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Novo Nordisk Offers a New Contender in Weight Management — in Pill Form
May 20, 2024
The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced promising early results for amycretin, a novel oral weight loss medication. This new drug appears to…
Understanding the Rise in Cancer Rates Among Young Adults
May 13, 2024
Recent revelations by celebrities about their cancer diagnoses have cast a spotlight on a worrisome trend: the rise in early-onset cancer rates, or the…
Oncology Clinical Trials: Understanding Industry Challenges
May 8, 2024
In 2024, roughly 2 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer, per the National Cancer Institute. Given that stark statistic,…
Boosting Oncology Research with Artificial Intelligence
May 6, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the field of oncology, enhancing the precision of cancer diagnostics and accelerating drug development processes. AI and machine…
The Future of Oncology Treatment
May 1, 2024
The future of oncology holds immense promise, thanks to the tireless efforts of medical researchers. From innovative oncology drugs like antibody-drug conjugates to advancements…
Oncology Drug Development: The Current State of Affairs
April 29, 2024
Death rates for cancer are lower than ever, having declined as much as 33 percent since 1991. This is largely thanks to innovations in…
Hacking the Nervous System to Improve Cancer Treatment
April 22, 2024
The relationship between cancer and the nervous system has been a curiosity and mystery for nearly two centuries. Jean Cruveilhier’s initial observations in the…
Oncology Drug Development: A Short History
April 17, 2024
Humans have practiced oncology — the study and treatment of cancer — since long before the invention of the scalpel. The history of oncology…
New Class of Weight Loss Drugs Shows Promise in Treating Heart Disease
April 15, 2024
NodThera, a biotech company based in Cambridge, England, is developing a new class of medicines that inhibit the NOD-, LRR- and pyrin domain-containing protein…
COVID-19 Wiped Out a Flu Strain, Spurring Revamped Vaccine Strategy
April 8, 2024
Annual flu shots in the United States are going to be made a little differently this year, as one of the flu strains usually…
Scientists Harness Brain Waves for Life-Changing Neuroprosthetics
April 3, 2024
Genetic abnormalities, neurodegenerative conditions, and trauma can all impact speech, making it difficult or impossible for those affected to communicate verbally. And while resources…
Vivani Shifts to Weight Management with an Exenatide Implant
April 1, 2024
As GLP-1 receptor agonist injections continue to gain acceptance as effective solutions for weight management and cardiovascular health, a tiny drug-delivering implant from Vivani…
Rezdiffra Gains Approval, Marks a New Chapter in Treating NASH (MASH) with Liver Scarring
November 4, 2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom), the first medication for treating patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with moderate to…
Exciting New Epilepsy Drug Reduces Seizures
October 30, 2024
Epilepsy affects as many as 50 million people worldwide, with a broad range of disease subtypes with limited treatment options. Fortunately, a new epilepsy…
Could Gene Therapy in Cows Slow Climate Change?
October 28, 2024
Despite the impact of companies like Impossible Foods, which markets plant-based imitation meat products, the demand for beef has never been higher. As of…
Weight Loss Drug Prescriptions Become More Accessible With Single-Dose Option
October 21, 2024
Eli Lilly has launched a new way for patients to access its popular weight loss drug, Zepbound® (tirzepatide). The company now offers single-dose vials…
Sizing Up Potential Medicare Costs of Covering Weight Loss Drugs for Heart Health
October 14, 2024
Medicare may soon face steeply increased prescription drug costs as it considers covering the popular weight loss drug, Wegovy® (semaglutide). Known for its ability…
Bispecific Antibody Drug Shows Cancer Treatment Potential
October 7, 2024
A new contender in the fight against lung cancer has emerged, with strong clinical trial results for ivonescimab, a bispecific antibody from partners Akeso…
Introduction Researchers are developing novel, safer treatments for cancer, but bringing new oncology therapies to market is challenging. This white paper will examine the…
Introduction As global obesity rates continue to rise, the search for effective treatments is more critical than ever. Obesity is associated with an increased…
Introduction Changes in how clinical trials are managed in the European Union (EU), mandated by the European Union Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014 (EU CTR),…
TAIPEI, Taiwan—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS, a leading global contract research organization (CRO) specializing in preclinical and clinical drug development services, is pleased to announce the expansion…
QPS India has achieved another significant milestone by successfully completing a scheduled inspection by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) from…
QPS Selects Ryght AI as an Exclusive AI Partner for Clinical Trial Optimization and Automation while adding to Ryght’s global site network. Laguna Beach,…
