A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
OBJECTIVES: Temporal trends in exposure are a common source of bias in the case-crossover design. We evaluated four different estimators of the exposure odds ratio (OR) that adjust for such trends. METHODS: In a simulation study, we simulated 1 milli…
Diabetic encephalopathy is a chronic neurodegenerative complication of diabetes mellitus characterized by cognitive decline, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and impaired insulin signaling. Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist,…
There is limited evidence on the role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in the interplay between cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and metabolic dysfunction. This work analyzed the efficacy and safety of once-weekly semagluti…
BACKGROUND: Injectable peptides are increasingly promoted for musculoskeletal recovery, tissue repair, and performance enhancements; however, clinical adoption has outpaced high-quality evidence and regulatory consensus. PURPOSE: To summarize contemp…
Semaglutide (Wegovy), a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), has attracted global attention for its appetite-suppressing and weight-loss effects. Approved by the U.S. FDA in 2022 for adolescents aged 12 and older, it has since been au…
PURPOSE: To investigate whether glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) agents differ with respect to the risk of developing sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy complications in patients with type 2 diabetes at moderate cardiovascular…
BACKGROUND: The increasing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss and metabolic improvements has led to the recognition of various side effects. One potential, yet underexplored, adverse effect is hair loss. This study aims to investigate the…
OBJECTIVE: To compare the real-world efficacy and safety of high dose once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists polyethylene glycol loxenatide (PEG-Loxe) and subcutaneous (s.c.) semaglutide in patients with suboptimally controlled type 2…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) emerged as a promising class of drugs and have been shown to be effective as a key regulator in managing glucose metabolism-associated diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), chronic kidn…
OBJECTIVE: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) such as semaglutide (SEM) and tirzepatide (TZP) were initially approved for type 2 diabetes management but are increasingly used for weight loss. Limited data exist on real-world use am…
BACKGROUND: Medical societies shape clinical standards, develop practice guidelines, and provide continuing education to physicians. Many receive funding from pharmaceutical and medical device companies, creating conflicts of interest (COI); however,…
Salcaprozate sodium (SNAC) is an FDA GRAS-listed permeation enhancer used in oral semaglutide and vitamin B12 formulations. Although its rapid and reversible membrane-perturbing effects are well recognised, it's in vivo performance is highly variable…
Incretin-based pharmacotherapy has rapidly transformed obesity management. However, despite its efficacy, gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events (AEs) are common and represent a major driver of treatment discontinuation. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiti…
BACKGROUND: Fixed-dose combination of semaglutide/cagrilintide (CagriSema 2.4 mg/2.4 mg) has demonstrated significant and clinically relevant body weight reductions in adults with overweight or obesity compared with placebo. METHODS: The phase 3a, 68…
BACKGROUND: Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, is increasingly used for the treatment of diabetes and weight loss, including in women of reproductive age. However, its impact on pregnancy outcomes remains largely unknown, with l…
: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have advanced the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), yet their association with cancer risk remains subject of ongoing research. Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a well-established risk f…
BACKGROUND: In India, approximately 33-46% people are obese which is a major risk factor to several non-communicable diseases. Amongst all existing treatment modalities, semaglutide injection is the proven most effective glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-…