GiT Updates and More

Guideline on Metformin for Prevention of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain

Guideline on Metformin for Prevention of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain

✅ ZEPBOUND (Tirzepatide) FDA-Approved for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

🌟STEROID THERAPY - Tapering of dose It is recommended not to taper glucocorticoids in patients on short-term steroid therapy of <3-4 weeks, irrespective of the dose. In these cases, glucocorticoids can be stopped without testing due to low concern for HPA axis suppression.

Definition of cirrhosis

⚠️AGA new guidance on per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for treating esophageal motility disorders such as achalasia.