When you consider GLP-1 therapy, you notice how patients with obesity must meet specific criteria, such as BMI thresholds, before starting treatment
For GLP-1, the C-terminal amino acid glycine is converted to an amide which increases stability in plasma and the product is known as GLP-1 (1-36 amide)
While Wellstar offers rapid and PCR testing at all of our urgent care centers, those locations are experiencing longer wait times due to high demand
The CMS BALANCE model offers states a path to expand coverage: states can opt into the model between May 2026 and January 2027, and CMS will negotiate lower drug pricing with manufacturers on behalf of participating states
Yes, it can be used for chronic weight management in individuals without diabetes
The unique and multifactorial pathophysiologic mechanisms of HFpEF result in a wide spectrum of phenotypes/presentations, and in some cases initially nondiagnostic findings, such as normal natriuretic peptide levels ( Figure )