Some women are reporting visible deflation in the outer labia, sagging skin, and an overall aged appearance in the genital area, a phenomenon now being dubbed the Ozempic vulva. And just like the now well known Ozempic face, it is prompting many to seek aesthetic solutions
Judge Marstons August 15, 2025 ruling clarified: Clinical diagnosis based solely on symptoms is not sufficient You must have objective diagnostic testing Specifically: gastric emptying scan (4-hour scintigraphy study) Alternative tests: gastric emptying breath test or wireless motility capsule (SmartPill, though discontinued) Why this matters: Many patients were told they had gastroparesis based only on symptoms Without objective testing, defendants will challenge the diagnosis Court ruled that symptom-based diagnosis isnt reliable enough Need scientific proof of delayed gastric emptying What if you have symptoms but no formal testing
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Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 27(10), 60786083
In our November review, Nutrition Insight highlights some of the months biggest stories, including breakthrough GLP-1 research and drug development, our discussion with AAK on the impact of supply chains on nutrition innovation, and Novonesis latest insights into microbiome-focused healthy longevity innovations