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Research BriefBipolar Disorder

Landmark Review Identifies Best Drug and Non-Drug Treatments for Bipolar Disorder Across All Mood Phases

Clinical Researchers 40%Patient Advocates 35%Pediatric Specialists 25%

5 sources · 61d ago

ExplainerGLP-1 Research

Ozempic Works by Unexpectedly Activating Brain's Hunger Neurons to Sustain Fat Loss

Metabolic Researchers 40%Science Communicators 30%Clinical Analysts 30%

4 sources · 62d ago

NeuroimmunologyBreakthrough Discovery

Newly Discovered 'Immune Organ' Inside Skull Directs Brain Defense, Rewriting Neuroimmunology

Neuroimmunologists 40%Oncology Researchers 35%Clinical Neurologists 25%

4 sources · 63d ago

ExplainerSchizophrenia Treatment

FDA Approves Cobenfy, First Non-Dopamine Antipsychotic for Schizophrenia

Psychiatric Clinicians 40%Regulatory & Clinical Researchers 35%Patient Advocacy & Caregivers 25%

5 sources · 63d ago

ExplainerObesity Medicine

Triple-Agonist Retatrutide Achieves 30% Weight Loss in Trials, Matching Bariatric Surgery Efficacy

Pharmacotherapy Advocates 45%Surgical Specialists 30%Patient Advocates 25%

4 sources · 64d ago

ExplainerLymphoma Treatment

FDA-Approved Cancer Drug Epcoritamab Misses Overall Survival Endpoint in Confirmatory Phase 3 Trial

Regulatory Watchdogs 35%Clinical Oncologists 35%Drug Developers 30%

5 sources · 64d ago

GLP-1 TherapyTreatment Comparison

FDA Approves Orforglipron, the First Restriction-Free Daily GLP-1 Pill for Weight Loss

Accessibility & Convenience Advocates 45%Maximum Efficacy Prioritizers 35%Clinical Safety Watchdogs 20%

6 sources · 66d ago

ExplainerOncology Research

Lab-Made Molecule Wipes Out Aggressive Breast and Pancreatic Tumors in Preclinical Trials

Immunotherapy Researchers 40%Translational Oncologists 35%Drug Development Chemists 25%

4 sources · 67d ago

Psoriasis TreatmentFDA Approval

FDA Approves Icotrokinra, First Oral Peptide With Biologic-Like Efficacy for Psoriasis

Clinical Dermatologists 45%Pharmaceutical Industry 30%Pharmacy and Managed Care 25%

6 sources · 67d ago

Genetic MedicineTreatment Explainer

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Congenital Deafness, Restoring Hearing in Children

Clinical Audiologists & ENTs 45%Deaf Community Advocates 30%Medical Geneticists 25%

6 sources · 68d ago

ExplainerMedical AI

How AI Models Are Matching Physicians in Clinical Reasoning

Clinical AI Researchers 40%Practicing Physicians 35%Patient Safety Advocates 25%

4 sources · 70d ago

ExplainerPain Pharmacology

Can a New, Safer Class of Pain Drugs Ever Rival Opioids?

Pharmacologists & Chemists 35%Clinical Pain Specialists 35%Public Health Advocates 30%

6 sources · 71d ago

ExplainerAddiction Medicine

Landmark Study Links GLP-1 Drugs to Reduced Risk of Alcohol, Opioid, and Nicotine Addiction

Addiction Medicine Researchers 40%Public Health Officials 35%Clinical Skeptics 25%

4 sources · 72d ago

AnalysisObesity Therapeutics

New Oral GLP-1 Pill Achieves 12% Weight Loss in Phase II Trial, Offering Scalable Alternative to Injectables

Clinical Researchers 40%Biotech Industry Analysts 40%Patient Access Advocates 20%

6 sources · 73d ago

Vaccine TechMedical Milestone

Fridge-Free Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine Passes First Human Trial, Solving Global Cold-Chain Crisis

Global Health Advocates 40%Scientific Skeptics 30%Biotech Industry 30%

6 sources · 73d ago

ExplainerBreast Cancer

Blood Biomarker Predicts Chemotherapy Benefit in Breast Cancer, Sparing Thousands of Women

