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75% of Adults Overweight or Obese; Global Diabetes Tx Lacking; Hidden Bone Data?

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Nov 19, 2024
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Oral Drug Safe, Effective in Kids With Achondroplasia

No adverse events resulted in treatment discontinuation

Nov 18, 2024
A photo of a group of boys affected by achondroplasia.
Acromegaly Injectable Rejected; Nobel Prize Winner Dies; Obesity Doubles in Kids

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Oct 22, 2024
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
Elamipretide for Barth Syndrome Survives FDA Advisory Vote

Panelists acknowledge difficulty generating stronger data in ultra-rare disease

Oct 11, 2024
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FDA Reviewers Cast Doubt on Drug Candidate for Barth Syndrome

Agency appears unswayed by mitochondria-targeting drug for rare cardioskeletal disease

Oct 09, 2024
FDA ADCOMM elamipretide hydrochloride injection over a computer rendering of mitochondria.
Tirzepatide Shortage Resolved; Compounder Sues FDA; Menopause Mistaken as Dementia

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Oct 08, 2024
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Drug-Free Obesity Capsule Cleared; FDA Reviews Acromegaly Tx; Stem Cells Reverse T1D

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Oct 01, 2024
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
Meat Types and T2D; Semaglutide in Heart Failure; Acromegaly at the Paralympics

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Sep 03, 2024
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
T1D Stem Cell Success Story; Lilly's Discount Tirzepatide Vials; Stelo Now Available

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Aug 27, 2024
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
Maternal PCOS Linked to Growth Restriction in Newborns

Association was more apparent when additionally adjusting for BMI

Aug 27, 2024
A computer rendering of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Investigational Once-Monthly Injectable Boosts Response Rate in Acromegaly

Octreotide subcutaneous depot also improved treatment satisfaction, quality of life

Jul 23, 2024
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Early-Stage GLP-1 Win in Obesity; An Argument for BMI's Value; Insulin Supply Issues

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Jul 23, 2024
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
Newborn Screening Downgrades Prevalence of SMA

The first spinal muscular atrophy prevalence data based on screening came in lower than expected

Jul 15, 2024
 A photo of a newborn undergoing a heel prick screening test.
Faster Hormonal Control With Personalized Acromegaly Treatment Approach

Traditional trial-and-error method won't be viable in the near future, researcher says

Jul 09, 2024
A photo of the hands of a man affected by acromegaly next to a normal female hand.
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