increased slightly between 2021 and 2024, but their uptake remained limited, with *ONLY 3%* of eligible patients having ever received a prescription during that period." "Low adoption and disparities in use likely reflect both system-level access barriers and patient-level demand, including narrow eligibility, limited insurance coverage, and financial considerations that may lead some individuals to forgo treatment after prescription." *NOTE: "did not include prescriptions from online-only pharmacies" and "products for diabetes were excluded" #obesity #medication #treatment #GLP1 #semaglutide #tirzepatide Sean C
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Even mild dehydration can worsen bad breath because it reduces saliva and creates an environment for the odor-causing bacteria to grow
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Shiara Ortiz-Pujols, MD, MPH, is an obesity medicine specialist at Staten Island University Hospital, helping at its Comprehensive Weight Loss Center
The procedure can be performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the treatment