Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) Semaglutide is another GLP-1 agonist that has been in the news lately due to its reported efficacy as a weight loss agent
If validated in a clinical trial, the observed reduction in breast cancer risk associated with GLP-1 use would be somewhat less than, but broadly comparable to, that seen with established preventive interventions such as bariatric surgery and anti-estrogen therapies, she said
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