With better access to tools like CCTA and diagnostic tools that leverage CCTA, clinicians can better support their patients in managing overall cardiovascular health, patients will benefit from less invasive care and enhanced quality of life, and health systems could ultimately see reduced costs and streamlined workflows.
Novo Nordisk and Valo Health have collaborated on the development of cardiovascular disease drugs since 2023. Expanding the alliance to cardiometabolic diseases nearly doubles the number of programs covered under the agreement.
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Overcoming the systemic, structural and cultural issues that lead to poor nutrition is complex, making it even more essential for both private and public investment in food as health programs and policies that have been shown to be effective.
BridgeBio Pharma claims its drug, Attruby, has an edge over a Pfizer drug as a treatment for cardiomyopathy caused by transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis. But new competition to both products could come soon from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, now set to receive an FDA decision in this indication by late March.
Highly preventable if diagnosed and managed early, CAD should be a healthcare priority. Both patients and providers have pivotal roles in driving this change.
Cardiovascular disease drugs in development intended to reduce lipoprotein (a) are mostly injectable medications, though Eli Lilly has both oral and injectable drugs in the clinic. AstraZeneca aims to hit that key protein target with an oral small molecule licensed from CSPC Pharmaceutical Group.
The home care industry is booming. As Baby Boomers age and more families seek in-home solutions for loved ones, demand for home care services is at an all-time high.
While fibrates are proven to lower triglyceride levels, which can serve as a biomarker for cardiovascular disease risk, several major clinical studies from the past 20 years have failed to show a benefit of fenofibrates over and above statins in further reducing heart-related events.
Diagonal Therapeutics develops agonist antibodies to treat rare cardiovascular conditions. Using artificial intelligence, the startup’s technology sorts through billions of antibody/receptor combinations to identify the ones that reactivate signaling pathways lost to disease.
A new guide from Northeast Business Group on Health helps employers understand the challenges women face when it comes to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. It also recommends actions that employers can take to support women in their workforce.
Novo Nordisk is paying Valo Health $60 million up front to gain three preclinical cardiovascular disease programs. Milestone payments for those programs and others covered under the artificial intelligence drug discovery pact could reach up to $2.7 billion.
A new independent study from Phyx Primary Care’s Innovation Lab points to measurable improvements in physician burnout, documentation efficiency, and key VBC metrics among primary care practices.
Magnet Biomedicine builds on decades of molecular glue research from its scientific co-founder, Harvard University Professor Stuart Schreiber. The startup is developing drugs that take these glues beyond the biotech industry’s current focus on targeted protein degradation.
Novo Nordisk weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events by 20% in a large clinical trial. The company said the results support expanding the drug’s label, but the looming question is whether the data will persuade payers to cover the pricey chronic therapy.
Hims & Hers can now provide treatment to men for cardiovascular issues, the company recently announced. This treatment combines sexual health and heart health together in a single pill.
Novartis and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, already partners in cardiovascular disease R&D, are expanding their alliance to see if they can develop a next-generation therapy offering efficacy and dosing advantages. But competitors are already in the mix with programs addressing the same cardiovascular disease target.
The restructuring of cardiovascular drugmaker Amarin means the layoff of about 30% of staff. Sales of Vascepa, the company’s only commercialized product, have suffered as generic versions gain traction in the market.