Biotech Update: Roche’s TIGIT Struggles and Missed Alzheimer’s Target
Happy Tuesday! I'm Adam Feuerstein, and I'm here to bring you the latest updates in the world of biotech. It seems like all the big news in biotech decided to drop right before Thanksgiving,...
FDA urged by attorneys general to crack down on fake obesity drugs
Attorneys General Call on FDA to Combat Fake Obesity DrugsMore than three dozen attorneys general across the United States recently penned a letter urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action...
Volkswagen Golf 7.5 – Fuel Efficiency, Turbocharging, and Smart Climate Systems
The Volkswagen Golf 7 has long been praised for its balance of performance and fuel efficiency, and the Golf 7.5 facelift, introduced in 2017, refined these attributes with advanced turbocharged engines and intelligent climate...
Mysterious MPOX Outbreak in Africa: WHO Seeks Global Emergency Determination
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General announced that he will be seeking advice from independent experts to determine if the current spread of the mpox virus in Africa should be considered a global emergency....
Southwest Florida Heart Ball 2025 Headlined by Award-Winning Interior Designer and Survivor
Southwest Florida Heart Ball 2025 to Feature Award-Winning Interior Designer and SurvivorThe American Heart Association (AHA), a global force dedicated to extending the lives and improving the health of all individuals, is proud to...
Are Natural GLP-1 Supplements Effective Alternatives to Ozempic? Expert Opinions Revealed.
GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy have gained popularity for their ability to assist with weight loss and control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. However, the high cost and shortages...
Improving Patient Portal Responses: The Impact of AI on Healthcare Communication
Today, I came across an interesting research letter published in JAMA Network Open that sheds light on how healthcare professionals perceive the use of large language models, such as AI chatbots, in patient communication....
Progress in Lawsuit to Address Pulse Oximeter Bias Against Black Patients
In 2022, Noha Aboelata, the CEO of a health clinic in Oakland, California, noticed a problem with pulse oximeters. These devices, used to measure blood oxygen levels, were found to be biased against Black...
NSF Restores Payments After Pause, Science Funding Worries Persist
The National Science Foundation recently made headlines as it resumed its payment system after a brief pause, following a judge's order. This decision brought a wave of relief to post-doctoral fellows who depend on...
Nebraska Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuit on Abortion Rights Expansion
The Nebraska Supreme Court is set to hear a lawsuit that could have significant implications for abortion rights in the state. The lawsuit, filed by the conservative Thomas More Society, challenges a measure that...
Novo’s New Obesity Drug: Modest Results and Psychiatric Side Effects Concerns
Novo Nordisk, a leading pharmaceutical company, recently released data from a Phase 2a trial of their new obesity drug candidate, monlunabant. This drug, which inhibits CB1 receptors and was acquired through Novo's purchase of...
India’s Medic and Women Protest Against Doctor’s Rape and Killing
India's Medical Workers Protest Against Doctor's Rape and KillingIn a powerful display of solidarity and outrage, medical workers across India have launched a countrywide strike to protest the brutal rape and killing of a...
