Semaglutide helped repair blood vessels and reduce inflammation in the kidneys, a study finds

A patient undergoes hemodialysis, a process that filters waste from blood when the kidneys can’t. A new study shows how the popular weight loss drug semaglutide can help repair damaged kidneys.

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A patient undergoes hemodialysis, a process that filters waste from blood when the kidneys can’t. A new study shows how the popular weight loss drug semaglutide can help repair damaged kidneys.

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