Research
Hormonal
An active perioperative GLP-1 RA prescription in patients with diabetes was associated with a significantly reduced risk of 30-day readmission (RR: 0.883; P = 0.028).
Practitioners may consider GLP-1 RA prescriptions to reduce readmission rates in diabetic surgical patients.
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After matching, the active GLP-1 RA prescription group had a significantly reduced risk of 30-day readmission [relative risk (RR): 0.883; 95% CI: 0.789-0.987; P = 0.028].
Why this rating
Based on a large retrospective cohort analysis.
Source
Association of Perioperative Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Postoperative Outcomes
Seth Z. Aschen et al. · Annals of Surgery · 2024
cohort · n=21772Cited 39×
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