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Semaglutide clears liver inflammation and cuts fibrosis in MASH patients, trial shows • May 4, 2025, 3:04 PM ET (News-Medical)
Landmark Study Finds Semaglutide Effectively Treats Serious Liver Disease • May 2, 2025, 6:07 AM ET (ScienceAlert)
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Semaglutide effectively treats liver disease in two thirds of patients, research finds • Apr. 30, 2025, 11:52 AM ET (Medical Xpress)
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