December 19, 2024

Vertex Pain Drug Falls Short vs. Placebo

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid drug, suzetrigine, showed little difference versus a placebo in reducing pain for lumbosacral radiculopathy, prompting FDA review for treating moderate-to-severe acute pain.

Reuters

December 19, 2024

Vertex Pain Drug Falls Short vs. Placebo

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid drug demonstrated pain reduction in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy but fell short of investor expectations, signaling continued interest in non-opioid treatment amid the opioid epidemic.

Reuters

December 18, 2024

USPSTF Challenges Common Supplement Use

"Unfortunately, when we reviewed the latest evidence, we found that taking vitamin D with or without calcium does not prevent falls or fractures in older adults."

Conexiant

December 18, 2024

Does Anger at Health Care Drive Change?

In-depth exploration of public anger towards the American health care system throughout history, potential for change, and Hollywood's portrayal of health insurance-related events.

KFF Health News

December 16, 2024

Weight-Loss Drugs Spark Health Care Shift

An exclusive analysis reveals the impact of weight-loss drugs on obesity-related conditions, leading to increased diagnoses of sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes within days of treatment initiation.

Reuters

December 12, 2024

Trump, RFK Jr. Eye Vaccine Policies

Trump plans to discuss vaccine programs with RFK Jr., citing potential risks and the autism rate as key concerns.

Reuters

December 09, 2024

Relmada Halts Depression Drug Trials, Eyes Sale

Reuters

December 04, 2024

UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot Outside NYC Hotel

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare's insurance unit, was fatally shot in the chest.

Reuters

December 04, 2024

Relmada Depression Drug May Miss Goal

Relmada Therapeutics' depression treatment REL-1017 unlikely to meet main trial goal for major depressive disorder (MDD), company to evaluate full dataset for next steps.

Reuters