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Massive poll of millions of Americans shows Dems have big problems on their hands

1 month ago | bizpacreview.com | Nick Pope |Stephen Russell |RICHARD SMITH

A new analysis of 2024 election data, polling and surveys released Monday identified several key longer-term trends that could spell trouble for Democrats in future elections.
Novel drug confers weight loss of up to 20% at 1 year in phase 2 study

2 months ago | healio.com | Erik Swain |RICHARD SMITH

Key takeaways: Maridebart cafraglutide reduced body weight by up to 20% at 1 year in patients with overweight or obesity without a weight loss plateau. The drug also improved other cardiometabolic parameters vs. placebo. Maridebart cafraglutide, a novel injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist/GIP receptor antagonist, reduced body weight by up to approximately 20% at 1 year in patients with overweight or obesity without a weight loss plateau, according to a presentation.
Crinecerfont approved to treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Jan 17, 2025 | healio.com | Erik Swain |RICHARD SMITH

You've successfully added Neuroendocrinology to your alerts. You will receive an email when new content is published. Click Here to Manage Email Alerts We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Key takeaways: The FDA approved crinecerfont to treat patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The drug directly reduces excess adrenocorticotropic hormone and downstream adrenal androgen production.
What You Need to Know About M&A: Key Considerations When Selling Your Company

Jan 12, 2025 | allbusiness.com | Richard Harroch |David Lipkin |RICHARD SMITH

By Richard D. Harroch, David A. Lipkin, and Richard V. SmithMergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies entail a number of key legal, business, human resources, intellectual property, and financial issues. To successfully navigate a sale of your company, it is helpful to understand the dynamics and issues that frequently arise.
Cardiometabolic benefits of time-restricted eating may go beyond weight loss

Jan 8, 2025 | healio.com | Scott Buzby |RICHARD SMITH

Cardiometabolic benefits of time-restricted eating may go beyond weight loss• The benefits of time-restricted eating extend beyond weight loss. • Improved cholesterol and blood glucose were also reported. • The mechanism behind these benefits may be related to ketosis. The health benefits of time-restricted eating go beyond weight loss and may be most prominent in patients already with cardiometabolic syndrome at baseline, a speaker reported.
West Valley Preps' Glendale/Peoria girls basketball preview

Dec 3, 2024 | yourvalley.net | RICHARD SMITH

Compiled By Richard SmithWest Valley PrepsThe girls basketball season started Nov. 20. The Glendale Independent and Peoria Independent asked the local coaches for their outlook on the season. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates remain below pre-pandemic levels

Nov 19, 2024 | healio.com | Erik Swain |RICHARD SMITH |Eric Hall

• U.S. out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates have improved since 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. • However, survival rates have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. CHICAGO — U.S. out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates have improved since the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, researchers reported.
West Valley Preps' Surprise boys basketball preview

Nov 19, 2024 | yourvalley.net | RICHARD SMITH

Compiled by Richard SmithWest Valley PrepsThe boys basketball season starts Nov. 20. The Surprise Independent asked the local coaches for their outlook on the season. ALA-WEST FOOTHILLS GUARDIANS 3A West Region 2023-24 Record: … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Catheter ablation superior to antiarrhythmic drugs in VT with ischemic cardiomyopathy

Nov 17, 2024 | healio.com | Erik Swain |RICHARD SMITH |Lior Jankelson |John Sapp

Catheter ablation superior to antiarrhythmic drugs in VT with ischemic cardiomyopathy• Catheter ablation improved outcomes vs. antiarrhythmic drugs in patients with VT and ischemic cardiomyopathy. • The results suggest catheter ablation should be a first-line therapy for this population.
Announcing the final group of top VCs to judge the Startup Battlefield 200 Final at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Oct 16, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.com | Isabelle Johannessen |RICHARD SMITH

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is just a week away. Our beefed-up Startup Battlefield 200 is a major highlight. Two hundred companies have been hand-selected by the TechCrunch editorial staff to grace the expo hall, 20 of which will launch their company for the first time live on our stage. Nail-biting pitches live on the Disrupt Stage, make or break hardware and software demos. It's where legends are made.