Tag: blindness
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Hong Kong university debunks GLP-1 blindness link in 80,000 patients
New findings counter claims about GLP-1 and blindness A leading university in Hong Kong has published findings that challenge earlier concerns linking GLP-1 receptor agonists to blindness in a large group of patients. The study reviewed health records of approximately 80,000 individuals who were treated with GLP-1–based therapies for diabetes and obesity-related conditions. While early…
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Hong Kong University Finds No Link Between GLP-1 Treatments and Blindness in 80,000 Patients
Overview: What the study claims A major health research center in Hong Kong released findings from an extensive review involving about 80,000 patients who received GLP-1 receptor agonists. GLP-1 medicines, including popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs, have been scrutinized for potential adverse effects on vision. The new assessment concludes there is no convincing evidence linking…
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SoCal Protester Left Permanently Blind After DHS Nonlethal Round, Family Alleges
Overview In Santa Ana, a protest outside a federal facility last week ended with a troubling allegation: a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agent fired a nonlethal round at close range, causing a young protester to lose sight in both eyes. The victim’s family says the injury is permanent and that the incident raises urgent…