Clinical Oncologists 35%Biomarker Researchers 35%Patient Advocates 30%

7 sources · 79d ago

ExplainerVaccine Tech

FDA Set to Approve First mRNA Flu Vaccine, Ushering in New Era for Seasonal Shots

Public Health & Immunology Experts 45%Vaccine Manufacturers 30%Regulatory Skeptics 25%

6 sources · 81d ago

GLP-1 Fitness

Fitness Industry Pivots to Muscle Preservation as GLP-1 Drugs Upend Weight Loss

Fitness Industry Operators 35%Medical & Nutritional Experts 35%Public Health Advocates 30%

3 sources · 89d ago

Deep DiveMetabolic Science

AI Discovers Naturally Occurring Peptide That Suppresses Appetite Without Ozempic's Side Effects

Metabolic Researchers 40%Clinical Endocrinologists 35%AI Drug Discovery Advocates 25%

8 sources · 90d ago

KRAS InhibitorsClinical Trial Results

Next-Generation KRAS Inhibitor Divarasib Shows Superiority Over Approved Drugs in Head-to-Head Lung Cancer Trial

Clinical Oncologists 40%Market Analysts 30%Drug Developers 30%

8 sources · 96d ago

InjuryNHL

Buffalo Sabres' Jiri Kulich on Track to Return Following Career-Threatening Blood Clot

Buffalo Sabres Management 40%Medical Consensus 40%Czech Hockey Community 20%

7 sources · 97d ago

Cardiovascular Health

FDA Approves First Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor to Treat High Cholesterol

Preventive Cardiologists 40%Patient Access Advocates 30%Clinical Skeptics 30%

6 sources · 97d ago

Heart SurgeryEvidence Pack

Sutureless, Laser-Assisted Bypass Surgery on Beating Heart Proves Safe and Effective in Landmark Trial

Cardiothoracic Surgeons 38%Medical Device Innovators 38%Health Economists 25%

7 sources · 98d ago

ExplainerPublic Health

New UK Physical Activity Guidelines Emphasize Muscle Preservation for GLP-1 Users

Public Health Authorities 40%Clinical Researchers 35%Medical Consensus & Synthesis 25%

4 sources · 99d ago

ExplainerAutoimmune Care

FDA Approves Groundbreaking Oral Drug for Severe Alopecia Areata, Expanding Systemic Treatments

Clinical Researchers 35%Patient Advocates 35%Healthcare Providers 30%

2 sources · 101d ago

ExplainerMetabolic Disease

Landmark Approval: First Drug Proven to Cut Acute Pancreatitis Risk in Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

Metabolic Disease Specialists 44%Gastroenterologists 31%Regulatory & Editorial Analysts 25%

4 sources · 101d ago

Research BriefPsychedelic Medicine

Psilocybin Completes Second Pivotal Phase 3 Trial, Paving Way for FDA Review in Depression

Clinical Researchers 41%Regulatory Pragmatists 35%Healthcare Economists 24%

5 sources · 101d ago

ExplainerPsychiatric Medicine

First New Class of Schizophrenia Drug in Decades Targets Muscarinic Receptors, Halving Symptoms

Clinical Psychiatrists 40%Patient Advocates 35%Neuropharmacologists 25%

4 sources · 102d ago

InjuryNHL

NHL Offseason Injury Report: Recovery Timelines Set for Connor Bedard, Seth Jarvis, and Max Domi

Medical & Management Staff 40%Roster & Cap Analysts 35%Fanbases & Local Media 25%

4 sources · 102d ago

Medical ImagingEvidence Pack

Metamaterial MRI Antenna Delivers Sharper, Faster Scans of Brain and Eye

Imaging Physicists 40%Clinical Diagnosticians 35%Health Economics Analysts 25%

3 sources · 102d ago

ExplainerMetabolic Science

Landmark Research: Disabling Single Protein 'Mitch' Supercharges Fat Burning and Blocks New Fat Cells

