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Studies link GLP-1 agonists to progression of diabetic retinopathy
“The strength of these effects depends on the specific GLP-1 receptor agonist used, patient-specific clinical characteristics, and demographics...
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Time-restricted eating gains for weight and glycemic control
While no evidence clearly shows that 8 hours is the best eating-window duration, “we think 8 hours is a good sweet-spot for motivated people.”
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Lawsuit alleges undisclosed stomach risks from Ozempic, Mounjaro
In the lawsuit, a woman asserts that she was “severely injured” after using Ozempic and Mounjaro and that the pharmaceutical companies failed to...
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Higher occurrence of kidney stones with more added sugar
Previous studies have shown the relationship between consuming sugar-sweetened beverages and a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, and...
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High parathyroid hormone level a marker for NAFLD and possibly NASH
“These findings may have clinical implications as they may suggest that high PTH level could be another biochemical marker of presence of NAFLD...
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Medical students are skipping class lectures: Does it matter?
“I know it sounds alarming that students aren’t attending lectures. But that doesn’t mean they’re not learning.”
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Using Ozempic for ‘minor’ weight loss: Fair or foul?
Another reason for the secrecy is the guilt some who take Ozempic feel about using their financial privilege to get a drug that had serious...
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Long COVID disability court battles just ‘tip of iceberg’
When it comes to long COVID, completing disability paperwork is increasingly becoming part of standard care for providers.
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Skin reactions common at insulin pump infusion sites
The inflammatory response “may result in tissue changes responsible for the infusion-site failures seen frequently in clinical practice,” say the...
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Nonalcohol substance use disorder tied to bariatric surgery
Only gastric bypass was associated with an increased incidence of nonalcoholic substance use disorder.
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Could your practice be more profitable if you outsource?
Some practices have used outsourcing to solve problems like high staff turnover, tight budgets, and inefficient use of staff.