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Fitness and Wellness

GLP-1 Drugs and Immunotherapies Now on WHO’s Essential Medicines List

MBT Desk
2 min read
WHO expands access by including immunotherapies and GLP-1 agonists in its EML for broader global health equity.
A recent study in GLP-1 drugs potentially improved surgical complications and recovery in diabetes patients (Representational Image: Pexels)
Medicine

New Study Reveals Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs, Reducing Post-Surgery Complications in Diabetes Patients

Dr. Disha Merlyn Mathias
3 min read
A possibility for improving surgical complications in diabetic patients
Bariatric surgery found to be more effective than GLP-1 drugs in reducing kidney disease progression, according to a recent study. (Representational image: Wikimedia Commons)
Medicine

Bariatric Surgery Shows Greater Effectiveness than GLP-1 Drugs in Slowing Kidney Disease Progression

Ankur Deka
3 min read
Study finds bariatric surgery significantly reduces risk of chronic kidney disease progression compared to GLP-1 drugs in patients with obesity and diabetes
After extensive review, the MHRA concludes no link between popular diabetes drugs like Wegovy and mental health concerns. (Wikimedia Commons)
Medicine

No Suicide Risk Linked to GLP-1 Drugs, Says UK Health Authority After Extensive Review

Ankur Deka
2 min read
MHRA concludes there is no evidence to support a connection between GLP-1 receptor agonists, including Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, and suicide-related risks
Several GLP-1 receptor agonists are available on the market, including exenatide (Byetta), liraglutide (Victoza), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and semaglutide (Ozempic). (Representational Image: Unsplash)
Pharmacy

Understanding the Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs

MBT Desk
4 min read
Explore the side effects of GLP-1 drugs, used for managing type 2 diabetes, including gastrointestinal issues, hypoglycemia, pancreatitis, and more
With the skyrocketing popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, health experts are noticing an increasing trend of use among younger Americans. (Representational Image: Pixabay)
Fitness and Wellness

Are GLP-1 Drugs Safe For Children? Doctors Find No Unique Health Risks Despite High Youth Usage.

MBT Desk
3 min read
Parents Should be more Careful : Insights from Doctors on Youthful Usage of these Drugs and Health Risks
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