Status epilepticus

Ceribell Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance and CMS NTAP Reimbursement for New ClarityPro™ Software with Electrographic Status Epilepticus Diagnostic Indication

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceribell, Inc.® today announced that its new software ClarityPro has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the indication of diagnosing Electrographic Status Epilepticus (ESE). The clearance follows prior receipt of Breakthrough Device Designation from FDA. Subsequent to receiving Breakthrough Device Designation and 510(k) clearance from FDA, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) granted New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) for ClarityPro of up to $913.90 per eligible Medicare patient case.

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  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceribell, Inc.® today announced that its new software ClarityPro has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the indication of diagnosing Electrographic Status Epilepticus (ESE).
  • ClarityPro is now the only FDA-indicated device for the diagnosis of ESE in adult patients over the age of 18.
  • ClarityPro is also the first and only device to offer NTAP reimbursement for the diagnosis of ESE.
  • For additional information about the FDA Breakthrough Device program, the CMS NTAP program, and status epilepticus, visit https://ceribell.com/ClarityPro .

SciSparc to Commence Its Clinical Trial with SCI-210 in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Friday, July 14, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) ("Company" or "SciSparc"), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders of the central nervous system, today announced it has been granted an approval from the Israeli Medical Cannabis Agency ("IMCA") at the Israeli Ministry of Health to conduct its clinical trial for SCI-210 in children suffering from autism spectrum disorder ("ASD"). SCI-210 is a proprietary combination of cannabidiol (“CBD”) and CannAmide™.

Key Points: 
  • "The initiation of this clinical trial represents a significant step forward for our proprietary SCI-210 as we work to develop a novel treatment for children and adolescents with ASD.
  • The design of the study includes a 20-week, randomized double-blind placebo-controlled with cross-over clinical trial of 60 children.
  • The trial was designed in consultation with the National Autism Research Center, the leading research center for autism in Israel.
  • The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity.

Immune cells in the brain may reduce damage during seizures and promote recovery, according to study in mice

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Prolonged seizures called status epilepticus can cause lasting brain damage.

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  • Prolonged seizures called status epilepticus can cause lasting brain damage.
  • Specialized immune cells in the brain called microglia are activated during seizures to help clean up the damage.
  • We induced seizures in mice using three different methods – chemical, hyperthermic and electrical – and temporarily removed their microglia.
  • Researchers also don’t fully understand what specific molecules and signals microglia use to protect the brain during seizures.

Marinus Pharmaceuticals Announces New Method of Use Patent Granted for IV Ganaxolone by USPTO in Status Epilepticus

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Marinus Pharmaceuticals , Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNS), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative therapeutics to treat seizure disorders, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a new method of use patent for intravenous (IV) ganaxolone in the treatment of status epilepticus (SE), expiring in 2040.

Key Points: 
  • Marinus Pharmaceuticals , Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNS), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative therapeutics to treat seizure disorders, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a new method of use patent for intravenous (IV) ganaxolone in the treatment of status epilepticus (SE), expiring in 2040.
  • 11,679,117, covering the clinical dosing regimen administering ganaxolone for SE patients, including those with refractory and super refractory status epilepticus.
  • This is Marinus’ second method of use patent granted for IV ganaxolone in SE, broadening the dosing regimen and further strengthening the Company’s intellectual property position.
  • “The issue of this patent, along with other recent allowances granted by the USPTO, is an important milestone in protecting the commercial potential of ganaxolone,” said Scott Braunstein, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marinus.

China Medical System: The first 'Diazepam Nasal Spray' Approved for Marketing in China

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Monday, June 12, 2023

CMS is pleased to announce the NDA of the first Diazepam Nasal Spray has been approved for marketing in China.

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  • CMS is pleased to announce the NDA of the first Diazepam Nasal Spray has been approved for marketing in China.
  • The Product is the first diazepam nasal spray in China, and it is indicated for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (i.e.
  • The Product is a proprietary formulation of diazepam administered through the nasal mucosa, and has high bioavailability, outstanding absorbability, tolerance and reliability.
  • Diazepam Nasal Spray is CMS's third innovative drug approved for marketing in China this year, following the approval of Methotrexate Injection and Tildrakizumab Injection.

Studies Published in Cell Reports Medicine Validate the Potential of Direct KCC2 Activation in Resistant Seizures

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

The paper presents data characterizing the mechanistic target engagement of OV350 and evaluates its potential in several translatable, animal seizure models.

