A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to evaluate the effects of Semaglutide and adenosine on kidney protein expression in obese mice induced by a high-fat diet (HFD), to identify signaling pathways involved in the obesity-related glomerulonephropathy (…
Semaglutide, a medication used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, may have unexpected side effects such as sarcopenia and age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. A 74-year-old male patient with type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia presented with…
In the last months, conflicting evidence on a possible association between the use of semaglutide and incident nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) has emerged. A recently published study, which evaluated all patients with type 2 d…
INTRODUCTION: Overweight and obesity are major global health issues, increasing disease risk and straining healthcare systems. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are effective for weight loss but cause gastrointestinal side effects…
INTRODUCTION: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects 1 in 7 adults in the United States, yet 90% of those impacted remain unaware of their condition, and fewer than 20% of at-risk individuals are appropriately tested. Safety-net health care settings ar…
PURPOSE: This review summarizes the comprehensive management of obesity with a focus on the pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of anti-obesity medications. SUMMARY: Obesity is a highly prevalent chronic disease with significant health risks, requirin…
INTRODUCTION: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists including Mounjaro and Ozempic, are increasingly used for weight management. Assessing the attitudes and beliefs of current and future healthcare professionals is important considering t…
We briefly summarizes the mechanism of GLP-1RA therapy in HO both in rodents and in humans. We also summarized the clinical trials and case reports of GLP-1RA therapy in HO, especially the more and more often used semaglutide. We are hoping the thera…
There is an urgent need for effective treatments targeting comorbidities of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and obesity. Developing dual agonists of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R) and neuropeptide Y receptor type 2 (NPY2R) with combined PYYand GLP-…
INTRODUCTION: Clinical trials have demonstrated greater glycemic control and weight loss with once-weekly (OW) semaglutide versus other anti-diabetes medications, including sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) in adults with type 2 di…
INTRODUCTION: Most epidemiological studies have found antibiotics to be the most common cause of drug-induced liver injury (DILI). It is unclear what the risk of DILI is associated with different antibiotics. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to as…
BACKGROUND: Interest has grown in glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor-agonist (GLP-1 RA) semaglutide long-term outcomes. This retrospective cohort study compared effectiveness of oral and subcutaneous semaglutide for weight loss outcomes in adults with…
BACKGROUND: Evidence on the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) on serum urate (SU) levels in people with type 2 diabetes (PWT2D) is limited. This study investigates the effect of oral semaglutide on SU levels. METHODS: R…
During treatment intensification of injectable therapies among persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) without evidence of severe insulin deficiency, a glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP-1 RA) is preferred to insulin. However, due to its progr…
The aim of the present study was to investigate the neuroprotective effects of semaglutide in diabetes‑associated cognitive decline (DACD), while also exploring the underlying mechanisms targeting anti‑oxidative effects. The present study evaluated t…
PURPOSE: To report historical patterns of pharmaceutical expenditures, to identify factors that may influence future spending, and to predict growth in drug spending in 2025 in the United States, with a focus on the nonfederal hospital and clinic sec…
Recent cardiovascular outcome trials (CVOTs) have reshaped the therapeutic landscape of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), revealing that certain glucose-lowering agents, including glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), offer substantial…
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to describe the prevalence of obesity, obesity-related conditions (ORCs), and antiobesity medication (AOM) eligibility and prescribing practice among eligible patients in a large health care system. METHODS:…
BACKGROUND: Once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide 2·4 mg is approved for weight management in people with obesity and related complications; however, some individuals do not reach their therapeutic goals with this dose. We aimed to test the efficacy a…
Obesity continues to pose an urgent public health challenge in the United States, with prevalence among adults and significant associations with chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Whi…