Surgeons raise concerns about Ozempic, other GLP-1s
Surgeons and health system leaders are voicing concerns about the unknown long-term risks of GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Saxenda.
Source: beckershospitalreview.com
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