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STAT+: Ozempic cut risk of death in diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease

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Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic cut the risk of death in a trial of patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, suggesting it may offer some added benefits over other classes of drugs approved to treat this population. Specifically, the diabetes drug cut the risk of cardiovascular-related deaths by 29% and all-cause deaths by 20%.

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STAT+: Two type 1 diabetes patients now freed from insulin shots with cell therapy, Vertex reports

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals said Friday that, over a year after receiving the company’s stem-cell therapy, two type 1 diabetes patients no longer need to take insulin injections and saw stark reductions in a biological marker of disease. 

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STAT+: Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic cuts risk of kidney disease progression, trial shows

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LONDON — Novo Nordisk’s diabetes medication Ozempic cut the risk of patients developing advanced kidney disease or dying from kidney or heart complications, the company said Tuesday, adding to the evidence the wildly popular drug has broader health benefits for patients beyond addressing their diabetes. and Europe.

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Lilly launches Mounjaro (tirzepatide), offers new treatment option for obesity and type 2 diabetes

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Eli Lilly and Company (India) announced the launch of Mounjaro in single-dose vial presentation following the marketing authorisation from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). Mounjaro is also indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Type 1 diabetes market to reach $9.9 bn in 7MM by 2033

Express Pharma

The type 1 diabetes (T1D) market across the seven major markets (7MM*) is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3 The type 1 diabetes (T1D) market across the seven major markets (7MM*) is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3 per cent from $2.2 billion in 2023 to $9.9 per cent from $2.2

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STAT+: Positive trial results set up obesity drug Wegovy for use against heart failure

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ATLANTA — Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy improved symptoms and physical function in patients who had obesity, diabetes, and a common type of heart failure, boosting Novo’s attempt to get the popular drug approved for yet another usage beyond weight loss.

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STAT+: Novo Nordisk wants to be a cardiovascular company, too, with sights set on inflammation

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PHILADELPHIA – Novo Nordisk, which has dominated the diabetes and obesity markets with its blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, now also wants to be a major player in heart disease. It’s also developing several treatments specific to heart disease and is acquiring a medication for high blood pressure.

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