Study Supports Pre-Surgery Use of GLP-1 RAs for Weight Reduction
Analysis of over 97,000 patients shows preoperative GLP-1 therapy led to weight loss up to 16.7 kg and did not increase surgical risks, according to a recent systematic review.
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Surgical patients can safely use GLP-1s to lose weight and reduce risk of complications
Patients waiting for operations could safely use glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) to lose excess weight and reduce their risk of surgical complications linked to their obesity, a study by researchers from the University of Birmingham has revealed.The study highlights GLP-1 RAs are a promising medication given before surgery that helps control blood sugar and supports weight loss, potentially improving surgical outcomes and r…
Study Finds GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Safe for Overweight Patients to Reduce Surgical Risks
A recent study has found that overweight patients await […] The post Study Finds GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Safe for Overweight Patients to Reduce Surgical Risks first appeared on GeneOnline News. The post Study Finds GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Safe for Overweight Patients to Reduce Surgical Risks appeared first on GeneOnline News.
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