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health26 days ago•16 min saved

GLP-1 Meds May Subtly Alter Smell and Taste, Study Finds

A large retrospective study across 170 centers found that people with type 2 diabetes using GLP-1 drugs (such as semaglutide found in Ozempic/Wegovy) were about 48% more likely to be diagnosed with smell or taste disturbances than non-users, though the absolute risk is tiny (0.37% vs 0.22%). The findings do not prove causation and call for more research, but clinicians and patients should monitor for anosmia, parosmia, and parageusia, as these could affect diet and quality of life; potential mechanisms may involve GLP-1 receptors in the brain and olfactory system, and early detection could enable interventions like olfactory training.

via Gizmodo|

#anosmia #glp-1s #health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Reviving Hope: Breakthrough Treatment Restores Sense of Smell in Long COVID Patients

A minimally invasive treatment using CT-guided stellate ganglion block is showing promise in restoring the sense of smell in long-COVID patients with parosmia. Early results from a study involving 54 patients indicate significant symptom improvement, with some patients experiencing near 100% resolution of symptoms. The treatment involves injecting anesthetic directly into the stellate ganglion on one side of the neck to stimulate the autonomic nervous system. Follow-up data showed a mean 49% improvement in symptoms at three months. The treatment has the potential to be a breakthrough in addressing the long-lasting effects of COVID-19 on the sense of smell.

via SciTechDaily|

#covid-19 #health #long-covid

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Reviving Sense of Smell in Long COVID Patients: Promising Procedures and Treatments

A minimally invasive procedure called computed tomography (CT)-guided stellate ganglion block (SGB) has shown promise in restoring the impaired sense of smell in COVID-19 survivors suffering from long-term parosmia. In a study conducted at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, researchers performed SGB on 54 patients with parosmia, resulting in 59% of patients reporting symptom relief within one week. The procedure, which takes less than 10 minutes and does not require sedation, has been successful in treating various conditions. The researchers believe that SGB, guided by CT, could be an efficient and effective treatment for post-COVID parosmia.

via University of Minnesota Twin Cities|

#covid-19 #health #parosmia

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Reviving Sense of Smell in Long Covid Patients: Promising Treatment Shows Results

A procedure called stellate ganglion block, which involves injecting an anesthetic into the nerves in the neck, has shown promise in reducing parosmia (distorted sense of smell) in some long Covid patients who did not respond to other therapies. Out of 37 patients who received the treatment, 22 reported improved smell distortion after one week, and 18 of them experienced significant improvement after one month. The procedure, which has been used for chronic pain, is relatively harmless and only causes temporary side effects such as a droopy eyelid and dilated pupil. Further research is needed to understand why the treatment works and its long-term effects.

via NBC News|

#health #long-covid #parosmia