All articles tagged with #cardiovascular outcomes
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are reshaping healthcare economics by reducing bariatric surgeries and improving cardiovascular outcomes; a May 2026 JAMA study shows surgeries fell about 34% as GLP-1 use rose 140%, with access and coverage debates shaping potential savings, even as next-generation meds promise more dramatic weight loss.
Novo Nordisk's stock is forming a fresh base after a study showed that its weight-loss drug, Wegovy, reduced the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The study, called Select, demonstrated that patients who received Wegovy were 73% less likely to develop diabetes and experienced a 28% reduction in the risk of heart attacks. This could help Novo Nordisk gain approval and insurance coverage for Wegovy in a broader population of patients. The company also tested the drug in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, showing early effectiveness. Novo Nordisk's stock has a nearly perfect IBD Digital Composite Rating of 98.
Beta-blocker treatment beyond 1 year after myocardial infarction (MI) for patients without heart failure or left ventricular systolic dysfunction was not associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes in a new analysis of a nationwide cohort of more than 40,000 patients. The study was published online in Heart on May 2. The authors suggest that determining whether beta-blockers are indicated beyond the first year after MI may have an impact on patient health-related quality of life. More evidence from large randomized clinical trials is needed to answer this question.