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In decompensated cirrhosis, patients are symptomatic, due to significant fibrotic changes, and present with one or more of the following: ascites, jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, or variceal hemorrhage.(2) Of note cirrhosis is one of five conditions encompassed by the broad category metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).(3) Background: How GLP-1 RAs Work and Potential Cirrhosis Benefit GLP-1 RAs stimulate prandial insulin secretion, limiting glucagon production, slowing gastric motility and increasing satiety
Drawing to the "50" line on an insulin syringe gives you 0.5mL
In children, these episodes usually last for several hours to a few days
The benzyl alcohol in bacteriostatic water also suppresses bacterial growth, which is what allows the reconstituted vial to last 28 days in the fridge instead of 24 hours
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