An illustrative image of a person holding a medical syringe and a vaccine vial in front of the Pfizer logo displayed on a screen. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The World Health Organization (WHO) is vigilantly monitoring a novel variant of Covid-19 known as EG.5, or “Eris,” as it accounts for an increasing number …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated an investigation into Illumina regarding its controversial $7.1 billion acquisition of cancer test developer Grail, according to a securities filing released by the DNA sequencing company. The SEC notified Illumina about the probe and requested relevant documents and communications related to the deal, as well as statements …
Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company, has announced its acquisition of Inversago Pharma, a private obesity drug manufacturer, for a potential sum of $1.08 billion. This move aims to expand Novo Nordisk’s portfolio of weight loss treatments, following the success of its Wegovy and Ozempic injections. The final price of the deal will be determined …
An aerial view of a wildfire in Kihei, Maui County, Hawaii, U.S., August 8, 2023 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Clint Hansen Of Maui Real Estate | Via Reuters President Joe Biden has pledged immediate assistance to the residents of Maui who have suffered the loss of loved ones and …
Protesters gathered outside the courthouse, holding banners while expressing their grievances. P.A.I.N. (Prescription Addiction Intervention Now) and Truth Pharm organized a rally and die-in outside New York’s Southern District Federal Court located in White Plains. Erik McGregor | LightRocket | Getty Images The Supreme Court temporarily halted a $6 billion bankruptcy settlement initiated by Purdue …
Merck & Co. Inc.’s Januvia brand medication, used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Medicare is set to enter direct negotiations with the pharmaceutical industry this fall to determine drug prices, marking the first time in the program’s history. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will soon …
Paxlovid, Pfizer’s anti-viral medication for the treatment of COVID-19, is showcased in this illustration. (October 7, 2022) Image credit: Wolfgang Rattay | Reuters The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced on Monday the commencement of mid-stage clinical trials to assess the efficacy of four potential treatments, including Pfizer’s antiviral Covid-19 pill, Paxlovid, in addressing the …
A collection of injector pens for Saxenda, a weight loss drug, is featured in a photo illustration in Chicago, Illinois, US, on March 31, 2023. A recent clinical trial has shown that Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy can reduce the risk of serious heart problems by 20%, which is a significant finding that could increase …
A collection of injector pens for the Wegovy weight loss drug is displayed in an illustrative photo. Analysts suggest that health insurance schemes may expand coverage for Wegovy following the results of a late-stage trial that demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing major cardiovascular events. The “SELECT” trial conducted by Novo Nordisk exceeded expectations by showing …
A striking scene unfolded on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Two signs clashed in the air, as one asked Ohioans to vote in support of Issue 1 while the other advocated against abortion rights. This event was hosted by Created Equal, attracting significant attention and highlighting the controversial nature of the upcoming ballot …