Semaglutide

Obesity is a multifactorial, complex disease that is driven by genetic, biological, environmental, and behavioral factors. In this review, we explain the key contributors to obesity, limitations in current definitions, its relationship with cardiomet…

GLP-1 receptor agonists are known to produce weight loss in people with obesity. Whether either drug can prevent weight gain by nonobese individuals has received little research attention. The present studies investigated the ability of liraglutide a…

This study aimed to identify the prevalence of prescription weight loss medication use among boys and men, describe the sociodemographic differences between those who did and did not report use, and explore differences in eating disorder attitudes an…

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) play a role in management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity by promoting glycemic control and weight reduction. Beyond these benefits, GLP-1 RAs have demonstrated positive effects on cardiovasc…

INTRODUCTION: This study evaluated healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and costs in the USA for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who discontinued the injectable glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) once-daily liraglutide for T2D (w…

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RAs) treat overweight or obesity with or without diabetes. This review aims to evaluate the effects of GLP-1 RAs on weight and cardiometabolic measures. This systematic review and meta-analysis of ra…

BACKGROUND: Obesity poses a significant public health and economic challenge in the United States (U.S.), with rising prevalence, particularly among individuals enrolled in Medicaid-the nation's public health insurance program for low-income populati…

OBJECTIVE: Somapacitan is a long-acting GH approved for once-weekly treatment of GH deficiency (GHD). This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of somapacitan after 3 years of treatment and 2 years after switch from daily GH in childr…

We present the case of a female in her 20s with a history of obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, who developed silent microaspiration pneumonitis and organising pneumonia (OP) following the…

INTRODUCTION: An estimated 74.6% of Kuwaiti adults are classified as overweight or obese. As a result, Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) injections such as, Semaglutide, Liraglutide, and Tirzepatide have become an increasingly popu…

INTRODUCTION: We examined the clinical factors associated with a decrease in weight induced by weekly semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS: Patients with T2DM who visited the Diabetes Care Center of Jinnouchi Hospital…

OBJECTIVE: In this case study conducted in a Danish general practice, we aimed to explore how patients with obesity experience a novel treatment approach: group consultations (GCs) for weight loss, lifestyle changes and semaglutide treatment. To rece…

BACKGROUND: Obesity imposes a heavy burden on healthcare systems and society. Despite various treatment options, choosing cost-effective pharmacological interventions remains a key concern for health policymakers. This study systematically reviews ec…

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) used to manage type 2 diabetes and, since 2021, for weight loss in individuals with obesity or weight-related comorbidities. It works by enhancing insulin secretion, delaying gastric…

Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) and Alström syndrome (AS) are rare autosomal recessive ciliopathies characterized by severe multisystemic involvement, including metabolic, sensory, and developmental impairments. Both conditions result from primary cilia…

BACKGROUND: This study fills a gap in the current guidelines for paediatric obesity treatment by providing quantitative data and comparing the effectiveness of weight loss drugs in children and adolescents with that in adults. Researchers developed a…

INTRODUCTION: The evoke/evoke+ trials are investigating semaglutide in a population with early Alzheimer's disease (AD). Specific analyses of semaglutide safety data in older adults are limited; therefore, in the current analysis, we aimed to evaluat…

BACKGROUND: Lithium is a mainstay treatment for bipolar disorder, but its narrow therapeutic index and susceptibility to pharmacokinetic interactions make appropriate monitoring crucial. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), such as…