Excessive autophagy is another cause of vascular aging
These conditions often go hand in hand, fueling complications such as cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome
Genome-wide association studies suggest that glutamatergic neurotransmission and NMDA receptor-mediated synaptic plasticity are important for body weight homeostasis 1
Preventing Weight Regain with Maintenance Dosing One of the main benefits of a maintenance dose is that it can help stop weight from coming back
Lost wages and diminished earning capacity compensate for income disruptions caused by Ozempic injuries during active treatment and extending into future years if permanent disabilities impair work performance
Key outcomes: Mean weight loss: 14.9% (vs 2.4% placebo) 86.4% of participants achieved 5% loss (vs 31.5% placebo) 50.5% achieved 15% loss (vs 4.9% placebo) SELECT (Lincoff et al., NEJM 2023) added the cardiovascular signature: in 17,604 non-diabetic adults with prior CV history, semaglutide 2.4 mg reduced MACE (CV death, MI, stroke) by 20% over 3 years