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GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with a higher risk of discontinuation of endoscopy compared to SGLT-2 inhibitors.

Practitioners should be aware of the increased risk of endoscopy discontinuation when using GLP-1 receptor agonists.

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GLP-1 receptor agonists were associated with a higher risk of discontinuation of endoscopy (1.99, 1.56 to 2.53).
Wajd Alkabbani et al. · BMJ · 2024

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Based on the cohort study design.

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Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and risk of pulmonary aspiration or discontinuation of procedure: cohort study

Wajd Alkabbani et al. · BMJ · 2024

DOI 10.1136/bmj-2024-080340

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