Patients with DVT are at risk of pulmonary embolisms, which can be fatal
Those people may have already been at a higher risk of developing NAION, which could explain the higher numbers of the condition in this group, he says
At present, even though the comparative efficacy of tirzepatide vs these higher dosing regimens of dulaglutide and semaglutide is unknown, available data suggest that tirzepatide could be a reasonable treatment option when glycaemic control and body weight loss are therapeutic priorities
The pattern was fairly consistent across dose groups: the heart rate increase began in the early weeks of therapy, peaked around week 24, and then showed signs of gradual decline towards baseline as the trial continued
Novo Nordisk continues to face legal and financial repercussions as concerns grow over whether the drug causes serious, life-changing side effects
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