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Ro launches weight loss drugs supply tracker + 2 more stories
Telehealth company Ro launches GLP-1 tracker. Swedish firm Exeger reveals versatile solar cells. Pandemic misuse of antibiotics spawns superbugs.
Today ChatGPT read 1168 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 3 articles with a significance score over 5.7.
[6.6] (US) Ro launches GLP-1 supply tracker — CNBC
Telehealth company Ro launched a GLP-1 supply tracker to help Americans navigate shortages of weight loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. The free, interactive tool offers real-time supply information by drug, dose, and pharmacy location. The initiative addresses a nationwide shortage affecting over 100 million people.
[6.1] New solar cells harvest energy from any light source — The Independent
Swedish company Exeger has developed groundbreaking Powerfoyle solar cells that harvest energy from any light source, including candlelight and moonlight. Capable of being integrated into various devices, these cells eliminate the need for charging cables. The Stockholm factory produces 2.5 million square meters annually, aiming to transform global energy use and reduce reliance on disposable batteries.
[6.0] Pandemic misuse of antibiotics fuels rise in superbugs — Michigan Public
The COVID pandemic saw 75% of hospitalized patients globally receiving antibiotics, despite only 8% having bacterial coinfections, per WHO data from 65 countries (Jan 2020–Mar 2023). This misuse fueled superbugs, leading to 1.2 million deaths annually from drug-resistant pathogens. Hospital-acquired antibiotic-resistant infections jumped 32% during the pandemic and remain 12% above pre-pandemic levels.
Highly covered news with significance over 5:
[5.4] Early exposure to peanuts reduces peanut allergy by 71%
(Nursing in Practice + 6)
[5.3] Internal divisions at OpenAI persist post-coup attempt
(Financial Times + 6)
[5.2] (IN) Indian Council of Medical Research proposes new guidelines to limit sugar in processed foods
(The Indian Express + 3)
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