February 2025 A study published January 30, 2025, found that medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, commonly used to treat diabetes and aid in weight loss, may be linked to rare eye conditions that can cause vision loss or even blindness
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This regulatory capacity is a key area of interest for researchers studying endothelial dysfunction and vascular health in laboratory models
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