Does Microdosing GLP-1s Work? Expert Weighs InDoes Microdosing GLP-1s Work? Expert Weighs In
(MedPage Today) — Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today’s collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional’s take on the latest viral medical topics. More companies are promoting microdosing GLP-1 receptor agonists even… (MedPage Today) — Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today’s collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional’s take on Read More
Breast cancer relapse: Key cellular resistance mechanism discoveredBreast cancer relapse: Key cellular resistance mechanism discovered
Triple-negative breast cancer is one of the most aggressive and difficult cancers to treat. It can initially respond well to therapeutic combinations of chemotherapy, but a tiny minority of tumor cells may manage to tolerate these treatments. These so-called “persister” cells are then able to reform a tumor, causing a relapse of breast cancer in 20 to 30% of cases.
Study shows supervised exercise improves strength, physical performance in patients with advanced breast cancerStudy shows supervised exercise improves strength, physical performance in patients with advanced breast cancer
Aerobic and resistance exercise can significantly improve physical performance in patients living with metastatic breast cancer, according to new results presented at the Advanced Breast Cancer Eighth International Consensus Conference (ABC8).
Cancer Drugs, Anti-Obesity Pill Secure FDA Expedited Review VouchersCancer Drugs, Anti-Obesity Pill Secure FDA Expedited Review Vouchers
(MedPage Today) — The FDA announced six more awardees for the FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program designed to accelerate approval of drugs that address unmet needs or whose makers have agreed to specific criteria…
Some Patients Can Maintain Health Gains After Reducing GLP-1 Dose FrequencySome Patients Can Maintain Health Gains After Reducing GLP-1 Dose Frequency
(MedPage Today) — Patients with plateaued weight loss or who reached their weight-related goals on a GLP-1 receptor agonist were able to maintain their improvements in weight, body composition, and metabolic improvements after they reduced the… (MedPage Today) — Patients with plateaued weight loss or who reached their weight-related goals on a GLP-1 receptor Read More
Radioactive Shrimp, Ozempic Allegations: The MedPage Today Culture AwardsRadioactive Shrimp, Ozempic Allegations: The MedPage Today Culture Awards
(MedPage Today) — We’ve nominated medicine’s biggest culture makers and moments of 2025, it’s your turn to vote (MedPage Today) — We’ve nominated medicine’s biggest culture makers and moments of 2025, it’s your turn to vote
Costs for Zepbound, Wegovy Could Drop Soon: What to KnowCosts for Zepbound, Wegovy Could Drop Soon: What to Know
The White House is in discussions with the makers of weight loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound to drastically lower prices, NBC News has learned. The prices could drop from an average price of $1,300 a month to $150 a month, according to sources familiar with the plan. It remains unclear who would be eligible. NBC’s Read More
Common heartburn and blood pressure medicines linked to adverse breast cancer outcomes in large global studyCommon heartburn and blood pressure medicines linked to adverse breast cancer outcomes in large global study
A major international study involving 23,000 people has found concerning evidence about the impact of a range of common, everyday medications on the treatment outcomes for patients with breast cancer.
Wegovy in a pill? Massive weight loss results revealedWegovy in a pill? Massive weight loss results revealed
Novo Nordisk’s oral semaglutide 25 mg achieved up to 16.6% weight loss in a landmark study, rivaling injectable Wegovy. The pill also improved cardiovascular risk factors and physical activity levels. With a safety profile consistent with existing treatments, experts see it as a breakthrough for patients preferring oral options. Novo Nordisk’s oral semaglutide 25 mg Read More
Radiation May Be Unnecessary for Many Breast Cancer PatientsRadiation May Be Unnecessary for Many Breast Cancer Patients
Doctors have already begun reducing radiation treatment for women at low risk of recurrence or spread of the disease. A new study finds that some women at greater risk can safely avoid radiation.