STAT+: Novo Nordisk sees lower sales, profits as Wegovy faces growing competition
Novo Nordisk on Tuesday said it expects sales and profits to decline this year, as the maker of Wegovy faces growing competition in the obesity market.
RNA therapy may be solution for infant hydrocephalus, suggests study
Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before…
Late bedtimes are linked to higher heart disease risk, reports research
Night owls may face higher risks to their heart, especially later in life, with women appearing particularly affected. • Adults in midlife and older age who tend to be most…
Cagrilintide–Semaglutide combo Improves Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in T2DM, finds trial
Topline results from the REIMAGINE 2 trial involving 2,728 adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on metformin showed that combined cagrilintide and semaglutide therapy led to greater weight loss…
Organic Mental Disorders linked to Increased COVID-19 Risk in Older Adults: Study
Real-world data from Japan indicate that organic mental disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and delirium, are major risk factors for COVID-19 infection and hospitalization among adults aged 60 years and…
Generative AI Use associated with Depressive Symptoms: Study
A survey study has found a modest but statistically significant association between regular use of generative AI and higher levels of depressive symptoms. The association varied substantially by age, with…
Women with stroke history twice as likely to have another during or soon after pregnancy: Study
Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother’s odds of having another stroke during pregnancy and within six weeks of childbirth,…
Stress Hormone Signals in Urine May Help Predict CKD Risk in Diabetes: Study Shows
China: Researchers from China have reported that specific urinary stress hormones and their metabolites may serve as useful non-invasive biomarkers for identifying and assessing chronic kidney disease associated with diabetes,…
Low-Dose Aspirin Not Linked to Increased Cancer Risk in Older Adults: JAMA
Australia: A new study has found that, over a median follow-up of 8.6 years, the use of low-dose aspirin in older adults was not associated with an increased incidence of…
Reducing maternal stress can improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes; Study
A new study published in the BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetric and Gynecology showed that recurrent preterm birth was more than three times as common in women whose stress…