Key Points: 
  • The paper presents data characterizing the mechanistic target engagement of OV350 and evaluates its potential in several translatable, animal seizure models.
  • Several mechanistic studies articulated in Cell Reports Medicine suggest that OV350:
    Directly binds to the KCC2 co-transporter with high affinity and potentiates KCC2 activity without modifying its plasma membrane accumulation or key regulatory phosphorylation sites.
  • In this model, mice were administered kainate, a convulsant that induces status epilepticus-like seizures, which are typically resistant to benzodiazepines.
  • Findings from some of the published models were previously presented at the American Epilepsy Society (AES) Annual Meeting in December 2022, and published in Cell Reports Medicine publication in February 2023.

Marinus Pharmaceuticals Provides Business Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Marinus Pharmaceuticals , Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNS), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative therapeutics to treat seizure disorders, today reported business highlights and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

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  • Marinus Pharmaceuticals , Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNS), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative therapeutics to treat seizure disorders, today reported business highlights and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.
  • “2022 was a year of significant growth and execution for Marinus, underscored by the successful U.S. launch of ZTALMY,” said Scott Braunstein, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marinus.
  • Recognized $2.3 million and $2.9 million in net product revenues for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022, respectively.
  • Recognized collaboration revenue of $3.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 related to the upfront payment associated with the Company’s development and commercialization agreement with Tenacia.

U.S. Department of Defense Awards Rafa Laboratories Production FOLLOW-ON Agreement of over $45 million

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

JERUSALEM, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rafa Laboratories LTD. ("Rafa") was awarded a follow-on production agreement for a total value of over $45 million (W911SR2390004) from the Defense Department's (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND). Under this follow-on production agreement, Rafa has manufactured and began delivering 10mg Midazolam Injection autoinjectors to the Joint Force since December 2022.

Key Points: 
  • This first in market product was developed by Rafa in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Defense
    JERUSALEM, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rafa Laboratories LTD. ("Rafa") was awarded a follow-on production agreement for a total value of over $45 million (W911SR2390004) from the Defense Department's (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND).
  • Under this follow-on production agreement, Rafa has manufactured and began delivering 10mg Midazolam Injection autoinjectors to the Joint Force since December 2022.
  • As such, this new Advanced Anticonvulsant System (AAS) autoinjector can be used to treat seizures resulting from nerve agent exposure.
  • This production agreement demonstrates further cooperation between Rafa and the JPEO-CBRND, having previously collaborated on the production of Rafa's Atropine autoinjector that was launched in the U.S. in 2017.

U.S. Department of Defense Awards Rafa Laboratories Production FOLLOW-ON Agreement of over $45 million

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

JERUSALEM, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rafa Laboratories LTD. ("Rafa") was awarded a follow-on production agreement for a total value of over $45 million (W911SR2390004) from the Defense Department's (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND). Under this follow-on production agreement, Rafa has manufactured and began delivering 10mg Midazolam Injection autoinjectors to the Joint Force since December 2022.

Key Points: 
  • This first in market product was developed by Rafa in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Defense
    JERUSALEM, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rafa Laboratories LTD. ("Rafa") was awarded a follow-on production agreement for a total value of over $45 million (W911SR2390004) from the Defense Department's (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND).
  • Under this follow-on production agreement, Rafa has manufactured and began delivering 10mg Midazolam Injection autoinjectors to the Joint Force since December 2022.
  • As such, this new Advanced Anticonvulsant System (AAS) autoinjector can be used to treat seizures resulting from nerve agent exposure.
  • This production agreement demonstrates further cooperation between Rafa and the JPEO-CBRND, having previously collaborated on the production of Rafa's Atropine autoinjector that was launched in the U.S. in 2017.

Multiple Sclerosis Patients in US Left Without Essential Patient Support Program Will Now Receive Equivalent Backing From Cycle Pharmaceuticals Following FDA’s Approval of TASCENSO ODT® (fingolimod)

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

To find out more about TASCENSO ODT and Cycle Vita please visit www.tascenso.com and www.cyclevita.life respectively.

Key Points: 
  • To find out more about TASCENSO ODT and Cycle Vita please visit www.tascenso.com and www.cyclevita.life respectively.
  • Due to a risk for bradyarrhythmia and AV blocks patients should be monitored during TASCENSO ODT treatment initiation.
  • Use of live attenuated vaccines during, and for 2 months after stopping TASCENSO ODT, should be avoided.
  • To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Cycle Pharmaceuticals Ltd at 1-888-533-1625 or the FDA at: 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .