Researchers indicate that many of the adverse events are preventable, raising questions about the common medical practices at many hospitals.
Researchers indicate that more studies are needed to determine how to safely use the hypertension drugs before surgery, especially among minorities.
New GLP-1 warnings will urge users to inform their doctors before surgery if they are taking the diabetes and weight loss drugs.
Researchers suggest that a key problem may be doctors using the same benchmarks when diagnosing surgical complications among men and women, despite important biological differences.
Inadequate bowel prep due to side effects of Ozempic and Mounjaro carries significant risk of missed lesions, canceled procedures and other complications.
Manufacturers should have issued a Cartiva recall after discovering high failure rates with the toe implant, according to allegations being prepared for trial.
Side effects of Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs approved for treatment of diabetes and weight loss can delay gastric emptying and increase the risk of aspiration during upper GI endoscopic procedures.
Awareness of Ozempic and Wegovy side effects may be driving more younger patients to report adverse events linked to the drugs, researchers speculate.
Doctors should discuss with patients the risks of aspiration during sedation due to Ozempic, Mounjaro stomach paralysis side effects, letter indicates.
Hikma Acetaminophen IV bag recall is forthcoming, after at least one patient was accidentally given the wrong IV solution due to a labeling mix-up.
