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Study finds people who use Ozempic-like drugs for weight loss face added stigma
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People who lose weight using GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may be judged more negatively than those who lose weight through diet and exercise — and even more negatively than people who do not lose weight at all — according to a new study led by Rice University psychologist Erin Standen.
Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof announced a boost in medication delivery across the province's 135 municipalities. The measure expands the Medicamentos Bonaerenses program following national cuts to the Remediar program. Kicillof sharply criticized the national government for underfunding health policies.
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Tysklands Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss (G-BA) besluttede torsdag at give sygeforsikringer lov til at dække fire lægemidler, der lindrer visse Long Covid-symptomer. Tidligere skulle patienter selv betale for disse off-label anvendelser. Afgørelsen gør det lettere for landets 74 millioner lovpligtigt forsikrede at få adgang til behandlingen.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency have approved lenacapavir as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for uninfected individuals at high risk. This antiretroviral drug is administered via subcutaneous injections every six months, providing an alternative to daily pills. The World Health Organization endorses its use in comprehensive prevention strategies.
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In chile's presidential runoff, candidates like Jeannette Jara have revived ideas to eliminate vat on drugs and end oncology waiting lists. These proposals aim to ease the high cost of medications, which accounts for 60% of out-of-pocket health spending. Experts see a chance for agreements that go beyond the election.