A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
BACKGROUND: With the emerging popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists, patients are noticing acne vulgaris side effects that are seemingly related to the concurrent treatment with the drug. Due to the correspondence between these drugs' relatively rece…
BACKGROUND: Numerous digestive system adverse events (dsAEs) have been observed during the use of anti-obesity medications (AOMs), leading to concerns about the safety of these medications. However, most current studies are limited to the association…
INTRODUCTION: Semaglutide, a Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA), is often prescribed for managing type 2 diabetes, particularly in cases unresponsive to other hypoglycemic agents. Despite its popularity, the real-world efficacy and c…
AIM: To explore the safety and efficacy of subcutaneous semaglutide 2.4 mg, administered once a week in non-diabetic overweight or obese individuals. METHODS: A thorough search was performed of various databases including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane…
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) assessing semaglutide reported reductions of systolic blood pressure (SBP) in trial populations with baseline blood pressure in the normotensive range. This study aimed to determine whether this…
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a long-term metabolic disorder caused by inadequate production and resistance to insulin. The prevalence of DM is rapidly increasing, with type 2 diabetes (T2D) accounting for more than 90% of cases. Despite new treatments,…
Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, is an effective drug reducing body weight and decreasing motivation for palatable food. The mechanisms underlying its effects on food reward remain unclear. We aimed to determine the impact of…
Incretin-based medications for treating obesity produce substantial short- and long-term weight loss and improve obesity-related comorbidities. However, associating lifestyle modification with new medications to treat obesity is generally advisable f…
Digital weight-loss services (DWLSs) that supplement continuous lifestyle coaching with semaglutide therapy have shown promise in delivering continuous and effective obesity care. However, the extent to which lifestyle coaching design influences pati…
The broadening application of glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonists, specifically semaglutide (Ozempic) for the management of diabetes and obesity brings a critical need to evaluate its safety profile, considering estimates of up to 20 mill…
Semaglutide is a new weight loss treatment that has received substantial media attention in recent years. Anaesthetists must be aware of a potentially dangerous side effect of the drug: decreased gastric emptying. This is caused by effects on gastric…
BACKGROUND: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a significant health concern with potential for recurrent episodes and serious complications. The risk of recurrence in type 2 diabetes (T2D) or obesity can be influenced by various factors and treatments, inclu…
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Focused review highlighting ten select studies presented at the 2023 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions. RECENT FINDINGS: Included studies assessed semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in overweight or obese pa…
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The association between biliary disorders with weight reduction enhanced by GLP-1RAs was observed frequently, nevertheless, the relative risk of the clinically relevant cholelithiasis was not specified clearly among different GLP-…