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GLP-1 drugs linked to lower kidney failure risk in bipolar disorder featured image
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GLP-1 drugs linked to lower kidney failure risk in bipolar disorder

Mayo Clinic researchers found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, medications widely used for diabetes and weight management, were associated with a lower risk of dialysis or kidney transplantation in adults with bipolar disorder and chronic kidney disease.

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