Yes, cirrhosis is scarring of the liver caused by long-term liver damage and can lead to black and tarry stools
The B12 injection bypasses the digestive system, allowing for rapid replenishment and correction of B12 deficiency
Glucose metabolism via the PPP is essential for the generation of NADPH that is required for reductive biosynthetic reactions such as those of cholesterol biosynthesis, bile acid synthesis, steroid hormone biosynthesis, and fatty acid synthesis
The CHMP will now consider PRACs assessment
A cohort study found that GLP-1RAs were associated with a reduced risk of hepatic decompensation and mortality in individuals with type 2 diabetes cirrhosis (Yen et al., 2024)
Patients are encouraged to report any suspected adverse reactions to Ozempic via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme (yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or via the Yellow Card app)