Wegovy may have highest ‘eye stroke’ and sight loss risk among semaglutide GLP-1 agonistsWegovy may have highest ‘eye stroke’ and sight loss risk among semaglutide GLP-1 agonists
Wegovy, a GLP-1 agonist for weight loss, may carry the highest risk of “eye stroke” (ischemic optic neuropathy) and sudden sight loss of the semaglutide drugs, finds an analysis of unintended side effect reports published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. Wegovy, a GLP-1 agonist for weight loss, may carry the highest risk of “eye Read More
Tale of Two Drugs: Wegovy Linked to Higher Risk of Blinding Eye Stroke vs OzempicTale of Two Drugs: Wegovy Linked to Higher Risk of Blinding Eye Stroke vs Ozempic
(MedPage Today) — The obesity drug semaglutide (Wegovy) conferred a significantly higher risk of ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) than any other GLP-1 agonist, including semaglutide for diabetes (Ozempic), an analysis of FDA data showed. In a… (MedPage Today) — The obesity drug semaglutide (Wegovy) conferred a significantly higher risk of ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) Read More
Wegovy users have five times greater risk of sudden sight loss than Ozempic users, study findsWegovy users have five times greater risk of sudden sight loss than Ozempic users, study finds
‘Eye strokes’ that reduce blood flow to optic nerve likely to be side-effect of active ingredient semaglutide, says author Patients taking Wegovy have nearly five times the risk of sudden sight loss of those on Ozempic, a large-scale study has found. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medicines such as semaglutide (sold as Wegovy, Ozempic Read More
Scientists discover molecule that stops aggressive breast cancer in its tracksScientists discover molecule that stops aggressive breast cancer in its tracks
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have developed a new molecule that could open the door to treating triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of the disease. The compound, called SU212, targets and disables a key enzyme that cancer cells rely on to fuel their growth. In tests using humanized mouse models, the molecule caused tumors to shrink and slowed the spread of cancer by forcing the enzyme to break down.
AI boosts breast cancer detection by 10.4% in UK screening evaluationAI boosts breast cancer detection by 10.4% in UK screening evaluation
The UK’s first comprehensive evaluation of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening found that it can increase breast cancer detection by 10.4% and has the potential to reduce the workload of health care workers by more than 30% compared to the current clinical process. Published today in Nature Cancer, the evaluation was carried out by a team of scientists, clinicians and software developers from the University of Aberdeen, NHS Grampian, and Kheiron Medical Technologies, now part of DeepHealth Inc.
FDA warns Novo Nordisk of potential unreported GLP-1 side effectsFDA warns Novo Nordisk of potential unreported GLP-1 side effects
The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk — the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy — for failing to report potential side effects in patients who took its blockbuster medications. The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk — the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy — for failing to report potential side effects Read More
2018 to 2025 saw rise in GLP-1 receptor agonist Rx for bariatric surgery-eligible patients2018 to 2025 saw rise in GLP-1 receptor agonist Rx for bariatric surgery-eligible patients
Among patients eligible for metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) prescriptions increased from 2018 to 2025, while MBS use decreased beginning in 2023, according to a research letter published online March 4 in JAMA Surgery. Among patients eligible for metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) Read More
Google AI rivals radiologists in breast cancer detectionGoogle AI rivals radiologists in breast cancer detection
New research on 175,000 women—the largest NHS study to date—on the use of AI in breast cancer screening shows that AI detected more cases of invasive cancer, more cases overall, had fewer false positives, and recalled fewer women having their first scan than humans did. For one part of the study, AI reduced the time spent reading scans by almost a third.
The Ultimate Grocery List for GLP-1 Users, According to a DietitianThe Ultimate Grocery List for GLP-1 Users, According to a Dietitian
These kitchen staples are nutrient-dense and easy to tolerate. These kitchen staples are nutrient-dense and easy to tolerate.
FDA warns Novo Nordisk over unreported potential Ozempic side effectsFDA warns Novo Nordisk over unreported potential Ozempic side effects
The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker behind the diabetes and weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, over unreported potential side effects. The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker behind the diabetes and weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, over unreported potential side effects.