The prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in reproductive-aged women of different ethnicity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The latest dual-action GLP-1 analogue, tirzepatide , which also affects GIP receptors, was approved in the US in 2022 as the drug Mounjaro for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and in 2023 as Zepbound for the treatment of obesity and excess weight, as well as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in obese individuals
It is a biological one
many applications are off-label or wellness-oriented rather than FDA-approved treatments for disease
Surgeons need to start routinely measuring fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K in weight-loss patients, because when they lose fat, they lose these vitamins
With the phenomenon of direct-to-patient DTP and programs like Lilly Direct, Hims and Hers (and other disrupters) compounding, and a growing roster of telehealth-style channels expanding the retail health ecosystem, the GLP-1 phenomenon has led to a broader mainstream passion for empowerment and self-care with more people aware of the opportunity of taking responsibility and action for themselves