Semaglutide use associated with increased risk for NAION at the two-, three-, and four-year time point from the index date

Family history, urinary tract infection, parental death, and male sex significantly increase the odds

Results indicate preservation of sexual function

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Primary care behavioral counseling interventions to support breastfeeding have a moderate net benefit

New appointments also made to lead the NIH and as Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the FDA

Significant reduction also seen in change from baseline in daily OFF times versus placebo

Authors say the intervention warrants evaluation in a randomized controlled trial