Ozempic 3.0? This drug causes the greatest weight loss — by far
Researchers from Canada reviewed the results of 26 trials to determine which of the weight loss jabs are the most effective for obese adults who do not have diabetes.
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on Medicaid and have become yo-yo dieters who, despite their best efforts at changing their eating habits and lifestyles,
How use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic has grown in Washington state
Axios Visuals The emergence of groundbreaking weight-loss drugs is transforming how Americans shed pounds, including in Washington state. The big picture: Nearly 18 million Americans are expected to be taking versions of GLP-1 drugs by 2029,
Health Matters: GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss, study finds
McGill University researchers say their study has found GLP-1 drugs are safe and effective for treating obesity and overweight adults without diabetes. The authors say the findings support using the medication to treat those who are overweight and obese among otherwise healthy patients.
FDA issues draft guidance on developing weight loss drugs
The U.S. FDA has released a new draft guidance for drugmakers to aid them in developing new treatments for obesity. The new document replaces an earlier draft guidance issued in February 2007. The new guidance stated that its focus is on the design of clinical trials and endpoints to demonstrate sustained weight loss,
Should Medicaid Pay for Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs?
With 13 states offering coverage, it’s already a $3.9 billion cost. Some state officials say reducing obesity will save programs money in the long run.
FDA approves first ever medication for obstructive sleep apnea — here's what that means
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever prescribed medicine for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Read on to ...
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FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug Zepbound on Dec. 27 to treat sleep apnea, a common but ...
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FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
which was approved for weight loss for those with obesity, or who are overweight and have a weight-related health condition, in November 2023. Although the new FDA green light doesn’t expand ...
FDA approves first medication for obstructive sleep apnea, which also promotes weight loss
The FDA approved a new drug treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that improves the condition through weight loss. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses the impact of the new development.
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FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea
The AASM said patients on Zepbound should know that sustained weight loss is required for it to be effective against sleep apnea symptoms. The FDA approval comes amid growing discussion about ...