First Transcatheter Coronary Bypass; Y Chromosome Loss & MI; GLP-1s vs Brain BleedsFirst Transcatheter Coronary Bypass; Y Chromosome Loss & MI; GLP-1s vs Brain Bleeds
(MedPage Today) — A first-in-human percutaneous aorto-coronary bypass procedure, dubbed “VECTOR,” was used to prevent coronary obstruction following transcatheter aortic valve replacement in a patient ineligible for leaflet modification. (Circulation… (MedPage Today) — A first-in-human percutaneous aorto-coronary bypass procedure, dubbed “VECTOR,” was used to prevent coronary obstruction following transcatheter aortic valve replacement in a Read More
Semaglutide improves knee replacements for patients with diabetesSemaglutide improves knee replacements for patients with diabetes
For those with type 2 diabetes who have knee osteoarthritis, getting a knee replacement can be difficult because they are more likely to have surgical complications. For those with type 2 diabetes who have knee osteoarthritis, getting a knee replacement can be difficult because they are more likely to have surgical complications.
How eggs can help you come off Wegovy: Cracking the problem of weight-regainHow eggs can help you come off Wegovy: Cracking the problem of weight-regain
For millions of people, weight-loss injections such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have felt like a breakthrough that finally makes eating less feel easier. In a few short years, these so-called GLP-1 drugs have reshaped how obesity is treated and how people think about appetite and willpower. But their success raises an awkward question that more Read More
GLP-1 Drug Market Changes; Wegovy Pill Hits Shelves; Hypercortisolism Drug RejectedGLP-1 Drug Market Changes; Wegovy Pill Hits Shelves; Hypercortisolism Drug Rejected
(MedPage Today) — A pill formation, a stronger injectable, and more cash payment options: lots of changes are coming to the GLP-1 drug market. (NBC News) The first GLP-1 pill for obesity, semaglutide (Wegovy) tablets from drugmaker Novo Nordisk… (MedPage Today) — A pill formation, a stronger injectable, and more cash payment options: lots Read More
Novo Nordisk launches daily weight-loss pill to expand GLP-1 accessNovo Nordisk launches daily weight-loss pill to expand GLP-1 access
A daily pill for weight loss has officially arrived in the U.S. A daily pill for weight loss has officially arrived in the U.S.
Study underscores role of sleep in reducing toll of social adversity on breast cancer survivors’ healthStudy underscores role of sleep in reducing toll of social adversity on breast cancer survivors’ health
Where someone lives can affect their health. For breast cancer survivors, their neighborhood can influence their recovery from treatment.
STAT+: Telehealth companies swoop in to offer Wegovy pillSTAT+: Telehealth companies swoop in to offer Wegovy pill
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Katie Palmer writes: As drugmaker Novo Nordisk launched the pill version of its popular obesity medication Wegovy on Monday, it aimed to capture patients Read More
Cassidy Decries Child Vax Changes; First GLP-1 Pill for Obesity; ‘Super-Flu’ Season?Cassidy Decries Child Vax Changes; First GLP-1 Pill for Obesity; ‘Super-Flu’ Season?
(MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), who previously cast a key vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary, said the CDC’s reduction of the childhood immunization… (MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Sen. Bill Read More
Wegovy Leads Race to Release Weight-Loss PillWegovy Leads Race to Release Weight-Loss Pill
Novo Nordisk announced its popular GLP-1 injectable Wegovy is now available in pill form with a prescription at more than 70,000 U.S. pharmacies including CVS, Costco and some telehealth providers. Drug makers have been fighting for the crown of an industry that analysts say could be worth $100 billion by the 2030s. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda Read More
Wegovy pill now available at pharmaciesWegovy pill now available at pharmacies
The Wegovy pill approved in December arrived at pharmacies nationwide on Monday. Patients now have a new way to take the weight loss medication. The Wegovy pill approved in December arrived at pharmacies nationwide on Monday. Patients now have a new way to take the weight loss medication.