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Madrigal Partners for siRNA MASH Program; Novo Initiates Ph2 Obesity Study for Triple Agonist; Eccogene Reports Topline Ph1b Elecoglipron Data; Ascletis Selects Another Obesity Candidate; Cascade Raises $72M; Hoth Shares Pre-Clinical Obesity/MASH Data

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk, Eccogene, Ascletis Pharma, Cascade Pharmaceuticals, and Hoth Therapeutics. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Novo Headwinds to Persist in 2026; Q4 ’25 Earnings Updates

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q4 ’25 earnings call (view press release; view slides) and provided updates across its diabetes and obesity business. Of note, the company’s stock is down ~20% following lower than expected FY 2026 sales guidance of -5% to -13%, vs. the Street’s low-single-digit expectations (view article). Management attributed the outlook to increased incretin pricing pressure, intensifying US competition, and ex-US patent expiries. Of note, Novo will be hosting its 2026 Capital Markets Day on September 21 in London, UK. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Q4 ’25 earnings call.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Novo EASD 2025 R&D Event

Novo Nordisk hosted a fireside chat with Martin Holst Lange at the EASD 2025 conference and provided updates to its pipeline and strategy. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Obesity Spotlight: Novo’s Quest for Semaglutide Successor and Next Obesity Foundational Therapy

In the fourth installment of FENIX’s Obesity Spotlight Series, FENIX has conducted a deep dive analysis of Novo Nordisk’s obesity pipeline and strategy with a particular focus on the potential successor to semaglutide. The analysis includes an overview of Novo’s partnership/acquisition history as the company looks to fuel its next wave of obesity innovation and maintain its position in the increasingly crowded obesity market.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Novo Buys Triple Agonist and Expands Wegovy Savings Program; Biomea Presents Data at ATTD 2025; March CHMP Agenda

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, Biomea Fusion, and EMA. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Purchase Blast$599.00

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