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2021 doi: 10.1172/JCI146353

Healthcare professionals should be aware that: Patients with personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) should be carefully evaluated before prescribing Routine calcitonin measurement is not recommended for patients without risk factors, as per UK guidance [23] [24] Patients should be counselled about symptoms of thyroid tumours, including a neck mass, dysphagia, dyspnoea, or persistent hoarseness The theoretical risk must be balanced against the proven cardiovascular and metabolic benefits of these medicines in appropriate patient populations

GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Wegovy, which contain the active ingredient semaglutide, are a class of medications widely used for obesity and type 2 diabetes

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