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STAT+: Akili to lay off 46% of its staff, explore strategic options amid sluggish sales

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Earlier this year, Better Therapeutics, developer of an FDA-cleared app for the treatment of type 2 diabetes shut down operations. Founded in 2011, Akili Interactive made waves in 2020 when it received Food and Drug Administration clearance for EndeavorRx , its treatment for young people with ADHD.

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STAT+: DarioHealth acquires Twill, hoping it’s a shortcut to profitability

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Founded in 2011, Dario started with a diabetes app targeted at consumers before expanding it to hypertension and weight management. The move is a bet that a consolidated offering can attract a critical mass of large customers in a market where profits have been elusive.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novo targeting compounded obesity drugs, an Amgen ‘at risk’ launch, and more

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regulators in 2011. Compounding pharmacies are typically allowed to make copies of drugs that are deemed to be in shortage by the FDA, which semaglutide has been for over two years. Eylea can treat eye diseases like macular degeneration, macular edema, and retinopathy, and was first approved by U.S. Last year, the drug generated $5.89

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Bayer secures full ownership of Bayer Zydus Pharma, acquires remaining 25 per cent stakes

Express Pharma

The 50:50 joint venture was established on January 28, 2011, for the sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products in India. Bayer Zydus Pharma made developments in various therapies including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, women’s health, ophthalmology and, oncology.”

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MAHA, Nutrition, and the FDA

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

As reported in a recent publication (citations omitted): An estimated 129 million people in the US have at least 1 major chronic disease (eg, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension) as defined by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Undoubtedly, the public health and economic toll of chronic disease is staggering.

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Why Balancing Blood Sugar is Vital for Hashimoto’s Health

The Thyroid Pharmacist

A review paper published in 2010 that discussed the relationship between thyroid dysfunction and metabolic disorders, highlighted the fact that patients with diabetes were up to three times more likely to develop a thyroid disorder. (7). Hypoglycemia is an early risk factor for developing diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes.

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Tranq dope (fentanyl-xylazine combination): A new horizon in opioid withdrawal treatment

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

Last Words Substance use disorders (SUD) are similar to other chronic relapsing medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure/cardiomyopathy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, and cancer. 2011 Dec;6:1-4. Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science. 2023 Jan 1;53(1):140-2. PMID 36889767 Torruella RA.