Obstructive sleep apnea, highly prevalent in obesity, contributes to ED through intermittent hypoxia, sympathetic activation, and disrupted sleep architecture
Burgin underscores the frustrations over pricing disparities
And while GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have been around for years to help patients with diabetes, they are growing in popularity to treat patients in need of significant weight loss
A few sessions lead to up to 90% clearance, with a potential touch-up after a year for some patients
Standard GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide work by enhancing insulin secretion, suppressing appetite, and slowing gastric emptying
Prescription GLP-1 medications are increasingly part of the health and wellness conversation, spanning metabolic health, weight management, and cardiovascular risk