Some evidence suggests that specific probiotics can reduce the severity and duration of diarrhoea, whilst others may alleviate constipation by influencing gut motility and stool consistency
As of 2024, Wegovy also has an additional approval: to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (like heart attack and stroke) in adults with obesity or overweight
The medications themselves do not directly cause muscle loss the mechanism is indirect: appetite suppression reduces overall food intake, which lowers protein consumption, at the same time that caloric restriction elevates whole-body EAA requirements
Intravenous (IV) drips have been a cornerstone in the medical field for decades, delivering fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into patients bloodstream for quick and efficient absorption
First cardiovascular safety trial to demonstrate that a GLP-1R agonist reduces MACE and microvascular (including renal) events in patients with T2DM and high cardiovascular risk
