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Convincing bone loss would be bone loss at more than 1 site or over more than 1 interval, or bone loss associated with elevated markers of bone turnover such as cross-linked C-telopeptide of type-1 collagen (CTx) greater than 300 pg/mL.

Contrary to popular belief, excess protein intake does not translate to increased muscle mass without corresponding strength training.

Ozempic (semaglutide) offers effective glycemic control and weight loss benefits for type 2 diabetes patients, but comes with a range of potential side effects. Physicians should be prepared to discuss common gastrointestinal issues, rare but serious complications, and special considerations for pregnant or postmenopausal patients.

A recent randomized controlled trial found that ertugliflozin treatment was associated with a significant reduction in the yearly rate of sustained ventricular arrhythmias (3.5 vs 13.3 events) compared to placebo in patients with heart failure and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.

Bempedoic acid reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 13% compared to placebo in statin-intolerant patients, with efficacy comparable to statins when normalized for LDL-C reduction.

Recent evidence suggests that limiting foods high in saturated and trans fats may be more beneficial for cholesterol management than focusing solely on dietary cholesterol intake.