Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and digestive discomfort, especially in the early days
A meta-analysis found that glucagon-like peptide1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide) were associated with a 24% reduced risk of seizures and epilepsy in older adults
Oxidative balance The regulated balance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and antioxidant buffering that supports redox signalling while limiting damage
Ethical factors clarify treatment goals and ensure we meet legal standards
Typically, they are complex interventions that reflect a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to care [22] with quality of life and/or symptom control being the primary outcome [22,23,24] rather than survival or disease response [25]
But the legislation, the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, has not made progress despite being reintroduced every year since 2012, and sponsors are now asking federal officials instead to rewrite existing rules