The so-called miracle drug for diabetes that also helps with weight loss is in short supply. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Governor John Bel Edwards continues to invest in the future of Louisianians in a recent trip. Teiko Foxx has more.
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After leaving his job as Secretary of DOTD last week, will Dr. Shawn Wilson announce he’s running for Governor soon? More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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A request to add nearly 225 megawatts of solar power to its generation mix was filed by Entergy Louisiana with Louisiana Public Service Commission. The approval includes the purchase, construction, and operation of new solar power resources. Entergy Louisiana Resource Planning Director, Laura Beauchamp says two projects to supplement solar energy have been selected.
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The demand for renewable energy and clean power is growing. Beauchamp says customers and the economy will benefit under this proposal.
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Entergy Louisiana currently has approximately 280 megawatts of renewable resources. Beauchamp is optimistic PSC will move in the right direction.
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PSC is scheduled to meet on March 15th.
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The diabetes medication Ozempic has been making headlines recently, some say it’s a miracle drug for weight loss and it’s on the FDA medication list of shortages. Director of Bariatric Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans, Dr. Catherine Hudson says many patients take the medication for diabetes and others for weight loss.
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Hudson says Ozempic and similar medications target gut hormones and since she’s been treating obesity, these new medications are real game changers. As for shortages of Ozempic and others like it, Hudson says it’s a supply chain issue…
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She says physicians should only prescribe Ozempic and medications that are FDA approved for patients that truly need it to treat obesity and or diabetes. Hudson says some refuse to see and treat obesity as a disease and another hurdle is insurance providers refusing coverage for the medications.
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The medications are not ideal for those who’ve had pancreatitis or been diagnosed with or family history of thyroid cancer.
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Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is in Asia this week to reinforce economic development and trade ties. Edwards is accompanied by LA Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson, LED’s Office of International Commerce, as well as members of the governor’s staff. The Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Eric Holl, says this trip is essential for the state’s economic growth.
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The total value of goods imported into Louisiana from Japan last year was nearly $524 million.
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Edwards will engage in meetings with major companies currently invested in the state and future partners.
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Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to return this weekend.
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After officially leaving his job at the state Department of Transportation Saturday, speculation is building that Secretary Shawn Wilson will announce he is running for Governor this fall – perhaps as early as today. Wilson’s entry would make him the only widely-known Democrat candidate in the race thus far. UL-Monroe political science professor Joshua Stockley says Wilson’s greatest obstacle at this point is statewide name recognition…:
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Still, Stockley feels Wilson’s possible entry will definitely impact the dynamics of the race, as his running will mean less chance that another Republican candidate will make a November runoff. Stockley says, if Wilson does officially enter the race for governor, he is committing to a lot of hard work ahead…:
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Wilson stepped down from his job as head of DOTD last week. Political insiders say an announcement on the fall election could come as early as today. Seen as the frontrunner, Attorney General Jeff Landry has over $5-million in campaign money, and a political action committee with almost $2-million to put behind him. Stockley says Wilson’s entry will shake things up, but his success depends on how he campaigns..:
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