The baseline was walking 180 meters, so this was a big increase. The investigators also found that, overall, patients who got semaglutide reported a clinically meaningful improvement in their walking function and were able to walk longer distances without experiencing pain or other symptoms
I would say thats a research hypothesis that we are currently pursuing
Children and teens are affected too
Although the use of GLP-1 RAs prior to EGD or colonoscopy has resulted in poor outcomes in terms of poor visibility/preparation scores and the need for aborted/repeated procedures, one study showed better outcomes with concurrent EGD and colonoscopy
Despite technical progress, widespread adoption faces persistent hurdles regarding long-term biocompatibility, deep-tissue control, and reproducible manufacturing standards
The primary patents extend through approximately 2032, though the exact date depends on potential patent extensions and legal challenges