Phase 1 Clinical Trial Timelines Significantly Accelerated Top-Line Data Readout from Single Ascending Dose Part 1 Now Expected in the Third Quarter of 2024 First Patient Dosed in the Multiple Ascending Dose Part 2 Expected in the Third Quarter of 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced dosing of the... Read more
LPCN 2401 treatment resulted in statistically significant body composition improvement in men Increased lean mass (LM) by 4.4% and decreased fat mass (FM) by 6.7% Reduced android fat (AF) by 4.1% and increased bone mineral content (BMC) by 2.8% Well-tolerated, adverse events (AEs) similar to placebo Potential for use in combination with incretin mimetics (GLP-1/GIP agonists and/or post GLP-1/GIP agonist) or as a monotherapy post discontinuation Conference... Read more
Promising preclinical results obtained in obesity support the OBA Phase 2 clinical study expected to start mid-2024 PARIS, FRANCE AND CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 8, 2024 / Biophytis SA (Nasdaq:BPTS)(Euronext Growth Paris: ALBPS), ("Biophytis" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specialized in the development of therapeutics for age-related diseases, today announces that it is launching a new clinical development program named OBA, with... Read more
Merveille.ai Files Patent for Obesity Treatment, Begins Preparatory Steps for Clinical Trials, Joins Nvidia Developer Program NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH), a patient focused biopharmaceutical company, is excited to announce a significant breakthrough by its subsidiary, Merveille.ai, in the field of obesity treatment. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Merveille.ai has identified a promising new therapeutic... Read more
Up to 3.3% Placebo-Adjusted Mean Weight Loss (5.3% from Baseline) Observed After 28 Days VK2735 Shown to be Safe and Well-Tolerated in 28-Day Study with Low Rates of GI-Related Adverse Events Phase 2 Trial in Obesity Planned for 2H24 Conference Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET Today SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies... Read more
Data provides first demonstration of glucose lowering and weight loss potency from pancreas-produced native human GLP-1, highlighting the capacity of pancreatic GLP-1 to provide metabolic control. The human GLP-1 transgene sequence used in RJVA-001 was administered to eight-week-old db/db mice with established disease and resulted in up to 50% blood sugar lowering and 11% weight loss vs vehicle at four weeks after a single administration, compared to 32% glucose lowering... Read more
PURCHASE, NY, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, today announced expanded capabilities designed to help employers and health plans manage rising demand for anti-obesity medication such as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists and support safe, sustainable weight loss and cardiometabolic health improvement for members. New features include helping plan sponsors and pharmacy benefit managers... Read more
New offering to support individuals and physicians with accessible and convenient testing options to guide weight loss management decisions and treatments BURLINGTON, N.C., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, announced today the introduction of its Weight Loss Management portfolio. The new offering features educational resources and convenient testing solutions, equipping individuals... Read more
Multiple DehydraTECH-GLP-1 and DehydraTECH-CBD formulations to be tested Chronic dosing over a 12-week treatment period Will assess weight loss and blood glucose level control Efficacy through possible brain absorption delivery enhancement to be assessed KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2024 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX) (NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms announces details of an 8-week animal... Read more
First Patient Expected to be Randomized in the Second Quarter of 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that it has received first site Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for Alexander Prezioso, M.D., Investigator, Clinical Pharmacology of Miami, in Hialeah, FL, to proceed with the Phase 1 clinical... Read more
NPM-115 (exenatide implant) generated significant weight loss comparable to injectable semaglutide (Ozempic®/Wegovy®) from a single administration with expected twice-yearly dosing Vivani discloses semaglutide as the active pharmaceutical ingredient in NPM-139, with the added potential benefit of once-yearly dosing NPM-115 and NPM-139 are miniature, subdermal implants in development for chronic weight management designed to guarantee medication adherence and potentially... Read more
Obesity, which affects over 1.9 billion people worldwide, is a state of low-grade chronic inflammation that causes an array of different metabolic disorders, including insulin resistance, type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, and even cancer. The article summarizes data demonstrating that inflammasome activation in fat tissue triggers cell death, known as pyroptosis. Pyroptosis results in systemic release of inflammatory cytokines, IL-1β... Read more
Study Achieves Primary and all Secondary Endpoints, Demonstrating Statistically Significant Reductions in Body Weight at all Doses as Compared to Placebo Up to 13.1% Placebo-Adjusted Mean Weight Loss (14.7% From Baseline) Observed After 13 Weeks of Treatment; No Plateau Observed VK2735 Shown to be Safe and Well-Tolerated in 13-Week Study; 95% of GI-specific Treatment Emergent Adverse Events Considered Mild or Moderate Conference Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET... Read more
