MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD: Emory University Receives $200,000 Grant for Pilot Study

MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD: Emory University Receives $200,000 Grant for Pilot Study

Emory University researchers have been awarded a $200,000 grant by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) to conduct a pilot study exploring the potential of MDMA-assisted therapy in combination with Massed Exposure Therapy (MPE) for treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This study, led by renowned PTSD treatment expert Dr. Barbara Rothbaum, aims to investigate the synergistic effects of these two therapies in helping individuals process traumatic memories and reduce distress.

Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza Amidst Ongoing Conflict

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a three-day vaccination campaign in Gaza to combat the recent polio outbreak, the first in 25 years. The campaign, coordinated with Israeli authorities, will utilize “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting to reach 640,000 children under 10. The campaign will start on Sunday in central Gaza and will then move to southern and northern Gaza.

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