US EditionRetrospective Analyses Indicate Ozempic’s Protective Effects Against Stroke Fatality
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON AND UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH IN GALVESTON, JUL 18 – Studies show Ozempic users had stroke death rates as low as 5.26%, significantly better than non-users, indicating potential protective effects of GLP-1 inhibito
- At the 22nd Annual Meeting, researchers presented on GLP-1 inhibitors, showing potential to lessen stroke impact and reduce stroke risk.
- Using institutional and global datasets, investigators designed studies comparing stroke outcomes, with data from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a global health collaborative dataset to assess associations.
- Analysis found 5.26% of Ozempic users died from stroke versus 21.61% of non-users, in a dataset of over 2 million patients.
- The Texas Medical Branch team found that GLP-1 inhibitors are linked to lower risks of cognitive side effects, seizures, future brain hemorrhage, and death after brain injury, and Matias Costa, MD, described this as 'a new perspective.'
- Experts called for analyzing pharmacy data to clarify Ozempic's relationship to stroke prevention, with Ahmed Elbayomy, MD, stating `more research is certainly needed.
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Retrospective analyses indicate Ozempic’s protective effects against stroke fatality
Three studies presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting discussed whether using GLP-1 inhibitors could lessen the impacts of stroke and related brain injuries or reduce the risk of stroke altogether.
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Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic May Help Prevent Stroke and Reduce Brain Injury-Related Complications, Studies Show
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Three studies presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting discussed whether using GLP-1 inhibitors could lessen the impacts of stroke and related brain injuries or reduce the risk…
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic may help prevent stroke and reduce brain injury-related complications, studies show
Three studies presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting discussed whether using GLP-1 inhibitors could lessen the impact of stroke and related brain injuries or reduce the risk of stroke altogether. These medications, which lower blood sugar and often cause weight loss, are commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity and include drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic).
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