Patients typically begin with a lower starting dose (0.25 mg weekly for four weeks) to allow the body to adjust to the medication, reducing the likelihood of gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea or vomiting
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For instance, a high dosage of IGF-1 (100 ng/mL) was found to be detrimental in a mouse study, inducing ectopic ossification and impairing Achilles tendon healing
Anesthetic plans were altered or individualized depending on the surgical procedure, urgency of the operation, safe outcome and patient satisfaction
It may occur through mechanisms including hypoglycaemia (especially when combined with insulin or sulphonylureas), dehydration from gastrointestinal side effects, orthostatic hypotension, or reduced caloric intake
Then, they decide which tests to run