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The diabetes drug semaglutide is proving beneficial for patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity

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26
Oct

The antidiabetic drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, has a positive effect on patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity. They have less protein in their urine, less kidney inflammation and lower blood pressure. This was demonstrated in an international study led by clinical pharmacologist Hiddo L. Heerspink from the University Medical Center Groningen in […]

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Semaglutide may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with diabetes

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25
Oct

Semaglutide is associated with a 40-70% lower risk of first-time Alzheimer’s disease in patients with type 2 diabetes compared with other antidiabetic drugs. Test: Associations of semaglutide with first-time diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in patients with type 2 diabetes: a targeted emulation trial using nationwide real-world data in the US. Photo credit: Marc Bruxelle/Shutterstock.com A […]

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Semaglutide weight loss drug may support quit smoking: study

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31
Jul

A recent study shows that a popular weight-loss and diabetes drug containing semaglutide can support smokers quit. Researchers made the engaging discovery after analyzing the medical records of more than 200,000 recent users of diabetes medications, including about 6,000 people who started taking semaglutide medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy. In addition to semaglutide, other […]

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