Incident knee surgery was defined as any surgical procedure intended to alleviate knee OA symptoms after study enrollment
Complicating the matter, administration of ghrelin still leads to cross-desensitization of dopamine-induced Ca 2+ mobilization, and while ghrelin antagonism also reduces this mobilization, it is possible that concurrent cross-sensitization may also occur, which may possibly carry beyond the timeframe of bioavailability of such an antagonist
Beyond objective clinical outcomes, GI motility disturbances can substantially affect patient-reported outcomes, including daily functioning, dietary intake, and overall quality of life
However, gastrointestinal side effects were more common among orforglipron users, highlighting the need for further research to ensure its safety and effectiveness in patients with severe gastrointestinal disease and issues related to the gastrointestinal tract
Additionally, growing hospital-based clinical research and collaborations with pharmaceutical companies enhance early drug access and drive higher adoption rates