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May 13, 2026
NewAmsterdam Pharma said regulatory decisions on obicetrapib in Europe, the UK and Switzerland remain expected in 2H26. PREVAIL interim analysis is planned for 4Q2026, with a result expected in 1Q2027.
Apr 11, 2026
Two phase 3 trials found upadacitinib 15 mg significantly improved facial and total repigmentation versus placebo at 48 weeks in nonsegmental vitiligo. The 614-patient studies also showed continued improvement over time and a safety profile consistent with prior use.
Mar 26, 2026
A new study of over 246,000 heart disease patients shows the shingles vaccine reduces major cardiovascular events by 46% and death by 61% within one year. The protective effects are comparable to quitting smoking and support existing vaccine recommendations for adults over 50. The findings will be presented at the American College of Cardiology's annual meeting.
Mar 25, 2026
Oral semaglutide demonstrated significant improvements in multiple cardiometabolic risk factors in adults with type 2 diabetes at high cardiovascular risk. The SOUL trial analysis showed reductions in systolic blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, HbA1c, and body weight compared to placebo. These benefits were observed as early as 13 weeks and contributed to a 14% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events.
Mar 20, 2026
Novo Nordisk received FDA approval for a 7.2-mg semaglutide dose marketed as Wegovy HD for adult patients with obesity who have tolerated the standard 2.4-mg dose. The approval came through the FDA's new Commissioner's National Priority Voucher pilot program.
Mar 14, 2026
New clinical evidence demonstrates that combining SGLT2 inhibitors with GLP-1 receptor agonists provides additive benefits for type 2 diabetes patients, while machine learning tools help personalize therapy selection.
Mar 09, 2026
New real-world effectiveness data presented at RSVVW'26 demonstrate that GSK's Arexvy RSV vaccine was associated with a 75.6% reduction in RSV-related hospitalizations among adults aged 60 and older, with exploratory findings suggesting potential benefits for cardiovascular and respiratory complications.
Mar 05, 2026
The cardiovascular biologics market is projected to reach $4.23 billion by 2033, while the cell therapy market is expected to reach $5.38 billion by 2032, driven by RNA-based therapies and regulatory approvals.
Mar 03, 2026
New studies show SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce risks of kidney failure, cardiovascular events, and liver complications in patients with type 2 diabetes, with particularly strong benefits in those with cirrhosis.
Mar 03, 2026
A secondary analysis of the SOUL trial shows oral semaglutide significantly lowers heart failure-related events in type 2 diabetes patients with preexisting heart failure, particularly those with preserved ejection fraction, without increasing serious adverse events.
Mar 03, 2026
A systematic review of 64 randomized clinical trials found GLP-1 receptor agonists produce greater weight loss in women than men, while the global market is projected to grow from $51.57 billion in 2026 to $112.62 billion by 2032.
Feb 25, 2026
The Mayo Clinic Platform enabled four clinical research projects demonstrating AI-driven capabilities in heart failure drug efficacy simulation, Alzheimer's disease medication assessment, cognitive impairment progression prediction, and cardiovascular risk forecasting after liver transplantation.
Feb 25, 2026
New target trial emulation study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists associated with lower heart failure hospitalization risk versus DPP-4 inhibitors and similar risk to SGLT-2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes patients.
Feb 24, 2026
Metabolic and bariatric surgery provides greater cardiovascular protection than GLP-1 receptor agonists in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes, with a 52% relative risk reduction in major adverse cardiac events and all-cause mortality.
Feb 14, 2026
UK and Brazil issue warnings about possible pancreatitis link to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, while WADA monitors their use in Olympic athletes amid concerns about muscle loss and performance effects.
Feb 19, 2026
A randomized trial found that men with prostate cancer treated with the GnRH agonist leuprolide experienced significantly more coronary artery plaque progression than those receiving the GnRH antagonist relugolix, suggesting a biological mechanism for cardiovascular risk differences between ADT drug pathways.
Feb 13, 2026
New research shows semaglutide cuts cardiovascular event risk by 4% per 5kg weight loss, with two-thirds of heart benefits unexplained by weight reduction alone. Study of 17,604 participants suggests multiple protective mechanisms beyond weight loss.
Feb 13, 2026
A study published in JAMA Cardiology found that semaglutide would be cost-effective for secondary cardiovascular disease prevention in U.S. adults with overweight or obesity at an 18% price reduction or at the current cash price of $5,988 annually.
