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No significant differences were observed in biliary cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma between GLP-1 RAs and other oral antidiabetic medications.

Clinicians can consider GLP-1 RAs without increased concern for biliary or liver cancer risks.

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No significant differences were observed in biliary cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma.
Chengu Niu et al. · The American Journal of Gastroenterology · 2025

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Based on a large retrospective cohort study design.

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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

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