Association of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists with Optic Nerve and Retinal Adverse Events: A Population-Based Observational Study Across 180 Countries

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are effective treatments for type 2 diabetes (T2DM), obesity, and cardiovascular disease.1–3 Beyond these indications, they have shown promising clinical efficacy in conditions such as chronic kidney disease, metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and Parkinson’s disease.4–6 With proven efficacy and increasing global use, there is a growing need … Read more

Weekly Dose of Optimism #144

Hi friends 👋, Happy Friday and welcome back to our 144th Weekly Dose of Optimism. We got baby-saving treatments, a new class of Ozempic-level-impressive drugs, two of the world’s largest companies open sourcing AI science tools, alchemy (sort of), and the first good news in overdoses I’ve read in…forever? These are the types of weeks … Read more

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novo Nordisk CEO stepping down, hospitals making drugs, and more

And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda, for the most part, is rather modest. We plan to catch up on our reading, promenade with the official mascots, hang out at … Read more

Hospitals slam Newsom for ‘broken promise’ amid proposed Medi-Cal cuts

Faced with a $12 billion budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed substantial cuts to healthcare initiatives in a revised budget plan. The May Revision, unveiled May 14, proposes a $321.9 billion budget, which includes $226.4 billion from the state general fund and $15.7 billion in state reserve funds. … Read more

Gemma Collins reveals staggering amount of weight she’s lost three months after starting fat jabs

GEMMA Collins revealed she is slimming down faster than ever as she updated fans on her health journey. The TOWIE star, 44, has gone from a size 26 to a size 20 in just three-months since starting weight-loss injections, which she described as “life-changing.” gemmacollins/InstagramGemma Collins posed with her nephew Hayden as they speak about … Read more

News Article – How to make your own GLP-1 drugs at home.

Are you wanting to save some money? Discouraged by the high price of the GLP-1 drugs from the big pharmaceutical companies and the compounding pharmacies? Here is an overview of what to expect in creating your own personal drug company. Both semaglutide and tirzepatide are GLP-1 RA (Glucose-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists). Agonists means that they … Read more