The identification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath is a promising opportunity for noninvasive detection and prediction of treatment outcomes in patients with mesothelioma, according to data from a pilot study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer, held … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2023
Study Questions Use of Aggressive Surgery in Early Mesothelioma
Extended pleurectomy decortication combined with platinum and pemetrexed chemotherapy was associated with worse outcomes in patients with resectable mesothelioma compared with chemotherapy alone, according to a randomized trial. “As a surgeon, you have no idea how much it pains me to conclude that extended pleurectomy decortication — an … [Read more...]
Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy Use Might Cause Gastroparesis, Gastric Stasis, or Stomach Paralysis
In recent years we have seen an increasing number of adverse event reports for three Novo Nordisk semaglutide-containing drugs — Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy — that involve severe stomach conditions, including: Gastroparesis Gastric Stasis Stomach Paralysis The most common symptoms are nausea and vomiting, which can be severely … [Read more...]
Ozempic Gastric Side Effects: Gastroparesis, Stomach Paralysis, Intestinal Blockages
In the several years since Ozempic was approved by the FDA, there have been adverse event reports of Ozempic gastric side effects such as gastroparesis, stomach paralysis, and intestinal blockage cases in patients using Ozempic. Gastroparesis may also be called delayed gastric emptying. Gastroparesis is a long-term, chronic condition that can be … [Read more...]