Triglycerides are a vital source of energy, but when levels become dangerously high, they can lead to serious health complications, including pancreatitis. One such condition, chylomicronemia, is a rare but severe disorder ...
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Familial chilomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is a genetic disease that causes persistent accumulation of triglycerides in the blood—more than 10 times higher than normal. The main symptoms are severe abdominal pain and frequent ...
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GLP-1 medications initially were used to help people with diabetes improve their insulin resistance and hunger cravings. However, over the past few years, these medications have become popular due to their weight loss and ...
Feb 17, 2025
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Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a study reporting one in eight Americans has taken or is currently using the drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease ...
Jan 20, 2025
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic referencing Victoza (liraglutide; Hikma Pharmaceuticals), a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated to improve glycemic control in adults ...
Dec 27, 2024
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer and health secretary Wes Streeting have recently discussed plans to trial weight-loss injections for around 250,000 people with obesity who are unemployed in a bid to get them back into work, ease ...
Oct 29, 2024
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People taking compounded versions of Ozempic have been overdosing on the drug, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
Jul 30, 2024
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Splenic venous hypertension (SVH), also known as left-sided portal hypertension, is a rare condition characterized by upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in the absence of liver disease. This condition arises due to increased ...
Jul 16, 2024
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It is time to use more precise terminology and change the way stories on mental illness and suicide are framed, according to research by the University of the Sunshine Coast that offers a new global framework for media.
Jul 2, 2024
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The manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court.
Jun 22, 2024
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