Similar trials are assessing GLP-1RAs in overweight patients with IBD (110), in UC (NCT06937086), and exploring dual GLP-1/GIP agonists like Zepbound as adjunctive therapies (NCT06774079) (112)
If your insurance denies coverage for weight loss, we will offer you self-pay options
The theoretical risk of over-activating the GH-IGF-1 axis, including acromegalic side effects and proliferative signaling, is additive
You may still be a candidate for the Fitish Microdosing program, a lower dose option for patients outside the standard BMI range who want a gentler, cosmetic approach
Common ingredients include: caffeine-related compounds bitter orange extract(a source of synephrine) Some research from 2024 suggests that stimulant ingredients may have small, short-term effects on metabolism when taken orally
While GUS is not new in assessing gastric contents in patients where gastric content is uncertain, GUS has been suggested as a possible method to identify aspiration and regurgitation risk, the practicality must be considered (Oprea et al