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Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

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Once-Weekly Semaglutide for Weight Management: A Clinical Review

Narrative Review

Human

2022 Aug

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No contradicting evidence found

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Once-Weekly Semaglutide for Weight Management: A Clinical Review

Score: 2

DOI: 10.1177/87551225221092681

Similar Assertions

If you're someone with obesity, taking a weekly shot called semaglutide might help lower your chances of having serious heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, or heart-related death, and could also reduce heart failure symptoms.

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