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To advance treatment for post traumatic stress disorder, biotechnology firm raises $2.2M

Mood and behavior disorders, such as post traumatic stress and depression, affect up to 40 million in the U.S. A biotechnology company developing a way to treat the disorders has raised $2.2 million, according to a Form D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The financing will help Azevan Pharmaceuticals advance its two […]

By Stephanie Baum

With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?

Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.

A Deep-dive Into Specialty Pharma

A specialty drug is a class of prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic or rare medical conditions. Although this classification was originally intended to define the treatment of rare, also termed “orphan” diseases, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US, more recently, specialty drugs have emerged as the cornerstone of treatment for chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.

By PurpleLab