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Survodutide, Formerly BI 456906, Impresses in Phase 2 Dose-Finding Trial
June 23rd 2023Data from a phase 2 dose-finding trial from ADA 2023 suggests use of survodutide was associated with a mean body weight reduction of 14.9% at 46 weeks, with 67% of people using survodutide 4.8 mg losing 15% or more of their baseline body weight.
10 Years of Obesity: A Decade of Advancement and Challenges
June 23rd 2023To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the AMA recognizing obesity as a disease, this feature leverages the perspective of key opinion leaders to examine what has changed and what has not since the AMA's declaration in June 2013.
Intercept Cancels Plans For NASH Treatment After CRL
The treatment, developed by Intercept Pharmaceuticals, could not be approved in its present form, according to the CRL and any resubmission of the treatment for patients with NASH would require at least the successful completion of the long-term outcomes phase of the REGENERATE study.
Acne Scarring: Chemical Peels, Microneedling, Treatment Risks and Considerations
During this conference talk, Dr. Nicole Gunasekera spoke about options for acne scar treatments such as chemical peels and microneedling, as well as special considerations for richly-pigmented skin.