Practical take For clinicians, this reinforces a more nuanced approach: Match the drug to the patient profile Look beyond average weight loss alone Consider tolerability, adherence, comorbidities, access, and long-term strategy The obesity pipeline is getting deeperand that is good news for patients
This has made it an attractive option for those seeking a more uniform skin tone or lightening hyperpigmentation
Gallbladder disease, including gallstones (cholelithiasis) and gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis), has been reported with GLP-1 receptor agonists as a class
Cardiovascular benefits Semaglutide has the strongest cardiovascular evidence
Frequent illness, travel exposure, post-COVID recovery, or autoimmune flares
Sabrina Strickland, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery Last reviewed: April 30, 2026 Quick Summary Some meniscus tears can heal without surgery, particularly small peripheral tears in well-vascularized red-zone tissue and degenerative tears in older patients without mechanical symptoms