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Rice University says new implant could lower cost of popular weight loss drugs

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2024-10-10 09:26:24

SUMMARY: Rice University is collaborating on a groundbreaking implant designed to enhance medication adherence for obesity and type 2 diabetes drugs, potentially lowering costs. The implant, called Rogue, is finger-tip sized and acts as an on-demand drug delivery system, aiming to reduce annual costs to under $11,000. Developed by researcher Omid Vasa, this minimally invasive device communicates with a smartphone app, allowing for precise control of dosing without the need for frequent injections. The implant could remain effective for a year, significantly simplifying drug management and improving accessibility for patients, while also addressing the rising costs of current therapies.

Rice University is part of a research team developing an implant designed to improve adherence to obesity and type 2 diabetes drugs.

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Texas Democratic Party chair to resign after Republican sweep in Texas | Texas

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-13 09:32:00

SUMMARY: After Republicans dominated statewide races, especially in South Texas, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa announced plans to resign after 12 years. In the Nov. 5 elections, Hispanic voters in border counties largely supported Republican candidates, including President-elect Trump and Senator Ted Cruz. Hinojosa attributed Trump’s success with Hispanics to frustrations over border security and criticized the Democratic transgender agenda. Some Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, blamed the party’s cultural policies for the shift to the right. Hinojosa apologized for his remarks and called for party unity, but announced his resignation due to the party’s electoral losses.

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Texas Senate: School choice bill is top priority | Texas

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-12 17:17:00

SUMMARY: Following a Republican sweep in state legislative seats, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have made school choice and property tax reform top priorities for the upcoming legislative session. School choice, which faced opposition in previous sessions, is expected to pass with the support of newly elected candidates endorsed by Abbott. The proposed legislation includes the creation of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for 60,000 students and funding increases for teacher salaries. Polls show broad support for school choice across political groups. Patrick is hopeful the governor will declare it an emergency item to fast-track its passage.

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Texas Republican, gun rights groups oppose Cornyn as Senate majority leader | National

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-12 15:02:00

SUMMARY: Ahead of the U.S. Senate’s vote for a new majority leader, several Texas Republican groups oppose Sen. John Cornyn, citing his support for gun control and a failed border bill. Cornyn, seen as Mitch McConnell’s preferred candidate, faces competition from Sen. Rick Scott, who is backed by many conservatives. Cornyn has faced criticism for authoring the 2018 ‘FIX-NICS’ Act, which critics say infringed on veterans’ gun rights. Several local Texas GOP organizations have denounced Cornyn’s alignment with Democrats and support for omnibus bills, urging Senate Republicans to choose a leader who upholds conservative, America First values, like Scott.

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