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A major review of GLP-1 drugs takes a closer look at the risks and rewards

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Moderate-to-high-quality evidence from umbrella reviews on non-cardiometabolic outcomes supported associations between GLP-1 therapy and risks of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. High-quality evidence indicates a possible protective association between GLP-1 medication and infection-related outcomes, particularly serious infections. Exploratory indications also suggest a possible reduction in the risk of falls, respiratory disease events, and all-cause dementia. A … Read more

A new emergency mental health center is one step closer to opening

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The building, formerly owned by St. Vincent's Charity Medical Center, has become Central's new behavioral health crisis center. Credit: Michael Andriolo/Signal Cleveland/Catchlight Local

A new crisis center for people in need of emergency mental health care is a step closer to opening after a key funding source was put in place. The Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS), the public agency that oversees mental health in Cuyahoga County, on Wednesday approved $4.5 million from … Read more