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STAT+: For Parkinson’s disease, advances spurred by Apple Watch offer a glimmer of hope

STAT

While there is no cure for Parkinson’s and treatment options can be daunting, people with the disease can now turn to technology spawned by the Apple Watch to take an active role in their care much as continuous glucose monitors have helped people manage diabetes better.

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FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy for cardiovascular risk reduction

Pharmaceutical Business Review

Participants in the trial, all of whom were aged 45 years or above with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 kg/m2 or higher and without a history of diabetes, were observed over a five-year period.