Perioperative GLP-1 RA therapy was linked with a statistically significant and durable reduction in pseudoarthrosis risk at all evaluated time points (Table 1): In addition to improved fusion outcomes, GLP-1 RA use was linked to fewer early postoperative complications
Health plans spent about 10 percent more, or about $1 billion, for prescription drugs, the fastest growing health cost
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Clinical trials show semaglutide can cause small increases in resting heart rate, and the Wegovy SmPC lists 'heart rate increased' as an adverse reaction, though individual experiences vary considerably