Month: June 2024

Wegovy Heart Study: Weight Loss Higher in Women

Novo Nordisk’s popular obesity drug Wegovy helped women with a common heart disease lose more weight than men who had the same condition, an analysis of study data published in a medical journal has shown. The trials included 1,145 patients and were focused on a condition… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on June 24, 2024

Simple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance

Fewer than one percent of people who get the flu every year get tested, in part because most tests require trained personnel and expensive equipment. Now researchers have developed a low-cost paper strip test that could allow more patients to find out which type of flu they have and get the right treatment. The test […]

Published on June 24, 2024

Mounjaro May Be First Drug to Ease Sleep Apnea

A medication used to manage Type 2 diabetes has been found effective in treating sleep apnea. The worldwide clinical trial demonstrates that tirzepatide significantly lowers breathing interruptions during sleep, a key indicator of the severity of a patient’s obstructive… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on June 23, 2024