While most patients experience improved weight management, side effects like abdominal pain, injection site reactions, or mild gastrointestinal discomfort can occur
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Experts hope the new approvals will help prevent shortages triggered by demand for injectable weight loss and type 2 diabetes drugs, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
Take measurements monthly and track them alongside weight for a more complete picture of how your body is changing
Although these techniques offer high sensitivity and excellent molecular specificity, their clinical translation is limited by poor tissue penetration, dependence on exogenous tracers, and predominant use in preclinical or intraoperative experimental settings rather than routine diagnostic imaging