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GLP-1 Drugs Could Help People With Alcohol Use Disorder

Real-world data suggested semaglutide, liraglutide reduced AUD-related hospitalizations

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Post-Pandemic OHCA Survival Down; Vitamin D Supplements & BP; Varipulse PFA Approved

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Nov 12, 2024
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Who Needs a Defibrillator After MI? FDA Recs on Inferior Vena Cava Filters

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Nov 09, 2024
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FDA Adds New Warning to GLP-1 Drugs

Labels now caution about pulmonary aspiration risk

Nov 08, 2024
A close up photo of a needle of a semaglutide injection pen.
Nurse's Death Tied to GLP-1 Drug; Research Monkey Jailbreak; Congressman Has Cancer

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Nov 08, 2024
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Zepbound's Weight Loss, Cardiometabolic Benefits Hold Up at 3 Years

Nearly all participants in SURMOUNT-1 avoided diabetes with the GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist

Nov 07, 2024
ObesityWeek over a photo of Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
Early-Life Sugar Restriction Reduced Diabetes, Hypertension Risk

Diagnoses were also delayed the longer sugar was restricted

Nov 06, 2024
ObesityWeek over a photo of Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
Do GLP-1 Agonists Really Need to Be Stopped Before Endoscopy?

Meta-analysis suggests 24-hour clear liquid diet works to avoid aspiration, even with GLP-1s

Nov 05, 2024
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ASA Advises No Longer Holding GLP-1 Agents Prior to Surgery for Most Patients

New guidance replaces earlier rec of a 1-week and 1-day hold of injectable and oral GLP-1 agents

Oct 30, 2024
A photo of a patient's perspective of an anesthesiologist lowering a mask.
Cold Weather Heart Attacks; Preemptive Valve Procedures Flop; Better Bleeding Score

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Oct 29, 2024
Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.
No Kidney Benefit With Finerenone in Heart Failure Patients

Anti-mineralocorticoid agent reduced albuminuria, but not eGFR-based kidney outcome

Oct 28, 2024
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Ozempic Linked With Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Large observational study suggests further research is warranted

Oct 24, 2024
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Scripts for GLP-1, SGLT2 Drugs on the Rise in Type 1 Diabetes Patients

Findings leave researcher "concerned"

Oct 23, 2024
 A photo of a woman holding out a semaglutide injection pen.
Private Equity's Tighter Grip; ApoB Inhibitors vs Liver? Promising New RDN System

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Oct 22, 2024
Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.
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