Gender-related Characteristics of Oxidative Stress Severity and Cognitive Impairment in Patients With Schizophrenia
Weight loss as a result of GLP-1s, when medically appropriate, can result in health benefits like lower blood pressure, a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, improved sleep and, in some cases, an overall improved quality of life
More concerning are cognitive side effects, sometimes nicknamed dope-a-max by patients because the drug can cause word-finding difficulties, slowed thinking, and memory issues
A comprehensive diagnostic workup includes most, if not all, of the following procedures: Electrodiagnostic tests including electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) Blood and urine studies including high resolution serum protein electrophoresis, thyroid and parathyroid hormone levels and 24-hour urine collection for heavy metals Spinal tap X-rays, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Myelogram of cervical spine Muscle and/or nerve biopsy A thorough neurological examination These tests are done at the discretion of the physician, usually based on the results of other diagnostic tests and the physical examination
We thank MaiLee Wong and Laura McDonagh of Caudex Medical (supported by Merck Serono S.A
