obesity

Jan 02, 2024

Cytokinetics Announces Positive Results From SEQUOIA-HCM, the Pivotal Phase III Clinical Trial of Aficamten in Patients With Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Cytokinetics, Incorporated released favorable top-line findings from the SEQUOIA-HCM trial (Safety, Efficacy, and Quantitative Understanding of Obst...

Dec 25, 2023

Prediabetes is a significant health concern characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that fall between the normal range and the diagnostic threshold for type 2 diabetes. Often labeled as borderline diabetes, this metabolic condition is intricately linked to the global rise in obesity and poses an escalating wor...

Dec 05, 2023

FDA Grants Priority Review to Merck’s Application for KEYTRUDA Plus Padcev for the First-Line Treatment of Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Cancer Merck, operating as MSD internationally, reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has prioritized the review of a supplementar...

Oct 26, 2023

Olympus Announced Market Launch of EVIS X1™ Endoscopy System On October 19, 2023, Olympus Corporation, a global medical technology company announced the market launch of its next-generation EVIS X1™ endoscopy system. The GIF-1100 gastrointestinal videoscope indicated for use in the upper digestive tract, and ...

Oct 10, 2023

Sanofi and Teva Announce Exclusive Collaboration to Deliver Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment Sanofi and Teva Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in the United States, have announced a collaboration to co-develop and co-commercialize asset TEV'574, which is currently in Phase ...

Aug 16, 2023

Snoring, a common sleep-related issue, can disrupt both the snorer's sleep and that of their partner or roommate. As per the estimate, about 90 million Americans suffer from snoring, either temporarily or semi-permanently, due to colds, allergies, or other factors. Snoring can have several implications, and it can ...

Jul 03, 2023

On 26 June 2023, the rush to develop obesity therapies appeared to have raised the bar, as an experimental weight-loss drug from US pharma company Eli Lilly yielded the greatest effects of any treatment observed thus far. The American Diabetes Association’s annual meeting has brought the competitive dynamics of ...

Apr 19, 2023

Body Contouring is a highly evolving concept in the field of cosmetic dermatology, and the demand for these devices to improve the body's appearance is growing at an immense rate. Some of the products have demonstrated excellent clinical efficacy and safety. With the rising awareness regarding noninvasive and minim...

Mar 20, 2023

Obesity is the second most common cause of preventable death, associated with the risk of developing inflammatory components, directly and indirectly, related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, respiratory problems, psychological issues, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, cancer, and hyperlipidemia. ...

Jun 17, 2022

Obesity is a chronic health condition that leads to abnormal or excessive fat accumulation or adipose tissue in the body that presents a health risk. It is an imbalance between calories ingested and calories burned. The factors responsible for the causes of obesity include heredity, a sedentary lifestyle, excessive...