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Semaglutide for Weight Management

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist originally approved for managing type 2 diabetes. Glucagon-like peptide 1 is an incretin hormone that stimulates insulin secretion and reduces glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner….

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Medication-Induced Taste Disorders

Taste disorders are relatively common and can significantly affect quality of life. There are many types of taste disorders, including: Dysgeusia – distortion of normal taste; Hypogeusia – reduced or diminished sense of taste;…

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that can infect people of all ages. It is highly contagious, and it is thought that almost all children will be infected with RSV by two…

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Overview of cephalosporins

Cephalosporins are a large group of beta-lactam antimicrobials used in the treatment and prophylaxis of a range of bacterial infections. Cephalosporins exert a bactericidal action in a similar manner to penicillins. They bind to…

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Iron Infusions

Iron is an essential micronutrient that is required for the production of haemoglobin and a range of other proteins, including enzymes. This makes iron important in the transport of oxygen, oxidative metabolism, cellular proliferation,…

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Sulfites in Pharmaceutical Products

Sulfites are a group of sulfur-based compounds with preservative and antioxidant properties. Their antimicrobial activity is related to their ability to release sulfur dioxide gas. Sulfites are added to some medications, foods and drinks….

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