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Doctor reviewing PAM gene DNA model next to diabetes patient using Ozempic, showing genetic resistance to the drug
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Study links PAM gene variants to weaker blood-sugar response to GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic

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Researchers say genetic variants in the PAM gene may help explain why some people with Type 2 diabetes get less blood-sugar benefit from GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs such as Ozempic, a phenomenon they describe as “GLP-1 resistance.”

Women taking GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy showed about 30 percent lower odds of developing breast cancer in a large observational study.

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Tenth of Ramadan for Pharmaceutical Industries and Diagnostic Reagents has named Sharif Ahmed El Akhdar non-executive chairman following LVP Pharma’s investment. Two additional board members joined at the same time.

Egyptian Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar urged stronger local pharmaceutical manufacturing to build resilient healthcare supply chains.

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Gland Pharma shares reached a new 52-week high after the company reported strong results for the March quarter and full year. The European unit Cenexi showed signs of recovery while new product launches and capacity additions supported the outlook.

A Japanese health panel has approved national health insurance coverage for Sumitomo Pharma's Amchepry, an iPS cell-derived treatment for Parkinson’s disease. The move makes it the world's first commercialized medical product from iPS cells.

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Dr Reddy's Laboratories expects a gradual recovery in the current fiscal year after a profit decline last year. Growth in India, Europe, and emerging markets is offsetting pressures in the US business. New product launches and margin improvements are set to support expansion.

 

 

 

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