Data for Pfizer’s Monthly Injectable GLP-1 Drug Pave Way for Broad Phase 3 Plan in Obesity
A monthly injectable GLP-1 drug from Pfizer’s $10 billion Metsera acquisition is now on track…
Data for Pfizer’s Monthly Injectable GLP-1 Drug Pave Way for Broad Phase 3 Plan in Obesity
A monthly injectable GLP-1 drug from Pfizer’s $10 billion Metsera acquisition is now on track for a Phase 3 program spanning 10 pivotal studies this year. While Pfizer’s pipeline spans internally developed and in-licensed assets for other targets, the pharma company says the Metsera drug is the foundation for its obesity strategy pursuing monotherapies and…
Si estás embarazada y no tienes seguro de salud, Medicaid podría ser la solución
Cuando tuvo un antojo inusual de hotdogs, Matte’a Brooks sospechó que su cuerpo le quería decir algo, así que decidió hacerse una prueba de embarazo. Se hizo dos, para estar segura. Ambas dieron positivo. “Definitivamente me asusté”, dijo Brooks, de 23 años, quien no tenía seguro de salud. “Pensé: OK… estoy embarazada, ¿y ahora qué…
Stop Treating Patches Like They’re Riskier Than Ransomware
We’re losing the patching battle and therefore the ransomware war. Here’s how healthcare can change its perspective, improve patching, and better block ransomware pathways. The post Stop Treating Patches Like They’re Riskier Than Ransomware appeared first on MedCity News.
How AI and Predictive Analytics Will Shape EMS, Fire, and Healthcare in 2026
AI and analytics offer a path forward that prioritizes smarter workflows, coordination between teams, and better visibility into system performance. The organizations best positioned will be the ones that invest in responsible innovation, interoperability, and tools that make a difference in their daily work. The post How AI and Predictive Analytics Will Shape EMS, Fire,…
Es 2026 y no tienes seguro médico. ¿Y ahora qué?
Los cambios en las políticas de salud en Washington están teniendo repercusiones en todo el país y haciendo que millones de personas pierdan su cobertura de Medicaid o de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA). Pero todavía hay formas de acceder a la atención médica. Durante la próxima década, se espera…
Cuando el seguro médico cuesta más que la hipoteca
Cuando Noah Hulsman, dueño de una tienda de patinetas en Louisville, Kentucky, se enteró de que ya no calificaba para los subsidios federales que lo ayudaban a pagar su plan de salud “Oro” de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA, por sus siglas en inglés), el hombre de 37 años optó…
If You’re Pregnant and Uninsured, Medicaid Might Be Your Answer
LISTEN: If you’re newly pregnant and not able to afford health insurance, you may qualify for Medicaid. Reporters Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer — hosts of the new series “HealthQ” — explain that every state has a program to provide coverage for pregnant people. When she noticed an unusual craving for hot dogs, Matte’a Brooks…
NIH Grant Disruptions Slow Down Breast Cancer Research
Inside a cancer research laboratory on the campus of Harvard Medical School, two dozen small jars with pink plastic lids sat on a metal counter. Inside these humble-looking jars is the core of Joan Brugge’s current multiyear research project. Brugge lifted up one of the jars and gazed at it with reverence. Each jar holds…
Arnold Ventures Part II “Structuring Information Felicitously”
By JEFF GOLDSMITH In the first part of our look at Arnold Ventures, we explored its business model and generous support of elite University health policy experts to further an ambitious health policy agenda. In this second part, we will explore some of the questions raised by Arnold’s aggressive approach. Zack Cooper is an Associate Professor…
The 4 Biotech Companies on Track to IPO this Week Despite the Government Shutdown
Across all industries, the total number of companies on track to go public could make this week the most active for IPOs since 2021. Despite the partial government shutdown, there are paths biotechs can pursue to the public markets. The post The 4 Biotech Companies on Track to IPO this Week Despite the Government Shutdown…
