July 10, 2025

HHS Scraps Preventive Care Panel Meeting

HHS unexpectedly canceled a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, prompting fears it may be dismantled following similar moves by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at other federal health agencies.

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July 09, 2025

Once-Weekly Combo Injection Cuts Weight by 20% 

A large 68-week clinical trial found that a once-weekly combination injection of cagrilintide and semaglutide led to significant and sustained weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity, with over half achieving at least 20% weight reduction.

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July 08, 2025

Orforglipron Lowers A1c, Weight in T2D Patients 

A 40-week trial presented at ADA's 85th Scientific Sessions showed that daily oral orforglipron significantly lowered blood sugar and body weight in adults with early type 2 diabetes.

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July 08, 2025

Weekly Efsitora Matches Glargine in HbA1c Control

The regimen also showed lower hypoglycemia rates in insulin-naive adults with type 2 diabetes.

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July 07, 2025

FDA Approves First Oral Hereditary Angioedema Treatment

FDA approves Ekterly (sebetralstat), the first oral on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema, shown in trials to provide faster symptom relief and eliminate the need for injection.

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July 02, 2025

FDA Approves Ready-to-Infuse Vancomycin

Tyzavan is the first FDA-approved vancomycin formulation available at room temperature that requires no compounding, thawing, or dilution, enabling faster treatment in time-critical infections like sepsis.

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July 02, 2025

Dengue Threat Grows with Mosquito Surge

Climate change, wildfire aftermath, and lack of a reliable vaccine raise concerns that dengue may become endemic in parts of the U.S. as mosquito season intensifies.

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July 01, 2025

FDA Approves Low-IgA IG Therapy

GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC is the first ready-to-use liquid immunoglobulin therapy with IgA ≤2 µg/mL for primary immunodeficiency in individuals aged 2 years and older.

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June 30, 2025

Breakthrough Device Approvals Outpacing Data

Many FDA-authorized breakthrough therapeutic devices may lack robust clinical testing.

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