Research suggests GLP-1 medications may reduce certain inflammatory pathways directly, while also lowering inflammation indirectly through weight loss, improved insulin resistance, and reduced visceral fat
Novo and Lilly will also want to show theyre pressing wealthy nations to pay closer to US rates for prescription drugs, which could placate Trump in the near term
On the other hand, research suggests GLP-1 receptor agonists smooth muscle function to improve blood flow
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