April 29, 2025

New Oral Option Approved for GCA

The FDA approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib) as the first and only oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of giant cell arteritis in adults, providing a steroid-sparing option for achieving sustained remission.

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April 17, 2025

Oral Agent Shows Weight, A1c Drops

“As a convenient once-daily pill, orforglipron may provide a new option”—Lilly's oral GLP-1 agent showed up to 7.9% weight loss and HbA1c reductions in phase III diabetes trial.

Reuters

April 15, 2025

Mavacamten Misses Endpoints in nHCM Trial

Mavacamten's phase III trial for nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy does not show significant improvement in functional capacity or symptoms, reflecting challenges in less severe populations. Bristol Myers Squibb plans to present full data at a future scientific meeting.

Reuters

April 14, 2025

FDA-Approved COVID-19 Drugs: Safety Risks Assessed

Researchers found most FDA-authorized COVID-19 treatments were not linked to serious adverse events, though risks may rise with tocilizumab or convalescent plasma in specific patients.

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April 02, 2025

GLP-1 Spending Surged 500% Since 2018

U.S. spending on GLP-1 receptor agonists reached $71.7 billion in 2023. Semaglutide and tirzepatide products have captured 70% of the market as diabetes and weight loss medication use rapidly expands, according to new research.

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August 01, 2024

Tirzepatide Reduces Heart Failure Risk by 38% in Clinical Trial

Results from a trial reveal that Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, a weight loss drug, reduces the risk of heart failure outcomes by 38% compared to a placebo for obese adults, with significant weight loss and improved symptoms. Novo Nordisk's Wegovy also shows promise in reducing heart failure symptoms.

Reuters

July 25, 2024

Senate Investigates Bankruptcy of Hospital Chain: CEO Subpoenaed

The U.S. Senate Committee is calling the CEO of Steward Health to testify about alleged corporate greed and financial mismanagement amid the company's bankruptcy.

Reuters

September 09, 2024

FDA Lifts Hold on Low Blood Sugar Treatment

Rezolute Inc has received FDA approval to proceed with its late-stage trial for a new treatment addressing low blood sugar in individuals with congenital hyperinsulinism, with potential U.S. enrollment expected to start in early 2025.

Reuters

November 17, 2023

FDA Approves Capivasertib With Fulvestrant for Breast Cancer

On November 16, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved capivasertib (Truqap) with fulvestrant for adult patients with hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or m...

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