In 2021, the FDA approved a new anti-obesity medication known as semaglutide that helps patients achieve significant weight loss
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Normally, when straightening or bending and leg the kneecap is pulled down and up through stretching the patellar tendon
Although EDS is fundamentally a genetic collagen disorder with no cure yet, these treatments shift the focus from palliative care to reparative care
Schedule prompt medical evaluation (within 24-48 hours) for: Gradually worsening shortness of breath over days to weeks Dyspnea with exertion that is new or significantly worse than baseline Breathing difficulty accompanied by persistent cough or fever Leg swelling, weight gain, or orthopnea (difficulty breathing when lying flat) Respiratory symptoms associated with severe ongoing nausea, vomiting, or inability to maintain hydration Patients should not discontinue GLP-1 medications without medical guidance (except in cases of suspected severe allergic reactions), but should contact their healthcare provider promptly to discuss respiratory symptoms
