Keywords: GLP-1 receptor agonists, obesity, weight loss, non-diabetic patients, cardiovascular outcomes, cost-effectiveness Introduction Obesity is a chronic disease with high prevalence and associated comorbidities, making it a growing global concern [7] [8]
Most of the added risk came from a temporary, usually reversible type of shedding linked to rapid weight loss and reduced calorie intake, not permanent damage to hair follicles
No need to remain on drugs indefinitely (with their side effects, cost, and adherence challenges) if surgery is successful
Not all GLP-1s are approved for obesity treatment, and this analysis includes all FDA-approved GLP-1s, including those approved for obesity (Saxenda, Weogvy, Zepbound) as well as those approved for type 2 diabetes (see Table 1)