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Novo Nordisk's 'Miracle' Weight Loss Drug Ozempic Linked To 48% Lower Risk Of Dementia, Study Finds

Benzinga ·  Jul 12 05:19

Novo Nordisk A/S. (NYSE:NVO) has found that its "miracle" weight loss drug used for diabetes,Ozempic, is linked to a significant reduction in the risk of dementia and other cognitive issues.

What Happened: A study conducted at the University of Oxford revealed that patients who used Ozempic had a 48% lower risk of dementia compared to those who used an older drug, sitagliptin. The study also showed a lower risk of cognitive deficits in comparison to patients who had taken either sitagliptin or glipizide, another older medicine, reported Bloomberg on Friday.

Patients on Ozempic also had a 28% lower risk...

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