Jul 01, 2026
FDA approved Medtronic's Hugo for urologic procedures; a new robotic and AR system showed high precision in jaw surgery; East and Central Africa saw its first robotic-assisted knee replacements.
Jul 17, 2026
Eli Lilly's Taltz-Zepbound combination achieved significant improvements in two Phase 3b trials for plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with obesity. Combo therapy led to complete skin clearance and weight loss in psoriasis, and rapid disease activity reduction in psoriatic arthritis. The results were presented at AAD 2026.
Jul 01, 2026
Two new studies advance Lyme disease research: anti-lipid antibodies may enable earlier diagnosis and detect persistent symptoms, while cell wall changes in Borrelia burgdorferi offer insights into Lyme arthritis pathogenesis and potential treatment targets.
Jun 11, 2026
Australia's Medical Research Future Fund is investing billions across multiple health research areas, including $100 million for arthritis research over 10 years, AU$22.9 million for dementia projects, and $436 million in 209 grants for Indigenous health research since 2017.
Mar 23, 2026
The global generic drugs market reached $389 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $675 billion by 2033. In the U.S., generics account for 91% of prescriptions but only 18% of drug spending, saving over $373 billion annually. Biosimilar adoption remains below 20% despite some products reaching over 60% market share within three years.
Mar 19, 2026
Analysis shows around a third of 54 drugs on TrumpRx.gov are cheaper in the UK, while the platform offers significant savings primarily for obesity and fertility drugs not typically covered by insurance.
Feb 15, 2026
Recent reviews highlight expanding clinical benefits of GLP-1-based therapies, including antiinflammatory actions across multiple organs and cardiovascular risk reduction, with combination approaches emerging for obesity treatment.
Feb 21, 2026
New research reveals semaglutide may directly repair cartilage in osteoarthritis patients, while a separate study raises concerns about SNAC, an ingredient used in oral semaglutide formulations, and its effects on gut health.
Feb 19, 2026
Vie Ventures, a life sciences venture capital firm focused on autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases, announced that Jeff Bluestone, PhD, has been named Managing Director, joining founders Steven St. Peter, MD, and Luke Evnin, PhD.
Feb 14, 2026
Researchers from Stanford Medicine developed an injection that reprograms cells to regrow cartilage by blocking the protein 15-PGDH, offering potential treatment for osteoarthritis from aging or injury.
Feb 13, 2026
A randomized trial of 210 advanced lung cancer patients found that administering checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy in the morning nearly doubled progression-free survival and extended overall survival by nearly a year compared to later-day dosing.