Supplemental cohort of 12 Japanese patients to be added to global Phase 3 hypothalamic obesity trial, with dosing expected to begin in third quarter of 2024 Significant unmet need with 5,000 to 8,000 patients with hypothalamic obesity estimated to be living in Japan BOSTON, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and... Read more
FDA IND clearance is an important development milestone in advancing enobosarm in combination with GLP-1 drugs for potentially higher quality weight loss than has been shown with GLP-1 drug alone Randomized Phase 2b clinical trial aims to show enobosarm preserves muscle and physical function while augmenting fat loss in sarcopenic obese or overweight elderly patients on GLP-1 drug for weight loss Phase 2b clinical trial is expected to initiate by April 2024 Phase 2b... Read more
Preclinical Studies Show DA-1726 Elicits Superior Weight Loss Compared to Semaglutide (Wegovy™) and Similar Weight Loss Compared to Tirzepatide (Mounjaro™), While Consuming More Food Initiation of Phase 1 Clinical Trial Expected to Occur in the First Half of 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that... Read more
The PROTALITY™ brand provides nutritional support for adults pursuing weight loss in the form of a high-protein nutrition shake featuring a blend of fast- and slow-digesting protein designed to feed muscles for up to seven hours As people eat less and lose weight, a portion of what's lost may be from muscle, which is vital to overall health and physical functioning More than 7 in 10 adults are overweight or have obesity in the U.S. and many turn to diets, whether... Read more
Insulin resistance (IR), a common feature of childhood obesity which affects 15 million children and adolescents, is the main driver of obesity-related metabolic complications such as Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and premature heart disease. This study demonstrated that NLRP3 inflammasome activation was highest in obese children with the worst metabolic profile (higher serum glucose levels, a late insulin response to glucose tolerance tests, adverse serum lipid profiles,... Read more
NEWU Enables Path to Positive ROI for Payers, Employers, and Value-Based Providers Burdened by Soaring Health Costs and GLP-1 'Sticker Shock' TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Newtopia Inc. ("Newtopia" or the "Company") (TSXV: NEWU) (OTCQB: NEWUF), a tech-enabled whole health platform for creating habits that prevent, slow and reverse chronic disease, today announced GLP-1 Sustain, a companion program to specifically support and extend the dramatic clinical outcomes... Read more
Allurion Program is the latest innovation in the NHS’s war against obesity NATICK, Mass. / Jan 23, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced that the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (FT) is the first NHS trust in the United Kingdom, and the first non-private sector organisation in the world, to introduce the Allurion Gastric Balloon - the world's only swallowable gastric balloon that requires... Read more
Randomized Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial with apitegromab in patients with obesity on GLP-1 therapies on track to initiate mid-2024 Study aims to show the importance of selective myostatin inhibition in preservation of lean muscle mass as part of healthy, safe weight loss management Scholar Rock is also developing SRK-439, a novel investigational selective myostatin inhibitor, optimized for the treatment of obesity CAMBRIDGE, Mass. / Jan 23, 2024 / Business Wire /... Read more
Company inks deals with Lazeo and Transform, two of Europe’s largest aesthetic and weight loss groups NATICK, Mass. / Jan 17, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced further expansion of its Virtual Care Suite (VCS) digital platform with new commercial agreements signed with Lazeo, France's largest aesthetic and weight loss clinic chain, and Transform, UK's largest aesthetic and weight loss... Read more
Allurion Program led to resolution of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea in just 4 months in over half of the patients treated Results improved with addition of oral GLP-1 agonist semaglutide NATICK, Mass. / Jan 11, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced the publication of a randomized, double-blind study in Obesity Surgery that demonstrated significant reductions... Read more
Phase 2 trial to assess impact of peripherally-acting CB1 inhibitor on weight loss and metabolic biomarkers related to co-morbid obesity and chronic kidney disease San Francisco, California--(Newsfile Corp. - January 9, 2024) - Skye Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB: SKYE) ("Skye" or the "Company"), a pharmaceutical company developing drugs targeting the endocannabinoid system, has received clearance of its Investigational New Drug ("IND") application with the U.S. Food and... Read more
MIAMI, FL, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU), a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines for the treatment of obesity, oncology, and viral induced acute respiratory distress syndrome, today announced submission of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the development of enobosarm for obesity. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) drugs... Read more
