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In the era of GLP-1 drugs, demand for bariatric surgery plunges
The findings spell an uncertain future for hospitals and clinics that derive a significant portion of their revenues from ...
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GIP/GLP-1 RA Beneficial for Patients With Opioid, Alcohol Use Disorder
For patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD), prescriptions of glucose-dependent insulin ...
Do 'Natural GLP-1 Supplements' Actually Work? Here's What Experts Think.
Food naturally boosts your body’s GLP-1 levels, explained Dr. Sun Kim, an endocrinologist at Stanford Health Care in ...
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Bariatric Surgery Drops as GLP-1 Drugs for Obesity Rise
Researchers from Mass General Brigham and collaborators found that use of GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity more than doubled from 2022 to 2023 while rates ...
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GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Reduced Risk of Uterine Fibroids
Among patients who took at least two doses of medication, GLP-1 receptor agonists were associated with a significantly lower ...
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Employees are asking about GLP-1 coverage. What should employers do?
For GLP-1 treatment in particular, employers “need to make sure the coverage is married with a patient engagement program, ...
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What Are GLP-1 Medications & Who Should Use Them? Here's What Experts Say
There are several types of GLP-1 medications available, each with varying dosing schedules and forms of administration. Some ...
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Stroke Prevention Guideline Adds Recs for GLP-1 Drugs, Gender-Affirming Care
The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association updated guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke, ...
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GLP-1 Prescriptions for Type 1 Diabetes Spike Despite Lack of FDA Approval: Study
While the regulator has not approved their use in type 1 diabetes, off-label prescribing for GLP-1 receptor agonists has ...