STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novo plans for Wegovy, a Purdue bankruptcy deal, and moreSTAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novo plans for Wegovy, a Purdue bankruptcy deal, and more
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating, because that oh-so-familiar routine of meetings, deadlines, and messages has returned. But what can you do? There is no pause button to stop the world from spinning. So this means one thing: time to dig in to Read More
Novo Nordisk slashes out-of-pocket prices for Wegovy and OzempicNovo Nordisk slashes out-of-pocket prices for Wegovy and Ozempic
The Danish drugmaker said it’s cutting the price of Wegovy and Ozempic from $499 to $349 per month for some customers who buy the drugs directly. The Danish drugmaker said it’s cutting the price of Wegovy and Ozempic from $499 to $349 per month for some customers who buy the drugs directly.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic deliver huge weight loss but new research reveals a hidden catchGLP-1 drugs like Ozempic deliver huge weight loss but new research reveals a hidden catch
GLP-1 drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide offer powerful weight-loss effects but come with unanswered questions about long-term safety, side effects, and global accessibility. Researchers stress the need for independent studies before these treatments can be fully embraced worldwide. GLP-1 drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide offer powerful weight-loss effects but come with unanswered questions about long-term Read More
Study on breast cancer and birth control shows how science can be distortedStudy on breast cancer and birth control shows how science can be distorted
The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won’t change how they counsel patients.
New Guidance on Resmetirom and Semaglutide for MASHNew Guidance on Resmetirom and Semaglutide for MASH
(MedPage Today) — At the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) annual meeting, a session highlighted new guidance on using resmetirom (Rezdiffra) and semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis… (MedPage Today) — At the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) annual meeting, a session highlighted new guidance Read More
GLP-1s Tied to Big Survival Advantage in Colon Cancer PatientsGLP-1s Tied to Big Survival Advantage in Colon Cancer Patients
(MedPage Today) — Patients with colon cancer and a history of treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity had a 5-year mortality rate that was less than half the rate for patients who didn’t take these drugs, according to a large retrospective… (MedPage Today) — Patients with colon cancer and a history of treatment Read More
Not-So-‘Sneaky’ Cells; Exercise for Breast Cancer; More Uses for AI in CancerNot-So-‘Sneaky’ Cells; Exercise for Breast Cancer; More Uses for AI in Cancer
(MedPage Today) — “Sneaky” senescent cells that promote treatment resistance could prove to be a target for new lung cancer therapies, researchers said. (UCSF Health, Cell Stem Cell)
Competition is heating up in the race to market the first bispecific…
Nixed Hormone Therapy Warning; Making GLP-1s Affordable; What Is ‘Butt Breathing’?Nixed Hormone Therapy Warning; Making GLP-1s Affordable; What Is ‘Butt Breathing’?
(MedPage Today) — The following is a transcript of the podcast episode: Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody, welcome to MedPod Today, the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insights into the week’s biggest healthcare stories… (MedPage Today) — The following is a transcript of the podcast episode: Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody, welcome to Read More
GLP-1 and health: Beyond weight loss in the Ozempic eraGLP-1 and health: Beyond weight loss in the Ozempic era
This week, the White House announced a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower the cost of their GLP-1 weight loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound. The move could significantly expand access to these treatments for people with diabetes and obesity. This week, the White House announced a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Read More
More Americans use weight loss drugs like Ozempic than live in TexasMore Americans use weight loss drugs like Ozempic than live in Texas
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. The Ig Noble awards just happened, but I’d like to pitch this study — which found that a man’s shouts will scare gulls away from food — for next year’s consideration. Read the rest… Get your Read More