Semaglutide

Several incretin hormone therapies have been clinically approved and have revolutionized the treatment of diabetes and obesity. Promising therapeutics include semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), an agonist for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor,…

OBJECTIVE: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are approved for weight loss, diabetes, and cardiovascular risk reduction. Despite widespread use, GLP-1RAs have not been well studied in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We exam…

Obesity is a growing global health challenge, necessitating effective treatment options beyond lifestyle interventions. This narrative review explores established and emerging pharmacotherapies for weight management, including parenteral agents like…

AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are a cornerstone in type 2 diabetes management. In this study we evaluated heterogeneity in body weight and glycaemic responses to the initiation of liraglutide, semaglutide or d…

BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease driven by immune dysregulation and often exacerbated by metabolic comorbidities. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), initially developed for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM…

IMPORTANCE: Semaglutide is a widely used treatment for diabetes and obesity, offering considerable cardiovascular benefit. However, its association with ocular adverse events remains uncertain. OBJECTIVE: To assess the incidence of eye disorders, dia…

Semaglutide (SEMA), a GLP-1 receptor agonist, effectively reduces body weight. Yet its mechanisms of action remain incompletely understood. It is unclear whether SEMA promotes weight loss solely through reduced food intake or also through intake-inde…

The precise mechanism of action of semaglutide in obese patients remains uncertain, although it is evident that the drug confers a significant cardiac benefit. An excessively high-fat diet has been demonstrated to result in an increased expression of…

BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes (T2D), affecting approximately 12% of the global population and over 30% of older adults, is among the most prevalent and fast-growing risk factors for neurodegenerative disorders. Evidence is lacking on whether specific g…

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether a slower, flexible titration regimen of semaglutide would improve adherence and reduce gastrointestinal adverse events (GI-AEs) compared with the label-recommended regimen in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). RESEAR…

PURPOSE: Obesity remains a significant public health issue in the Western world, affecting millions of Americans and contributing to chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. In June 2021, the Food and Drug Administration approved semaglu…

Semaglutide reduces albuminuria and the risk of kidney disease progression in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). We conducted a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial in adults with CKD (estimated glome…

INTRODUCTION: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors, and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors have potential beneficial effects in Alzheimer's disease (AD). METHODS: We conducted ph…

AIMS: The effects of semaglutide on non-overweight patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) remain unclear. We retrospectively compared all-cause mortality, cardiovascular outcomes, and adverse events in patients with T2D with a body mass index (BMI) < 25…

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), defined by clinical heart failure with left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 50%, represents more than half of heart failure cases in Asia and carries a one-year composite hospitalization and mor…

Obesity is a chronic disease with multiple causes and serious complications. Treatments include lifestyle modifications and, for severe cases, medication. Today, molecules such as liraglutide and semaglutide are showing promising results in terms of…