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NRx Pharmaceuticals Applies for FDA National Priority Voucher for Intravenous Ketamine (NRX-100)

Psychiatric Times

1 The newly announced CNPV pathway was introduced by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH, on June 17, 2025, and is intended to expedite reviews for medications that address US public health priorities. The CNPV program, introduced by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, aims to reduce review times to 1-2 months for eligible applications.

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FDA Requires New Label Warning of Weight Loss Risk in Pediatric Patients Taking Extended-Release Stimulants for ADHD

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SHOW MORE The FDA will update ADHD medication labels, warning of weight loss risks in children under 6, urging careful monitoring by health care professionals. Health care professionals should monitor the child’s growth and development and provide necessary interventions to mitigate weight loss.” FDA Drug Safety Communication.

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Risk Factors for ADHD

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Overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder EP: 2. Role of Pediatricians in Diagnosing ADHD ADHD risk factors encompass both genetic and environmental components that significantly impact child development. ADHD in Elementary School Age Child: Patient Case 1 EP: 3. ADHD Diagnosis Criteria EP: 4. Risk Factors for ADHD EP: 7.

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Nonstimulant Therapies for ADHD

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Both medications carry important safety considerations including potential for increased suicidal ideation, requiring careful monitoring and education about distinguishing medication-related intrusive thoughts from situational mental health concerns. Subscribe Now!

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ADHD Treatment Options

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Role of Pediatricians in Diagnosing ADHD

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Before reaching specialized behavioral health services, families typically consult pediatricians who must possess comprehensive knowledge of ADHD presentation, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Subscribe Now!

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Prodromal Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Understanding and Addressing Challenges

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Studies in Australia and the United States followed individuals with subthreshold psychotic symptoms and functional decline, along with a genetic risk for schizophrenia, over time. The DSM-5 task force concluded that there was not enough evidence to justify incorporating APS as an official mental disorder diagnosis in Section II.