Pfizer aims to enter the obesity treatment arena with danuglipron, a novel GLP-1 targeting pill
In the competitive landscape of obesity pharmacotherapy, Pfizer is on the cusp of revealing pivotal trial data for its investigational drug danuglipron. This oral medication, administered twice daily, is poised to challenge the market dominance of prominent weight-loss therapies Wegovy and Mounjaro. Danuglipron operates by influencing the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor, which has...Read MoreCCH Participates in Independent Ageing Expo and Convention 2023 in Japan
John Feenie, CEO, and Dzidek Sabat, Product Development Manager, attended the Independent Ageing Conference in Aichi, Japan, in mid-October. The Expo attracted over 950 delegates worldwide, drawn to Aichi by Japan’s leadership in various aspects of dementia care, both clinical and societal. CCH, initially focused on courses in obesity care and, more recently, digital health, has...Read MoreVirtual care integration elevates patient access and efficiency in Canada clinic
Dr. Richard Tytus, a seasoned medical professional from Hamilton, Ontario, has long championed the merits of virtual healthcare. Being at the helm of a family health team, which comprises around 30 healthcare experts and related professionals, he’s been an early adopter of telemedicine, even before it became a mainstream approach during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discovering the...Read MoreDigital health breakthrough with automated insulin delivery in hospital trials
Recent research indicates that the combination of automated insulin delivery and continuous glucose monitoring could be an effective method for regulating blood sugar levels in hospitalised adults suffering from diabetes. A collaborative study from Emory University, Stanford University, and the University of Virginia recently published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, involved...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieOctober 23, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Digital Health, Obesity in the UK, Telehealth, Weight Loss0 comments
Digital tool for specialist weight management services shows promising results
In a groundbreaking investigation led by the team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW), the potential and efficacy of digital platforms tailored for advanced weight management have been highlighted. The research revolved around assessing the eagerness, acceptance, and active participation of patients on standby for their first-ever specialist weight...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieOctober 20, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Digital Health, Telehealth0 comments
WHO Europe stresses the need for strengthened digital health literacy across the region
In a significant report released by WHO Europe, there’s an emphasised call for an immediate boost in investments towards digital health literacy across the region. The report, titled “Digital Health in the European Region: The Ongoing Commitment to Transformation,” sheds light on a concerning statistic: only half of the countries spanning Europe and Central Asia have...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieOctober 19, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Digital Health, Telehealth0 comments