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. 2025 May;26(3-4):382-384.
doi: 10.1080/21678421.2024.2446847. Epub 2025 Jan 7.

Rapid progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis after initiation of GLP-1 agonist: a case report

Kathleen Stolwyk  1 , Ikjae Lee  2
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Rapid progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis after initiation of GLP-1 agonist: a case report

Kathleen Stolwyk et al. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener. 2025 May.
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IL has received honorarium and consulting fees from Regeneron and Argenx Pharmaceuticals.

KS has no conflict of interest to report.

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