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GLP-1 RA therapy was not associated with increased incidence of GI cancers.
GLP-1 RAs may be a safer option regarding GI cancer risk for patients with type 2 diabetes.
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GLP-1 RA therapy was not associated with increased incidence of GI cancers.
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Based on a large retrospective cohort study design.
Source
Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Safety of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Chengu Niu et al. · The American Journal of Gastroenterology · 2025
DOI 10.14309/ajg.0000000000003760
cohort · n=460830Cited 4×
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