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Drug Prices Negotiated by Medicare Still Higher Than Other Countries'

All drugs except one remained more expensive in the U.S.

Dec 02, 2024
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IG Live December 2: The Weight of Wegovy

How GLP-1 drugs are reshaping medicine

Nov 27, 2024
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Many Drinkers Cut Back After Starting Obesity Meds, Study Finds

In WeightWatchers study, 45% decreased their alcohol use after initiating a weight-loss drug

Nov 26, 2024
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CGM Uptake Very Low for Vulnerable Diabetes Populations

But how to achieve equitable use remains "complicated," says expert

Nov 22, 2024
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GLP-1 Use Prior to Surgery: Analyzing the Updated Guidance

Balancing aspiration risk with the consequences of medication discontinuation

Nov 20, 2024
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Metformin Use Linked to Fewer Asthma Attacks

Addition of GLP-1 drugs led to an even greater reduction

Nov 19, 2024
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Over 50% of U.S. Adults Qualify for Ozempic, Wegovy

Most are eligible for weight management indication

Nov 18, 2024
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Extended Dosing Intervals Possible With Aflibercept in Diabetic Macular Edema

In the third year, 88% of patients could go 12 weeks or longer with 8-mg dose

Nov 18, 2024
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Tirzepatide Officially Puts GLP-1 Meds on the Map for Heart Failure Benefit

SUMMIT trial able to show clinical benefit beyond quality-of-life improvement

Nov 16, 2024
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Multiple Chronic Conditions and Death; Diabetes Treatment for Gout

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Nov 16, 2024
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GLP-1 Drugs Could Help People With Alcohol Use Disorder

Real-world data suggested semaglutide, liraglutide reduced AUD-related hospitalizations

Nov 13, 2024
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Who Needs a Defibrillator After MI? FDA Recs on Inferior Vena Cava Filters

Also in TTHealthWatch: early sugar exposure, hypertension, and diabetes

Nov 09, 2024
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FDA Adds New Warning to GLP-1 Drugs

Labels now caution about pulmonary aspiration risk

Nov 08, 2024
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Nurse's Death Tied to GLP-1 Drug; Research Monkey Jailbreak; Congressman Has Cancer

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Nov 08, 2024
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