Popular GLP-1 medicines used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes are facing growing legal scrutiny in the United States after more than 90 lawsuits alleged a connection between the drugs and a rare form of sudden vision loss. The lawsuits involve medications including Ozempic and Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk, as well as other…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new once-daily pill for certain patients with advanced pancreatic cancer after clinical trial results showed a significant improvement in survival. The newly approved treatment is intended for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer who have already received treatment or are unable to undergo combination chemotherapy. The…
Pakistan continues to face a major public health challenge as it ranks fifth in the world for the overall burden of viral hepatitis, according to the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA). The figures were shared as the country joined the global community in observing World Hepatitis Day on Tuesday, highlighting the urgent need for greater awareness,…