What cardiovascular benefits do GLP-1 agonists provide
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demonstrated in a PD rat model that VNS increased NE in the LC and significantly inhibited the activation of microglia and astrocytes induced by 6-Hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA), exerting a protective effect on DA neurons in the SN (110)
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Wegovy and Zepbound, for example, can cost patients more than $1,000 a month
Notably, the list prices of these drugs are significantly lower in peer countries