Daily Digest: WTW confirms reinsurance play, Re/insurers reflect on Cop 29, New discount rate ‘good news’

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Eli Lilly’s Zepbound Leads to Greater Weight Loss vs. Novo Nordisk Drug in Head-to-Head Test

Eli Lilly obesity drug Zepbound led to 47% greater relative weight loss compared to Wegovy in a head-to-head clinical trial. The results could help Lilly differentiate its product from Novo Nordisk’s in the increasingly competitive market of obesity medications. The post Eli Lilly’s Zepbound Leads to Greater Weight Loss vs. Novo Nordisk Drug in Head-to-Head…

A Biotech Startup’s Quest to Relieve Pulmonary Mucus Obstruction for Respiratory Care

In response to emailed questions, the founders of MucoLife Therapeutics shared their company’s approach, which is designed to help people with COPD, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis. The post A Biotech Startup’s Quest to Relieve Pulmonary Mucus Obstruction for Respiratory Care appeared first on MedCity News.

Discount rate change is good news for the insurance industry

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