The research demonstrates how endogenous GLP-1 pathways can be used to develop new arthritis treatments that provide a better option than traditional anti-inflammatory medications
Genetic polymorphisms involved in folate metabolism and maternal risk for down syndrome: a meta-analysis
Quality sleep and effective stress management play important roles in overall health, including how your body adapts to weight loss
It belongs to a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists , which work by mimicking the action of a naturally occurring hormone in the body
With a growing number of patients using these medications for diabetes or to meet certain optimization goals before undergoing hip and knee reconstructive surgery, our aim was to establish evidence-based guidelines on when to discontinue these to enhance patient safety and surgical success. The study, Optimal Timing for Cessation of GLP-1 Agonist Before Elective Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, obtained data from the TriNetX Research Network, a multi-institutional national aggregated database, to identify patients who underwent TKA or THA from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2023