Metabolic Researchers 40%Clinical Endocrinologists 35%Pharmaceutical Developers 25%

5 sources · 104d ago

ExplainerPsychedelic Medicine

Landmark Phase 3 Trial Finds Single-Dose Psilocybin Provides Six-Month Relief for Severe Depression

Clinical Researchers 44%Healthcare Administrators 33%Patient Advocates 22%

6 sources · 106d ago

ExplainerPain Management

FDA Approves First-in-Class Oral Non-Opioid Drug for Acute Pain, Offering Alternative to Addictive Narcotics

Pain Medicine Specialists 35%Addiction Recovery Advocates 35%Biomedical Researchers 30%

8 sources · 107d ago

Biotech M&A

Vertex to Acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals in $10 Billion All-Cash Deal to Bolster Rare Disease Pipeline

Biotech Bulls 44%Patient Advocates 39%Market Skeptics 17%

6 sources · 107d ago

Metabolic HealthTrade-Off Analysis

Gallup Poll Finds 11% of Americans Now Take GLP-1 Drugs as Obesity Rate Declines

Public Health Optimists 45%Economic Pragmatists 30%Regulatory Cautious 25%

3 sources · 104d ago

InjuryWTT US Smash

Liam Pitchford's Encouraging Return at US Smash Marks New Chapter After Career-Saving Hip Surgery

English Table Tennis Supporters 35%Sports Medicine Advocates 35%Neutral WTT Analysts 30%

2 sources · 108d ago

Sleep Apnea

FDA Approves First-Ever Drug Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Sleep Medicine Specialists 40%Patient Advocacy Groups 35%Medical Device Industry 25%

2 sources · 108d ago

ExplainerRespiratory Health

A Single Injection Is Replacing Steroids for Severe Asthma and COPD Attacks

Respiratory Researchers 39%Patient Advocacy Groups 39%Clinical Practitioners 22%

5 sources · 108d ago

Research BriefNeuroplasticity

Brain Activity Dictates Physical Neural Wiring, Overturning Neuroscience Dogma

Functional Neuroplasticity Advocates 45%Clinical Neurologists 30%Structural Connectomic Traditionalists 25%

7 sources · 109d ago

Deep DiveCancer Immunotherapy

CAR T-Cell Therapy Successfully Targets Solid Tumors in Clinical Trial Breakthrough

Oncology Researchers 40%Clinical Trial Investigators 35%Public Health Experts 25%

5 sources · 109d ago

InjuryMotoGP

Johann Zarco Avoids Reconstructive Knee Surgery, Cleared for September MotoGP Return

LCR Honda & Medical Team 40%MotoGP Paddock Analysts 35%Honda Development Program 25%

2 sources · 110d ago

ExplainerUlcerative Colitis

Landmark Trial Finds Simple Appendectomy Significantly Reduces Relapse in Ulcerative Colitis

Medical Researchers 40%Gastroenterologists & Surgeons 35%Patient Advocates & Editorial Synthesis 25%

6 sources · 110d ago

InjuryIFSC World Cup

Slovenia's Lučka Rakovec Completes Inspirational Return to the Wall After Thyroid Cancer Battle

Athletes in Recovery 45%Sports Media and Analysts 30%Coaching and Support Teams 25%

2 sources · 111d ago

Research BriefGene Therapy

EC Approves First Gene Replacement Therapy for Adults and Older Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Neuromuscular Specialists 39%Patient Advocacy Groups 33%Regulatory & Industry Bodies 28%

4 sources · 112d ago

NeuroimmunologyEvidence Pack

Common Tuberculosis Vaccine Found to Remodel Brain Immunity, Offering New Clues for Alzheimer's Prevention

Neuroimmune Researchers 40%Public Health Advocates 35%Clinical Skeptics 25%

4 sources · 108d ago

ExplainerAntibiotic Discovery

Landmark Study Finds Bacterial 'Megacluster' Producing Four Synergistic Antibiotics to Combat Drug Resistance

Evolutionary Microbiologists 35%Drug Discovery Researchers 35%Public Health Officials 30%

5 sources · 113d ago

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