Current guidelines from the American Society of Anesthesiologists recommend holding GLP-1 medications before elective surgery due to the risk of aspiration from delayed gastric emptying
Initial submission to approval or denial typically takes 314 days, but appeals can extend the total timeline to 412 weeks
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As proof of concept, bariatric surgery has been associated with a decreased prevalence of obesity-related cancers, including PDAC, illustrating the key role of weight management for cancer prevention 3,4
GLP-1 for weight loss has emerged as a groundbreaking approach in the battle against obesity, which affects approximately 1 in 8 people worldwide