A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), the visceral fat of the heart, is highly inflammatory fat depot with pro-inflammatory transcriptome and proteosome. EAT contributes to the development and progression of coronary artery disease…
This paper explores the ethical implications of emerging weight-loss medications such as Semaglutide (Ozempic) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro), analysing their therapeutic applications for obesity and potential use as enhancement drugs. These medications…
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that is highly efficacious in reducing food intake and body weight. While semaglutide reduces adipose tissue, there is also a loss of lean mass including skeletal muscle, though it is unclear whether this trans…
BACKGROUND: The rising obesity rates in the USA have led to a surge in various weight loss treatments. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues have shown promise in reducing weight but primarily studied in Caucasian populations. Sleeve gastrectomy…
OBJECTIVE: GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) reduce cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes (T2D), and oral formulations improve accessibility. However, their real-world effectiveness and predictors of response remain unclear. This study assessed…
Tirzepatide is a unimolecular dual agonist of both glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors, recently commercialized and reimbursed in Belgium for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Because…
OBJECTIVE: This proof-of-concept study evaluated the impact of adding semaglutide as an adjuvant therapy to sleeve gastrectomy (SG) on weight loss and metabolic outcomes in obese mice. METHODS: C57Bl6/J male received for 12 weeks high-fat diet and 20…
BACKGROUND: Surgeons are likely to encounter patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and should be aware of any associated risks or complications. Here we review the existing literature on GLP-1RA use as it pertains to non-bariatric surgeons.…
BACKGROUND: Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) relies on diverse glucose-lowering medications, championing sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists as viable options to address concurr…
Dysmenorrhea includes symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. It is a clinical diagnosis with typical treatment involving the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and hormonal therapy. Even with conventional treatment,…
Tirzepatide is a dual agonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors and is a promising therapeutic option for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Nevertheless, its effect and underlying mecha…
Each year, over 1 million people in the United States die from diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). These largely preventable chronic conditions also create a financial burden on patients, payers, and healthcare systems. The popularity of GLP…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies are highly effective for weight loss and metabolic improvement in obesity and type 2 diabetes management. However, their use poses clinical challenges, including loss of lean muscle mass and gastr…
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Disruptions in one-carbon metabolism (OCM) have been linked to cardiometabolic diseases. We evaluated alterations in OCM metabolites and enzymes and the impact of semaglutide in MASLD. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using targete…
Social media can be a platform to spread misinformation and reinforce potentially harmful norms in the interest of commercial actors. There are norms related to obesity that commercial actors promote such as "obesity is an individual problem" and the…
Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are closely linked and associated with a higher risk of complications. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of once-weekly semaglutide in achieving a composite endpoint of A1C and weight reduction.This retro…
PURPOSE: Injectable once weekly semaglutide for diabetes (OW sema) is a medication approved in 2017 for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). In clinical trials, OW sema has been shown to be effective at helping patients achieve glyc…
OBJECTIVES: The response to glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues for weight loss varies significantly. We investigated the anthropometric, demographic and clinical characteristics associated with total body weight loss (TBWL) from subcutaneous G…
Pasireotide (PAS), a multireceptor somatostatin analog, has been demonstrated to effectively control hormone levels, including those of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), in patients with acromegaly. However, it induces hyp…