A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: We investigated the effect of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist therapy, on retained gastric contents during endoscopy through a retrospective case-control study. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We performed a re…
Adipose tissue is a central player in energy balance and glucose homeostasis, expanding in the face of caloric overload in order to store energy safely. If caloric overload continues unabated, however, adipose tissue becomes dysfunctional, leading to…
BACKGROUND: Semaglutide is not yet approved for type 1 diabetes (T1D), but increasing evidence indicates it could offer clinical benefits for T1D patients, particularly those with overweight or obesity. Currently, no systematic review or meta-analysi…
BackgroundAlzheimer's disease (AD) causes cognitive function disorder and has become the preeminent cause of dementia. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, semaglutide, have shown positive effects on promoting the cognitive function. Ho…
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a progressive liver disease posing a major global health concern, closely related to the rising prevalence of obesity. Liver fibrosis is the primary determinant of adverse outcomes in MASH. T…
Lophine, the first chemiluminescent compound discovered in history, has rarely been applied for in vivo imaging since its discovery in 1877. In this report, we demonstrate that lophine's chemiluminescence emission could be significantly enhanced by c…
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to estimate comprehensive value of semaglutide in the Medicare population for current and future FDA-approved indications. METHODS: We used data from government reports, published clinical studies, and real…
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…
The development of drugs targeting Nutrient Stimulated Hormone receptors has ushered in a dramatic change in our approach to weight management because of their ability to achieve weight losses of 10%, 20%, even 30% in significant numbers of patients.…
Bimagrumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets activin type II receptors, blocks myostatin and related proteins: it promotes muscle growth and prevents muscle loss, while causing weight loss. It has been effective in sporadic inclusion body myositi…
BACKGROUND: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a major microvascular complication of diabetes, often progressing silently and leading to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and cardiovascular morbidity. Early identification and risk-adapted intervention ar…
AIMS: This study aims to compare adverse drug reaction patterns of liraglutide, semaglutide and tirzepatide-glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) approved for anti-obesity medications-to evaluate their real-world safety. MATERIALS AND…
AIMS: To characterize trends in the initiation of newer anti-obesity medications (AOMs) and determine factors associated with their use among obese/overweight populations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective study utilized electronic health rec…
BACKGROUND: Obesity significantly impacts the health outcomes of children and adolescents, necessitating a comprehensive study to evaluate the effects of various anti-obesity medications (AOMs) on weight-related and metabolic outcomes. METHODS: PubMe…
Diabetic neuropathy (DN) remains a major clinical burden, characterized by progressive sensory dysfunction, pain, and impaired quality of life. Despite the available symptomatic treatments, there is a pressing need for disease-modifying therapies. In…