[cited 2025 Nov 20]
Camilleri recently reviewed multiple studies that assessed lung aspiration in endoscopic procedures and found the risk to be low, with studies showing rates that were similar to patients not taking GLP-1 drugs: 4.8 versus 4.6 cases per 10,000 patients, respectively (4)
Patients taking multiple medications for diabetes should work closely with their healthcare provider to optimize the overall regimen, as dose adjustments of other agents may be necessary as these medications take effect
Symptoms like dizziness, unusual fatigue, or hyperglycemic episodes should prompt immediate blood sugar testing and provider communication
However, REDEFINE 4 (Feb 2026) found CagriSema did not meet noninferiority versus tirzepatide 15 mg at 84 weeks
However, formation of glial scar via the accumulation of reactive astrocytes is a major obstacle to axonal regeneration by neurons after injuries (Zhang and De Koninck, 2006