First of its kind research investigated the impact of the changing weight-loss market on the Allurion Program Research included 172 healthcare professionals (HCPs) and 1663 patients across 64 countries Almost 90% of HCPs believed the Allurion Program was an ideal first-line treatment to achieve >10% body weight loss in a fast and sustainable way NATICK, Mass. / Jan 05, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending... Read more
NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tiziana Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: TLSA) (“Tiziana” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company developing breakthrough immunomodulation therapies, today announced filing of a new patent application relating to composition and methods for combining GLP-1ra and foralumab, a fully human anti-CD3 antibody, to achieve further reductions in systemic and vascular inflammation associated with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and also... Read more
Phase 3 hypothalamic obesity top-line data expected in 1H2025 Positive reimbursement decision achieved for IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) to treat patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome and POMC/LEPR deficiencies in Spain IND application for RM-718 accepted by the FDA BOSTON, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and... Read more
Keros commenced a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-part Phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate single and multiple ascending doses of KER-065 in healthy volunteers Keros expects to report initial data from this Phase 1 clinical trial in the first quarter of 2025 Preclinical data showed potential proof-of-mechanism of KER-065 for the treatment of obesity Keros believes these preclinical data support developing KER-065 for the treatment of obesity, and... Read more
Company also announces addition of serial entrepreneur Brian Conyer to the team to lead commercialization of Allurion’s digital assets NATICK, Mass. / Jan 02, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced an expanded commercial agreement with Weight Doctors®—Germany’s leading group of private clinics and centers for weight loss—and the hiring of Brian Conyer to lead commercialization of... Read more
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that it has submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The IND application supports a Phase 1 clinical trial of DA-1726, a novel, dual oxyntomodulin (OXM) analog agonist that functions as a glucagon-like peptide-1... Read more
Robust support for Namodenoson’s potential development as an anti-obesity drug, a projected $100 billion market by 2030 PETACH TIKVA, Israel / Dec 20, 2023 / Business Wire / Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE American: CANF) (TASE: CANF), a biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs that address oncological and inflammatory diseases, today reported new data on Namodenoson’s anti-obesity mechanism of action. New data demonstrate that... Read more
GSBR-1290 was generally well-tolerated with no treatment-related serious adverse events over 12 weeks; 2.8% study discontinuation rate due to adverse events related to study drug in diabetes and 0% study discontinuation rate due to adverse events in obesity Topline Phase 2a data from first study in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) demonstrate significant reductions in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and weight at 12 weeks Interim Phase 2a data from obesity cohort demonstrate... Read more
More than 50 poster presentations highlighting new scientific developments to advance the care of people living with rare MC4R pathway diseases Approximately 150 healthcare professionals from 20 countries expected to attend BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe... Read more
Collaboration will integrate LifeMD’s telehealth platform and GLP-1 offering for medically qualified patients with OPTAVIA Coach-guided, healthy lifestyle solution Medifast has invested $20 million, including a $10 million payment in support of the collaboration and a $10 million purchase of LifeMD common stock Conference call to discuss LifeMD and Medifast collaboration begins at 10:00 AM EST today NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LifeMD, Inc.TM... Read more
Notice of allowance will be the fourth U.S. patent granted under Company’s ThermoStem® program targeting obesity and metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioRestorative Therapies, Inc. (“BioRestorative”, “BRTX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:BRTX), a clinical stage company focused on stem cell-based therapies, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a notice... Read more
People who were randomized to placebo following the lead-in period experienced mean weight regain of 14.8% at 88 weeks, indicating Zepbound led to sustained weight loss compared to placebo Full results from the SURMOUNT-4 study were published in The Journal of the American Medical Association INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Detailed results from SURMOUNT-4, which showed Zepbound™ (tirzepatide) injection achieved superior mean percent change in body weight... Read more
Skye files IND with FDA Division of Diabetes, Lipid Disorders and Obesity Phase 2 study in patients with obesity and chronic kidney disease planned to initiate in first half of 2024 SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skye Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB: SKYE) ("Skye"), a pharmaceutical company developing drugs targeting the endocannabinoid system, announced today that it plans to develop nimacimab, the Company’s monoclonal antibody recently acquired from Bird... Read more
