Aug 04, 2026
Semaglutide may lower risks of adult-onset seizures and alcohol-related hospitalizations, new studies find. Brazil approved five semaglutide injectables, and a commentary updates obesity care with GLP-1 drugs.
Jul 23, 2026
FDA approved Novartis' Fabhalta for IgAN to slow kidney function decline. Phase III ALIGN data for Vanrafia showed ~34% slower eGFR decline vs placebo and were published in The Lancet.
Jun 05, 2026
New research presented at the ERA Congress found DCCB blood pressure medications were associated with a 33% increased risk of major adverse kidney events in Type 2 diabetes patients also receiving RAS and SGLT2 inhibitors. A separate study revealed that diabetic nephropathy patients exhibit the most severe biochemical disturbances, including markedly elevated glycemic indices and significantly impaired renal function compared to other groups.
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 10, 2026
AstraZeneca won a Federal Court injunction blocking Pharmacor from selling generic dapagliflozin products in Australia until a full patent trial. The patent expires October 22, 2027.
Mar 05, 2026
New research reveals GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce substance use disorders by 14%, lower Parkinson's disease risk after 5-10 years of use, and cut endometrial cancer risk by 66% when combined with progestin therapy.
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.
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 19, 2026
Novartis commits $23 billion to U.S. manufacturing expansion with new facilities in North Carolina, California, and Florida, while advancing its immunoglobulin A nephropathy drug portfolio with positive Phase III results for Vanrafia.
Feb 13, 2026
Novartis announced final Phase III ALIGN results showing Vanrafia slowed kidney function decline in adults with IgA nephropathy, supporting planned submissions for traditional approval in 2026 following accelerated approvals in the U.S. and China in 2025.