Lotosky, J., Jean, X., Altankhuyag, A., Khan, S., Bernotas, A., Sharafshah, A., Blum, K., Posner, A., & Thanos, P
With proper intake and regular use, Wegovy helps patients achieve an ideal body weight for their height and age and mitigate weight gain-related illnesses
Suicide Risk with Bariatric Surgery Raises Concerns About GLP-1 Questions about a link between suicidality and GLP-1 agonists first came to public awareness in July 2023, when the Icelandic national health department described three patients taking the drugs, two of whom had suicidal thoughts and one who engaged in self-harm
The results from the Boston collaborators raised questions about the physiological way that GLP-1 prompted the release of insulin, a phenomenon described as an 'insulinotropic effect' (Drucker, Philippe, Mojsov)
This is a promising field for patients taking GLP-1 agonists, as they should be cared for with multimodal interventions. In addition to oculofacial plastic procedures, this approach includes addressing lifestyle, diet, behavior, and mental wellness, she said