The market for obesity drugs is projected to exceed $77 billion by 2030 Dr. Randy Seeley, a recognized expert on novel treatments for obesity, to lead study GAITHERSBURG, Md., Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFRG; BFRGW) ("BullFrog AI" or the "Company"), a technology-enabled drug development company using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to enable the successful development of pharmaceuticals and biologics, today... Read more
AJOVY® (fremanezumab) efficacy and safety demonstrated in migraine patients with obesity in post hoc analysis of HALO-LTS1 and FOCUS2 phase 3 studies Obesity is a known risk factor for migraine and is frequently associated with an increase in migraine frequency, severity and disability3 Data revealed at the 17th European Headache Congress, Barcelona, Spain TEL AVIV, Israel / Dec 06, 2023 / Business Wire / Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) announces... Read more
Express Scripts to add Zepbound to National Preferred Formulary INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced that Zepbound™ (tirzepatide) injection is now available. Zepbound is indicated for adults with obesity (with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater), or those who are overweight (with a BMI of 27 kg/m2 or greater) and also have weight-related medical problems such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus,... Read more
Carmot Therapeutics’s R&D portfolio of clinical stage incretins has great potential to treat obesity, diabetes and potentially other diseases both as standalone medicines and in combination with Roche’s in-house assets Lead asset CT-388 is a Phase-2 ready dual GLP-1/GIP agonist with best-in-class potential for the treatment of obesity and its comorbidities Under the terms of the agreement, Roche will pay a purchase price of USD 2.7 billion upfront and additional... Read more
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (the "Company" or "PreveCeutical") (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H), is pleased to announce that it has started preparations to accelerate completion of its preclinical dual gene therapy program using our developed and in vitro validated Smart-siRNA sequences, which when paired with our proprietary bioresponsive lipid-nanoparticulate delivery systems (US patent no. 11,566,044) effectively target... Read more
TNX-2900 is a proprietary magnesium-potentiated formulation of intranasal oxytocin, a naturally occurring hormone that reduces appetite and eating Preclinical data show magnesium-potentiation increases the potency of exogenous oxytocin Formulations of intranasal oxytocin without magnesium have reported inconsistent results in clinical trials of Prader Willi Syndrome1,2 CHATHAM, N.J., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:... Read more
CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / December 1, 2023 / Cosmos Health Inc. ("Cosmos Health" or the "Company'') (NASDAQ:COSM), a diversified, vertically integrated global healthcare group engaged in innovative R&D, owner of proprietary pharmaceutical and nutraceutical brands, manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, and operator of a telehealth platform, announced today that it has filed a patent application with the European Patent Office (EPO) under reference code... Read more
Danuglipron demonstrated mean placebo-adjusted weight reductions ranging from -8% to -13% at 32 weeks and -5% to -9.5% at 26 weeks While most common adverse events were mild and gastrointestinal in nature consistent with the mechanism, high rates were observed; no new safety signals were observed High discontinuation rates, greater than 50%, were seen across all doses compared to approximately 40% with placebo Ongoing pharmacokinetic study of once-daily formulation of... Read more
The collaboration between Clearmind and SciSparc continues to yield positive results in its obesity and Metabolic disorder program Tel Aviv, Israel / Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq, CSE: CMND), (FSE: CWY) (“Clearmind” or the "company"), a biotech company focused on discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to solve major under-treated health problems, announced positive results from... Read more
Achieved mean weight loss of 15.6% on 2.4 mg dose of pemvidutide at Week 48, with weight loss continuing at the end of treatment Over 30% of subjects achieved 20% or more weight loss on 2.4 mg dose at 48 weeks Robust reductions in BMI and serum lipids and improvements in blood pressure without imbalances in cardiac events, arrhythmias or clinically meaningful increases in heart rate Altimmune to host conference call tomorrow at 8:30 am EST GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov.... Read more
EDISON, N.J., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)-driven therapeutic drug development for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”), fibrotic diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma (“HCC”), and other chronic diseases, today announced that it will present at the 7th Obesity & NASH Drug Development Summit taking place November... Read more
SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Sagimet, Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitors that target dysfunctional metabolic pathways, will present preclinical data at the 7th Obesity and NASH Drug Development Summit on November 28, 2023, in Boston. The presentation details an evaluation of Sagimet’s FASN inhibitor alone or in combination with semaglutide in... Read more
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