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Sanofi Wins FDA Nod for Merilog, First Rapid-Acting Insulin Biosimilar

XTalks

The FDA has approved Sanofis Merilog (insulin-aspart-szjj) as the first rapid-acting insulin biosimilar product for the treatment of diabetes. Merilog is a biosimilar to Novo Nordisks NovoLog, a widely used rapid-acting insulin aspart. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, allows glucose to enter cells for energy.

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Mask-Associated Dry Eye + Droplet Micron Insulin Needle – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 1

XTalks

In Episode 1 of the Xtalks Life Science Podcast, Sarah discusses a new condition called “Mask-Associated Dry Eye” and Ayesha talks about Droplet Micron, an innovative insulin needle. Patient Centricity in Insulin Delivery: Improving the Injection Experience with Droplet Micron.

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The Canadian life sciences hub that may not be on your FDI radar (but should be)

Pharmaceutical Technology

It is no secret that Canada boasts a strong and competitive life sciences sector. The country has a long history of leadership and innovation in this field, from the discovery of stem cells and insulin to the invention of the world’s first pacemaker and much more. Canada’s next life sciences leader.

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World Diabetes Day 2024: Advanced Care for Diabetes Management

XTalks

Cure Research: Moving Toward an Insulin-Free Future JDRF is focused on funding research that is accelerating the development of new treatments for people with T1D — for all ages and stages. “Our before people need insulin therapy), so that it’s possible to intervene with therapies that can stop clinical disease before it starts.”

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Medtronic Expands Two Insulin Pump Recalls, Including One Over Cybersecurity Concerns

XTalks

Medtronic has expanded a Class I recall of remote controllers used with the MiniMed 508 insulin pump or the MiniMed Paradigm family of insulin pumps over potential cybersecurity risks. The medtech giant has also expanded another Class I recall of the retainer rings on its 600 series insulin pumps.

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National Diabetes Month 2024: Take Charge of Tomorrow — Preventing Diabetes Health Problems

XTalks

Diabetes, a chronic condition marked by high blood glucose levels due to insulin issues, brings complications like heart disease, stroke, neuropathy and diabetic foot ulcers. Abbot also joined Medtronic to pair its sensors with the latter’s automated insulin delivery (AID) systems. million undiagnosed and 115.9

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Listen: The next CRISPR fight, cheaper insulin, & an FDA shuffle

STAT News

We also discuss the latest news in the life sciences, including Eli Lilly slashing the cost of insulin, succession at the FDA, and how pandemic boom times have turned to bust. Read the rest…

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