17 The retrospective study found that subcutaneous semaglutide use was statistically significantly associated with the risk of developing NAION, no matter what the medications reason for use: patients with type 2 diabetes had a 4.28 HR compared to control (n=17 vs 6), while patients who used the medications for weight loss had a 7.64 HR compared to control (n=20 vs 3)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (RS-2020-NR046282 and RS-2022-NR070560 to Jong-Woo Sohn) funded by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT
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Cracks in the glass, a loose or damaged stopper, or any sign that the seal has been compromised means the vial is no longer sterile