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No, taking drugs like Ozempic isn’t ‘cheating’ at weight loss or the ‘easy way out’

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024
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Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight.

Key Points: 
  • Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight.
  • As demand for semaglutide increases, so are claims that taking it is “cheating” at weight loss or the “easy way out”.
  • We don’t tell people who need statin medication to treat high cholesterol or drugs to manage high blood pressure they’re cheating or taking the easy way out.

How does it work?

  • GLP-1 gets secreted by cells in your gut when it detects increased nutrient levels after eating.
  • GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) medications like Ozempic help the body’s own GLP-1 work better by mimicking and extending its action.
  • Read more:
    The rise of Ozempic: how surprise discoveries and lizard venom led to a new class of weight-loss drugs

What can users expect? What does the research say?

  • Higher doses of semaglutide are prescribed to treat obesity compared to type 2 diabetes management (up to 2.4mg versus 2.0mg weekly).
  • A large group of randomised controlled trials, called STEP trials, all tested weekly 2.4mg semaglutide injections versus different interventions or placebo drugs.
  • Trials lasting 1.3–2 years consistently found weekly 2.4 mg semaglutide injections led to 6–12% greater weight loss compared to placebo or alternative interventions.
  • Weight reduction due to semaglutide also leads to a reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure of about 4.8 mmHg and 2.5 mmHg respectively, a reduction in triglyceride levels (a type of blood fat) and improved physical function.
  • Another recent trial in adults with pre-existing heart disease and obesity, but without type 2 diabetes, found adults receiving weekly 2.4mg semaglutide injections had a 20% lower risk of specific cardiovascular events, including having a non-fatal heart attack, a stroke or dying from cardiovascular disease, after three years follow-up.

Who is eligible for semaglutide?

  • Australia’s regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has approved semaglutide, sold as Ozempic, for treating type 2 diabetes.
  • The TGA has approved Wegovy to treat obesity but it’s not currently available in Australia.

What else do you need to do during Ozempic treatment?

  • In addition to taking medication, people had brief lifestyle counselling sessions with dietitians or other health professionals every four weeks as a minimum in most trials.
  • The aim of these trials was to show the effect of adding the medication on top of other lifestyle counselling.


A review of obesity medication trials found people reported they needed less cognitive behaviour training to help them stick with the reduced energy intake. This is one aspect where drug treatment may make adherence a little easier. Not feeling as hungry and having environmental food cues “switched off” may mean less support is required for goal-setting, self-monitoring food intake and avoiding things that trigger eating.

But what are the side effects?

  • In on study these led to discontinuation of medication in 6% of people, but interestingly also in 3% of people taking placebos.
  • More severe side-effects included gallbladder disease, acute pancreatitis, hypoglycaemia, acute kidney disease and injection site reactions.
  • Here are some potential risks and benefits

    To reduce risk or severity of side-effects, medication doses are increased very slowly over months.

  • Health, Meat and Livestock Australia, and Greater Charitable Foundation.
  • She has consulted to SHINE Australia, Novo Nordisk, Quality Bakers, the Sax Institute, Dietitians Australia and the ABC.

Dramamine® Celebrates its 75th Anniversary by Reviving an Unexpected Partner: The Barf Bag

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Mercredi, avril 3, 2024
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1949 was a big year for barf, welcoming the invention of the barf bag and Dramamine® .

Key Points: 
  • TARRYTOWN, N.Y., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1949 was a big year for barf, welcoming the invention of the barf bag and Dramamine® .
  • Dramamine and barf bags have been fighting the good fight against nausea together, but the barf bag can make way for a purpose that goes way beyond catching upchucks.
  • Each bag in its repurposed form will be available for purchase for $5, and bundles including a barf bag and Dramamine product will be $10 while supplies last.
  • Consumers can pay their tributes to the barf bag’s cultural impact and secure their piece of barf bag history by visiting TheLastBarfBag.com .

Renexxion Ireland Ltd. and Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH Announce FDA Clearance of the Investigational New Drug Application for Naronapride to Treat Gastroparesis and Subsequent Expansion of the Ongoing Phase 2b MOVE-IT Study to the United States

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Mercredi, mars 27, 2024
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Falk Pharma”), announce U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for naronapride to treat patients with gastroparesis.

Key Points: 
  • Falk Pharma”), announce U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for naronapride to treat patients with gastroparesis.
  • Renexxion and Dr. Falk Pharma will now expand patient enrollment for the ongoing global multi-center 320 patient placebo-controlled Phase 2b MOVE-IT study in gastroparesis to clinical sites in the United States (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05621811).
  • Furthermore, naronapride has already demonstrated dose-dependent accelerated gastric emptying in a GI transit study of healthy human volunteers.
  • We are aligned in our belief in the transformative power of naronapride to revolutionize treatment for gastroparesis patients and its ability to reshape the gastroparesis treatment landscape.”

atai Life Sciences Announces Positive Initial Results from Beckley Psytech’s Phase 2a Open Label Study of BPL-003 (Intranasal 5-MeO-DMT) in Treatment Resistant Depression

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Mercredi, mars 27, 2024
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The open-label Phase 2a study investigated the safety, tolerability and efficacy of a single 10mg dose of BPL-003 alongside psychological support in patients with moderate-to-severe TRD who were not taking concomitant antidepressants.

Key Points: 
  • The open-label Phase 2a study investigated the safety, tolerability and efficacy of a single 10mg dose of BPL-003 alongside psychological support in patients with moderate-to-severe TRD who were not taking concomitant antidepressants.
  • Patients were followed for 12 weeks post-dosing, with assessments conducted at multiple points throughout the study.
  • Initial analysis showed that a single dose of BPL-003 induced a rapid antidepressant response2 in 55% of patients on the day after dosing.
  • The positive data from the Phase 2a study is highly encouraging as we await the results of the larger Phase 2b study anticipated later this year.

