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Semaglutide reduced major adverse cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality.
Semaglutide may be recommended for patients at risk of cardiovascular events.
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Semaglutide reduced major adverse cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality.
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Based on the systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of pharmacological treatments for obesity in adults: 2026 Update
Andreea Ciudin Mihai et al. · medRxiv · 2026
DOI 10.64898/2026.04.19.26351196
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