The findings highlight gaps between online #prescribing practices and established #clinical standards, raising concerns about safety and oversight
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Clinicians should evaluate for contraindications specific to GLP-1 receptor agonists, including: Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 History of pancreatitis or gallbladder disease Severe gastroparesis or gastrointestinal disease History of suicidal ideation or behavior Pregnancy or planned pregnancy (pregnancy testing when appropriate) Diabetic retinopathy (requires monitoring in patients with diabetes) Baseline investigations should include TSH, free T4, complete metabolic panel, lipid profile, and hemoglobin A1c (if diabetic or prediabetic)
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However, effects on advanced fibrosis remain under investigation, with phase 2 trials of semaglutide showing MASH resolution without confirmed fibrosis improvement
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