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Mark Ziats
2 days ago1 min read
What happens when you stop taking Ozempic / Wegovy / Zepbound / Monjuro?
I get asked this all the time. No great data on this yet given these drugs are new. Some evidence for weight re-gain. An interesting...
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Mark Ziats
4 days ago1 min read
WSJ Article on 'over medicalizing'
Great piece, I think about this topic a lot: https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/we-are-turning-too-many-people-into-medical-patients-a...
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Mark Ziats
7 days ago1 min read
FDA clarifies policies for compounders as national GLP-1 supply begins to stabilize
Compounded versions of Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy) and Tirzepitide (Monjuro and Zepbound) are no longer legal, with further FDA...
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Mark Ziats
7 days ago1 min read
Wall Street Journal Article on the Dangers of Benzodiazepines
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has been writing about this topic frequently lately it seems, which I am glad to see. I have been espousing...
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Mark Ziats
Mar 53 min read
Compounded GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss (Semaglutide / Tirzaperatide) in 2025 going away?
This is a complex and evolving topic, generating a ton of calls and interest to us. There are multiple moving parts to this, and here is...
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Mark Ziats
Feb 263 min read
Texas Measles Outbreak - What to do
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Mark Ziats
Feb 241 min read
In Fort Worth: Drug compounders sue US FDA over removal of Wegovy, Ozempic from shortage list
Link to the article here: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/drug-compounders-sue-us-fda-over-removal-wegovy-oze...
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Mark Ziats
Feb 231 min read
FDA Declares Shortage of semaglutide over
See article here: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/fda-declares-semaglutide-shortage-over-spelling-end-compounded-glp-1-market
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Mark Ziats
Jan 291 min read
Benzodiazepine and dementia / fall risks - litearture
I have been preaching this to patients for many years, that any purported benefit for long-term use of benzodiazepines such as Ativan,...
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Mark Ziats
Jan 41 min read
More legal evolution in the compounding GLP-1 (tirzaperitide / Zepbound) saga
FDA Announced Removal of Tirzepatide from the Drug Shortage List https://search.app/1tgc1KWT5tQ1BPyQA
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Mark Ziats
Dec 24, 20241 min read
The evolving landscape for compounded GLP-1 drugs
A lawsuit from a compounding trade group in October claimed tirzepatide was still in shortage, forcing the FDA to reassess. FDA says...
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Mark Ziats
Jun 10, 20241 min read
WSJ Article on Stopping Ozempic
Many patients ask me if they have to 'stay on it forever'-- the answer is no but the emerging data suggest their may be some rebound....
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Mark Ziats
Jun 10, 20241 min read
WSJ Article on Sleep and Diet
One of the most common compliants I get it sleep related. Interesting article discussing how diet and dietary choices can impact sleep....
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Mark Ziats
Jan 27, 20241 min read
WSJ Article on cancer screening guidelines
These guidelines are always changing but this is a nice summary. This is a major part of preventive care and something we are always...
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Mark Ziats
Jan 27, 20241 min read
WSJ Article on dangers of long term benzo use
The Wall Street Journal recently had a great piece on the dangers-- both psychological and physical- of long term benzodiazepine use and...
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Mark Ziats
Jul 23, 20232 min read
Recent Updates 7/23/23
We read a number of interesting articles this week: 1) Is your home blood pressure cuff accurate? It is well established that one...
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Mark Ziats
Jul 23, 20231 min read
Evidenced Based Medical Updates and Insights
We are going to begin regularly publishing reviews on interesting medical articles, popular press reports, and other insights relevant to...
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Mark Ziats
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Welcome to Ziats Medical Blog
Here we will be writing about new developments in adult Internal Medicine, Medical Genetics, personalized medicine and clinical care, as...
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