Total spending on direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising reached $9 billion in 2024, prompting renewed debate over whether such marketing should be legal. The U.S. and New Zealand remain the only developed nations allowing the practice.
New research links GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to increased scurvy risk through appetite suppression and poor nutrition. University of Florida researchers are testing a GLP-1 implant for obese cats as feline obesity affects nearly 60% of US cats.
New research reveals how GLP-1 receptor agonists promote pancreatic health through gene expression changes and interact bidirectionally with gut microbiome, while real-world users report unexpected lifestyle changes alongside weight loss.
The American Medical Association and University of Minnesota's Vaccine Integrity Project are creating an independent vaccine review system after major changes at the CDC raised concerns among public health experts.
The controversy over direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising has gained renewed attention from the Trump administration and legislators, with spending reaching $9 billion in 2024 and debate centering on whether such ads benefit or harm consumers.
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ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | |
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UNKNOWN | |
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UNKNOWN | |
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COMPLETED | NA |
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TERMINATED | NA |
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COMPLETED | NA |
