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For medical device companies looking to grow globally, expanding into both the US and EU often feels like the logical next step. But many teams quickly learn that what works in one region doesn’t always translate to the other. Despite some similarities, the US and EU operate within different regulatory and commercial frameworks.

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GLP-1 Agents: Expanding Therapeutic Horizons Beyond Diabetes and Weight Management

GLP-1 receptor agonists are quickly becoming versatile treatments with proven effectiveness in cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, sleep apnea, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Early clinical data suggest they may also help in neurodegeneration, osteoarthritis, and other inflammatory conditions, making this drug class a potential game-changer in metabolic medicine, where specialized CRO support is critical for navigating complex clinical development.

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