NVO Wins FDA Approval for MASH Treatment: ETFs Likely to Gain

The approval makes Wegovy the first GLP-1 class treatment authorized for MASH, a progressive liver condition estimated to affect around 5% of U.S. adults, according to the American Liver Foundation, as quoted on CNBC. This achievement expands Wegovy's use beyond diabetes and obesity, strengthening Novo Nordisk's position in the metabolic disease market. Previous studies have also shown the drug's effectiveness in lowering the risks of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular-related death. Results From the E ...