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Comparative trials show that long-acting medications (exenatide once weekly, liraglutide, dulaglutide, and semaglutide) provide better glycemic control than short-acting medications (exenatide twice daily and lixisenatide) [90]
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Chronic telogen effluvium, a condition where shedding persists for more than six months, can occur when the triggering stressor is ongoing, such as continuous aggressive weight loss, unresolved nutritional deficiencies, or untreated thyroid dysfunction
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While individual results vary, semaglutide has shown to be one of the most effective tools currently available for medical weight management
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