The vaccine has saved 94 million lives – but measles is spreading again

A disease we once believed belonged to the past is now resurging in both Europe and the United States. In the shadow of growing skepticism and declining vaccination coverage, measles – which has claimed millions of lives throughout history – is making a comeback.

Canada approves leqembi as global alzheimer’s drug race heats up

Leqembi has secured approval in Canada, further consolidating its global lead among disease-modifying Alzheimer’s therapies. The antibody is now authorized in 15 major markets — one more than its closest rival, Eli Lilly’s Kisunla.

Swedish life science is growing – but capital is not keeping up

The number of employees and companies in Swedish life science is increasing and the sector is more equal than many other sectors. But investments in unlisted companies are weak.

A cluster contribution to European life science innovation and competitiveness?

Lillys GLP-1-tablett nådde målen i typ 2-diabetesstudie

Läkemedelsbolaget Eli Lilly meddelar positiva resultat för GLP-1-tabletten orforglipron i två fas III-studier med typ 2-diabetespatienter.

Many discontinue obesity medication – new study highlights the reasons

A new study maps out the most common reasons why patients choose to stop taking obesity medication prematurely. “Obesity medication discontinuation reverses health benefits and prompts weight regain in most individuals,” says Hamlet Gasoyan, one

Thermo Fisher-team flyttar in hos Astra Zeneca Bioventurehub – inleder samarbete

Amerikanska Thermo Fisher och Astra Zeneca Bioventurehub krokar arm i ett nytt FoU-partnerskap. Bolagen ska samlokalisera i Goco Health Innovation City, Göteborg.

Sarah Lidé: ”Artificial intelligence must not replace authentic interactions”

Artificial intelligence must never become a replacement for authentic, even if messy, interactions with our fellow humankind, Sarah Lifé, Deputy CEO at Medicon Village Innovation, writes in a column.

Nationell studie ska pröva cancerbehandlingar utanför godkänd indikation

En ny nationell klinisk studie, ledd från Sahlgrenska, ska med hjälp av genetiska analyser utvärdera ett antal redan godkända läkemedel för nya patientgrupper med spridd cancer.

Heart Monitoring in Breast Cancer – Essential or Excessive?

Trastuzumab and related drugs have transformed breast cancer treatment and dramatically improved survival rates. But the close cardiac monitoring required during treatment can be a heavy burden for both patients and healthcare systems. Dr. Andri Papakonstantinou is working to refine how doctors identify which patients truly need intensive follow-up.

Astra Zeneca pauses multi-million investment in the UK

Astra Zeneca has paused a planned investment worth $270 million. It is the latest pharmaceutical company to pull back on its commitments in the UK.

Acko Ankarberg Johansson avgår – efterträdare väntas inom kort

Sjukvårdsminister Acko Ankarberg Johansson (KD) lämnar både sin ministerpost i regeringen och sin plats i riksdagen.

Ylva Trolle Lagerros: ”Vissa borde få läkemedel mot obesitas subventionerat”

Som ledande expert på obesitas har Ylva Trolle Lagerros synts mycket i media på sista tiden. I en intervju med Life Science Sweden talar hon om stigmat kring fetma, om hur biverkningar från den nya sortens fetmaläkemedel kan undvikas, och om vilka patienter hon anser bör få läkemedel mot obesitas subventionerade.

Cantargia utser Hilde Steineger till ny vd

Det Lundbaserade forskningsbolaget Cantargia har utsett Hilde Steineger till ny vd.

Wegovy approved in the U.S. for treatment of liver disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Novo Nordisk’s drug Wegovy to treat the serious liver condition known as MASH. The decision strengthens the company’s position in the field of metabolic diseases.

Christina Lloyd: ”Vi måste koppla kvinnohälsa till ledarskap”

Nätverket Vilda, som verkar för att stärka kvinnligt ledarskap och främja jämställdhet inom life science, har på kort tid vuxit i medlemsantal. Nu är siktet inställt på att bli ännu fler och en satsning på mentorskap.

Avhopp i Kennedys vaccinkommitté inför första mötet

Efter att ha sparkat samtliga experter i USA:s vaccinkommitté och tillsatt åtta nya, står hälsominister Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nu med en ofullständig panel. En medlem har hoppat av bara dagar före det första mötet – vars dagordning redan väckt oro.

TFS hämtar vd internt

Kontraktsforskningsbolaget TFS Health Science har utsett Markus Granlund till vd.

Novo Nordisk cuts ties with Hims & Hers after Wegovy dispute

Novo Nordisk is ending its collaboration with Hims & Hers Health due to concerns about the company’s sales and marketing practices related to the weight-loss drug Wegovy.

Novo Nordisk kapar banden med Hims & Hers efter Wegovy-strid

Novo Nordisk avslutar samarbetet med Hims & Hers Health. Anledningen är oro kring företagets försäljning och marknadsföring av viktläkemedlet Wegovy.

Svenske Martin Kulldorff bland nya vaccinrådgivare – utnämnd av Kennedy

USA:s hälsominister Robert Kennedy Jr. utsåg på onsdagen åtta nya ledamöter till CDC:s rådgivande vaccinkommitté (ACIP), efter att plötsligt ha avskedat hela den tidigare panelen på 17 experter.

Agreement in the EU on eight years of data exclusivity for new medicines

New pharmaceuticals will be covered by eight years of data exclusivity, according to the proposed new pharmaceutical legislation that EU countries have now agreed upon after prolonged negotiations.

US Health Secretary Kennedy dismisses all vaccine experts – assembles new committee

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel. A new group of experts will be appointed directly by the Health Secretary, his department announced.

Charged with illegal pharmaceutical sales – alleged earnings of 23 million

For at least five years, two men allegedly carried out illegal sales of pharmaceuticals and supplements, amassing millions. They are now facing charges at Södertörn District Court in Huddinge, south of Stockholm.