Novo Nordisk’s monlunabant showed signs of neuropsychiatric side effects in a mid-stage diabetic kidney disease study, despite a drug design intended to favor hitting its target receptor in peripheral tissues rather than the brain. Neuro effects were also reported last year in a Phase 2 test of this pill in obesity. The post Oral Metabolic…
Little Otter’s $9.5 million fundraise included participation from Pivotal Ventures, Torch Capital, Springbank, CRV, Next Legacy, G9, Gratitude Railroad and Carrie Walton Penner’s Fiore Ventures. The company has raised more than $36 million to date. The post Little Otter Raises $9.5M for Family Mental Health appeared first on MedCity News.
It is imperative to understand the various regulatory variations globally, develop a strategy for new technologies, engage in harmonization activities, and implement risk management measures. The post Navigating Complex Regulatory Landscapes in the Biopharmaceutical Industry appeared first on MedCity News.
While new technologies may demonstrate clinical benefits in controlled settings, their true value is determined by how well they fit into existing healthcare workflows. The post Balancing Innovation and Risk in Healthtech appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] In an interview, Redox CEO Trip Hofer shared why the company is well-positioned to facilitate the push for the nationwide exchange of electronic health information facilitated by the TEFCA framework. The post How Redox is Future-Proofing Healthcare Data as Interoperability Standards Evolve appeared first on MedCity News.
Supernus Pharmaceuticals’ Onapgo provides a continuous infusion of apomorphine to manage “off” periods experienced by Parkinson’s disease patients. Approval of Onapgo comes after the FDA twice turned back applications for the drug/device combination product. The post Supernus Wearable Device for Dosing Parkinson’s Drug Lands Long-Awaited FDA Approval appeared first on MedCity News.
VR allows learners to actually ‘see’ the virtual germs responsible for causing infections and spreading disease, which could otherwise only be seen under a microscope. The technology also heightens users’ senses, drawing their attention to things they would be unable to see in traditional learning environments. The post The Future of Training: How Virtual Reality…
Carrot Fertility’s new menopause and midlife health clinic, called Telemedicine for Menopause, will become available to U.S. members with a Carrot Plan starting in March. Members will be able to schedule a telehealth appointment with a menopause specialist and receive prescriptions for hormone therapy and other menopause-related medications if needed. The post Carrot Fertility Unveils…
LLMs, with their remarkable conversational abilities, are uniquely positioned to help solve this crisis. But as with the dotcom boom before it, the surge of AI ‘therapists’ has created a turbulent landscape where separating legitimate innovation from dangerous shortcuts isn’t straightforward. The post Patient-Facing AI: Separating Signal from Noise appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Hidden costs can undermine your healthcare practice. A webinar sponsored by Elation Health will offer insights on how to address them. The post Tips for Greater Healthcare Practice Success in 2025 appeared first on MedCity News.