Semaglutide

INTRODUCTION: Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists have gained attention in recent years due to their efficacy in managing type II diabetes mellitus and their emerging role in weight management. The purpose of this study was to characterize glucagon-like…

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), the progressive inflammatory form of MASLD, is now a leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. Driven by obesity and type 2 diabetes, MASH significantly increases the risk of cirrhosis,…

BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide‑1 receptor agonists (GLP‑1 RA), such as semaglutide and tirzepatide were originally developed for treatment of type 2 diabetes and have shown significant weight loss effects. This has led to increasing off-label use…

OBJECTIVE: To summarize the current knowledge on the therapeutic potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists in managing metabolic associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). DATA SOURCES: A literature review was conducted using the search terms,,,,, andon…

Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, has emerged as an important therapeutic option for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), available in both oral and subcutaneous formulations. While subcutaneous semaglutide has been availab…

BACKGROUND: Standard medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) provide effective treatment pathways for recovery compared with no treatment or behavioral therapies alone. That said, people who continue to use non-prescribed opioids despite treatment…

Peptides represent a rapidly expanding class of drugs with broad therapeutic potential. However, due to their large molecular weight and susceptibility to degradation in the gastrointestinal tract, most peptide drugs are administered via subcutaneous…

OBJECTIVE: Obesity in women of childbearing age disrupts lipid metabolism in pregnancy. This study aims to evaluate the impact of prepregnancy glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) use on lipid metabolism during pregnancy. METHODS: A ret…

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown an increase in obesity prevalence in the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) population. The popularity of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) has increased in recent years due to their effective…

Obesity confers increased risks of HF, coronary artery disease, and stroke, and weight loss can reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Given emerging evidence of the benefits of semaglutide and tirzepatide in individuals with HFpEF and obesity in concer…

As obesity increases in the global population, it is important to recognize that obesity is not a willpower failure but a chronic disease regulated by genetic, environmental, and hormonal control of energy balance. Obesity is also caused by social an…

The use of gut-hormone receptors agonists as new therapeutic options for obesity and some of its related comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes, has resulted in an unprecedented efficacy in the medical management of people living with obesity (PLWO).…

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…

INTRODUCTION: Clinical trials have shown efficacy of semaglutide for weight loss, but further study is needed in less controlled environments including impacts on body composition. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective study included individuals…

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the effects of oral semaglutide on the changes in food preference of Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes. METHODS: This retrospective multicenter study included 75 patients with type 2 diabetes who recei…

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), such as semaglutide, are widely used in the treatment of metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity. These medications primarily function by enhancing insulin secretion; howe…