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Originally developed for diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have shown impressive risk reductions for other outcomes, including heart, kidney, and fatty liver disease
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One of the most common causes of dry eye syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is decreased tear production resulting from age, medical conditions (diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disorders), and certain medications
Although the use of GLP-1 RAs prior to EGD or colonoscopy has resulted in poor outcomes in terms of poor visibility/preparation scores and the need for aborted/repeated procedures, their use prior to concurrent EGD and colonoscopy might not have the same detrimental effect