Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, tirzepatide works by enhancing insulin secretion in response to elevated blood glucose levels, suppressing glucagon release, slowing gastric emptying, and reducing appetite
Propensity score matching using 48 variables was conducted to match a group of adults prescribed tirzepatide, 1:1, with those prescribed a GLP-1
GLP-1 medications are typically used long-term for weight management
The peptide appears to enhance mucosal blood flow and promote angiogenesis within the gastric mucosa, which contributes to its protective and healing properties
While menopause represents the most common cause, hot flashes can occur in other clinical contexts
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