Donor HCV status (HR=1.99, CI 0.23-17.1, p= 0.53), age at transplant (HR=1.00, CI 0.95-1.07, p=0.91), sex (HR=0.44, CI 0.05-3.73, p=0.45), and LVAD usage (HR=0.83, CI .015-4.52, p=0.83) were not associated with risk of death due to primary graft dysfunction
[11] [12] Patients with pre-existing gallstones discovered incidentally before starting GLP-1 therapy should discuss the risks and benefits with their healthcare provider, as the presence of asymptomatic gallstones is not necessarily a contraindication to treatment
These medications mimic a naturally occurring hormone (glucagon-like peptide-1) that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite
Cleveland Clinic notes that telogen effluvium related to rapid weight loss or nutritional issues often improves within 3 to 6 months , although full visual recovery can take longer because hair grows slowly