Popular Weight-Loss drugs may require longer Pre-Surgery fasting
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This study looks at whether people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic or Wegovy) need a longer fast before surgery. These drugs slow down stomach emptying, which might increase the risk of food or liquid entering the lungs during anesthesia. Researchers will use ultraso…
Sponsor: Wael Saasouh, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC