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Scientists Uncover Key to Inflammatory Bowel Disease

British scientists have found a weak link in our DNA that may be responsible for 95% of the 1.6 million cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) plaguing Americans. In an exciting leap forward to curing these common and debilitating conditions, the research team also… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on June 6, 2024

Study: GLP-1 Obesity Meds Are Safe Before Surgery

Despite recent concerns that taking Ozempic, Wegovy or other GLP-1 medications might be unsafe before a surgery, a new review has uncovered no such danger. The issue arose because weight-loss drugs slow gastric emptying. The thought was that food might linger in the stomach… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on June 6, 2024

Novo Nordisk Braces for Generic Challenge to Ozempic, Wegovy in China

Novo Nordisk is facing the prospect of intensifying competition in the promising Chinese market where drugmakers are developing at least 15 generic versions of its diabetes drug Ozempic and weight loss treatment Wegovy, clinical trial records showed. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on June 6, 2024