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Grip strength declined by 38% following semaglutide treatment.
Monitoring grip strength may be important in patients receiving GLP-1RA therapy to assess muscle function.
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Grip strength declined by 38% following semaglutide treatment.
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Body composition matters: Preserving muscle and function in the era of GLP‐1‐based weight loss therapies
Eric B. Emanuelsson et al. · The Journal of Physiology · 2025
DOI 10.1113/jp290350
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