Recommended screening tests may include complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, iron studies (ferritin, serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation), thyroid function tests (TSH, free T4), vitamin B12 (especially in patients taking metformin), vitamin D levels, and potentially other assessments based on clinical suspicion
Results were saved as gene lists and used for further enrichment analyses
They can also evaluate whether any weight retention relates to medical conditions requiring specific treatment
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Additional research is underway to understand whether people with HIV experience any unique immunologic or inflammatory pathway changes while taking semaglutide