Weight loss drugs are getting people to the doctor. Now comes the wave of long-ignored diagnoses
December 18, 2024
(Quartz) – Demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic is also boosting diagnoses of conditions such as sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease
Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are boosting the use of healthcare in the U.S., leading to an uptick in patients getting diagnosed and starting prescriptions for other conditions, according to a new analysis by health data firm Truveta. (Read More)