Beyond cystine import, the ferroptosis evasion machinery encompasses the upregulation of critical antioxidant enzymes, notably GSH and GPX4, which are consistently upregulated across multiple tumor types (137,138)
Among those who stopped, 24% cited side effects and 28% said they had reached their target weight
And I think, you know, it goes back to so much in medicine is like Thyroid issues aren't a big deal
Patients should inform their anaesthetist if: They have continued taking GLP-1 medication closer to surgery than recommended They experience symptoms such as nausea, bloating, or feeling unusually full They have any concerns about their medication management By following the individualised advice from your anaesthetic and surgical team, the risk of complications can be substantially reduced whilst maintaining the important metabolic benefits these medications provide in the longer term
Unlike weight loss injections, which are strictly regulated, GLP-1 patches are more like supplements that you stick on your skin