officials said the cats require some medical care before being put up for adoption. The exotic felines are currently being treated for gastrointestinal problems, while some are also being treated for “minor upper...

1 person taken to hospital following crash in Brockton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:25 GMT

One person was taken to the hospital following a crash in Brockton Wednesday morning, according to fire officials. Crews responding to the corner of Banks and Ridge Streets around 6 a.m. found a vehicle on its side against a fence and bushes. Officials say one person was trapped inside the vehicle. The victim was removed and taken to a local hospital. No additional information has been released.https://twitter.com/Brockton_Fire/status/1641031516997255169