Monitoring requirements include assessment for signs of pancreatitis (persistent severe abdominal pain, often radiating to the back, with or without vomiting) and gallbladder disease (right upper quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting), both of which have been reported with GLP-1 receptor agonists
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This can prolong their symptoms and suffering and greatly impact their lives
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For balance, the same AAOS conference presented a second study showing GLP-1 use was associated with better short-term outcomes across 10 common orthopedic procedures, including lower rates of surgical site infections after knee and hip replacements and fewer post-operative emergency department visits
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