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.

GERD in infants can significantly impact growth and parent-child bonding, necessitating careful consideration of both non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.

The CDC investigation revealed that the 65 people who contracted Salmonella from the outbreak ranged from 2 to 88 years old, highlighting the wide demographic susceptibility to foodborne illnesses.

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.

The 2024 guideline introduces a more nuanced approach to preoperative stress testing and anticoagulation management, potentially reducing unnecessary testing and complications.