Dr. Andrew Hummel, MD, Addresses Vital Preoperative Safety Protocols for Patients on GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications
June 2026 – GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) are being increasingly prescribed across America. So, an underappreciated surgical safety issue is emerging in operating rooms