Zevra Therapeutics Announces Top-Line Data from the Phase 2 Clinical Trial of KP1077 for Idiopathic Hypersomnia

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Mardi, mars 26, 2024
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CELEBRATION, Fla., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company) a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced top-line data from its placebo-controlled, double-blind Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT05668754) evaluating the safety and tolerability of KP1077 (serdexmethylphenidate, or SDX) in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). This proof-of-concept study was not powered to demonstrate statistical significance.   The data gathered for several secondary and exploratory endpoints, including the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale (IHSS) and Sleep Inertia Visual Analog Scale (SIVAS) will inform the Phase 3 study design.

Key Points: 
  • CELEBRATION, Fla., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company) a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced top-line data from its placebo-controlled, double-blind Phase 2 clinical trial ( NCT05668754 ) evaluating the safety and tolerability of KP1077 (serdexmethylphenidate, or SDX) in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH).
  • The data gathered for several secondary and exploratory endpoints, including the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale (IHSS) and Sleep Inertia Visual Analog Scale (SIVAS) will inform the Phase 3 study design.
  • The results from the completed Phase 2 trial provide key information for the design of a potentially pivotal Phase 3 trial of KP1077 in patients with IH.
  • The Company plans to request an end-of-Phase 2 (EOP2) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to seek guidance on the Phase 3 clinical trial design.

Phathom Pharmaceuticals Launches Direct-to-Consumer Campaign, “VOQUEZNA Can Kick Some Acid”

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Mardi, mars 26, 2024
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHAT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, today announces the launch of its new broadcast ad and full-scale, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) campaign, “VOQUEZNA Can Kick Some Acid,” to raise awareness of its powerful first-in-class treatment and encourage people to speak to their doctor about this new treatment option. VOQUEZNA (vonoprazan) is indicated for the healing and maintenance of healing of all severities of Erosive Esophagitis (EE), also referred to as Erosive GERD, and for the relief of related heartburn. VOQUEZNA represents the first major innovation to the U.S. Erosive GERD market in over 30 years.1

Key Points: 
  • The campaign will also be featured on consumer-facing platforms across Facebook, Instagram, waiting room TVs in doctor offices, and digital banner ads.
  • “Phathom is excited to launch our first campaign directly to, and for, the people whose lives we strive to improve every day.
  • To view a video of the “VOQUEZNA Can Kick Some Acid” commercial, click here.
  • Talk with your healthcare provider about the possibility of fundic gland polyps if you have been on VOQUEZNA for a long time.

Synthekine Presents Positive Initial Results from Phase 1a/1b Clinical Trial of α/β Biased IL-2, STK-012, for Treatment of Advanced Solid Tumors

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Mardi, avril 9, 2024
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Synthekine Inc ., an engineered cytokine therapeutics company, today announced positive initial results from a Phase 1a/1b clinical trial of its α/β biased IL-2 partial agonist, STK-012, for the treatment of advanced solid tumors.

Key Points: 
  • Synthekine Inc ., an engineered cytokine therapeutics company, today announced positive initial results from a Phase 1a/1b clinical trial of its α/β biased IL-2 partial agonist, STK-012, for the treatment of advanced solid tumors.
  • The data were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024 in San Diego.
  • In the results presented, which included 47 patients treated in Phase 1a dose escalation, STK-012 monotherapy demonstrated a favorable safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile.
  • The poster, titled “Initial results from a Phase 1a/1b study of STK-012, a first-in-class α/β IL-2 receptor biased partial agonist in advanced solid tumors (NCT05098132),” will be presented today at AACR from 9 am to 12:30 pm PT.

CARVYKTI® is the First and Only BCMA-Targeted Treatment Approved by the U.S. FDA for Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma Who Have Received at Least One Prior Line of Therapy

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Samedi, avril 6, 2024
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HORSHAM, Pa., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior line of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory agent, and are refractory to lenalidomide.1 With this approval, CARVYKTI® becomes the first and only B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeted therapy approved for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma as early as first relapse.

Key Points: 
  • "This milestone underscores our commitment to improve outcomes for patients and transform the treatment of multiple myeloma with CARVYKTI," said Jordan Schecter, M.D., Vice President, Disease Area Leader, Multiple Myeloma, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine.
  • CARVYKTI® is a cell therapy that works by harnessing a patient's immune system, or T cells, to fight the disease.
  • Treatment requires extensive training, preparation, and certification to ensure a positive experience for patients.
  • Since initial approval in February 2022, Johnson & Johnson has made significant advances in manufacturing to rapidly scale CARVYKTI® production.

How to keep your kidneys healthy – and how to spot when things are going wrong

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Mardi, avril 9, 2024
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To keep your kidneys healthy there are several things you can do to help yourself.

Key Points: 
  • To keep your kidneys healthy there are several things you can do to help yourself.
  • Don’t let your kidneys dry out; make sure you drink a decent amount of fluid every day.
  • Drinking water is the best way to keep your kidneys hydrated, but any fluid such as tea or fruit-flavoured drinks are fine.
  • Smoking is bad for your kidneys, as it closes up the blood vessels in the kidneys and also increases blood pressure.

Orphan designation: Florilglutamic acid (18F) Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, 21/03/2016 Withdrawn

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Mardi, avril 9, 2024
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Orphan designation: Florilglutamic acid (18F) Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, 21/03/2016 Withdrawn

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Orphan designation: Florilglutamic acid (18F) Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, 21/03/2016 Withdrawn