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FDA-Funded Grants for Youth Substance Use Disorder Devices

The Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation is offering up to $150,000 in grants for pediatric medical devices to improve the monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment of substance use disorder in youth, addressing the high rates of drug use and overdose deaths among adolescents.

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FDA Proposes Ban on Electrical Stimulation Devices

The U.S. FDA has proposed banning electrical stimulation devices for self-injurious or aggressive behavior due to significant risks, marking the second attempt at prohibition, with implications including potential treatment transitions for users and a thorough review of updated evidence and expert opinions.