Clinical criteria typically include a documented BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a related comorbidity
Interference can be defined as, the effect of a substance present in the sample that alters the correct values of the result, usually expressed as concentration or activity, for an analyte, (1)
Referral to an allergy specialist is appropriate for suspected drug allergy, while dermatology referral may be needed if urticaria persists for more than six weeks (chronic urticaria)
Remember, when considering Ozempic for weight loss, the long-term safety data is still not there
The DAPA-HF, EMPEROR-REDUCED, EMPEROR-Preserved, DELIVER and other trials mentioned above consistently demonstrate the efficacy of SGLT-2i in patients with HF, regardless of LVEF or the presence of diabetes
This attribute makes them uniquely suitable for targeting the CNS, where conventional drugs often fail