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Hyponatraemia explained clearly, why sodium is about water, not salt

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Hyponatraemia is one of the most common electrolyte abnormalities encountered in hospital practice. It appears on blood results across medical, surgical, oncology, and critical care settings. It can be mild and incidental. Or it can be life-threatening. Yet despite how frequently it occurs, hyponatraemia is often misunderstood. Many clinicians instinctively associate low sodium with “not […]

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Orforglipron: The Oral Weight-Loss Drug Set to Transform Obesity Care

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What Is Orforglipron? Orforglipron is a once-daily oral medicine in development for adults with obesity (or overweight with related conditions). Unlike injectable GLP-1 drugs, it’s designed as a pill, potentially lowering barriers to starting and staying on therapy. How It Works (Mode of Action) Orforglipron is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. By activating GLP-1 pathways, it

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Beyond the Buzz: What You Really Need to Know About Ozempic

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What is Ozempic? Ozempic is the brand name for semaglutide, a medication classified as a GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist. It is administered as a once-weekly injection. How Does Ozempic Work? Semaglutide mimics the action of the natural GLP-1 hormone, which is released after eating. This hormone plays a key role in regulating blood sugar

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