A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Both semaglutide 2.4 mg and tirzepatide have been recently approved for chronic use in obesity. There is a lack of literature comparing the efficacy and safety of both these agents in people with obesity/overweight with or withou…
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Researchers and clinicians have increasingly recognized the importance of investigating and considering sex differences in obesity treatment. In this narrative review, we first summarized sex differences in select obesity-related c…
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…
Diabetes mellitus is a global disease in which alterations in the internal environment disrupt the bone-fat balance, contributing to osteoporosis. Semaglutide, a single-target, long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), has been…
OBJECTIVE: To compare rates of and risk factors for hospitalizations among Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness Study (GRADE) participants taking metformin and randomly assigned to insulin glargine U-100, glimepiride…
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major health burden globally, with increasing use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) such as semaglutide for glycemic control and cardiovascular risk reduction. While generally well tolerated, GLP-1R…
INTRODUCTION: Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors in pediatric oncology. Advances in the treatment of childhood brain tumors have led to increased survival; however, treatment-related morbidity remains high. The risk of developing overweigh…
AIM: To evaluate the long-term economic implications and potential budgetary consequences for the national health insurance system (NHIS) of tirzepatide versus semaglutide as add-on therapy to metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) and glucagon-like peptide-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonist (GLP-1/GIP RA) use has become increasingly popular, leading to a rise in exposure calls to poiso…
BACKGROUND: The treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is still a challenge. Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) are attractive options, since they effectively reduce weight and improve blood gl…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a widespread condition affecting women of reproductive age. A new class of medications called incretins (GLP1RAs) provides new opportunities for reducing obesity, hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance in these p…
AIMS: This study aimed to estimate the strength of association between prescriptions of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and/or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) and the incidence of opioid overdose and alcohol in…
BACKGROUND: Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, has recently raised concerns about its ocular safety. This study aimed to investigate the association between semaglutide use and vision impairment u…
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…
OBJECTIVE: To systematically review published studies on the application of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of simple obesity in children and evaluate its effectiveness. METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted in the Wanfang, CNKI,…
AIMS: To assess if there is a difference in the oncogenic risk between GLP-1 RA and comparators in randomized controlled trials. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing GLP-1RA to any comparators for diabetes…
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a prevalent neuropsychiatric disorder with serious health and social consequences. However, few licensed and successful pharmacotherapies exist for heterogeneous and complex disorders such as AUD, and these are poorly ut…
BACKGROUND: Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, is increasingly used worldwide for its cardiometabolic benefits. However, it has recently been associated with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). This report p…
INTRODUCTION: Approximately 25-30% of patients undergoing bariatric surgery (BS) experience weight regain or suboptimal weight loss. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have emerged as a therapeutic option in these cases. AIM: To ev…
Unimolecular multireceptor coagonists have emerged as a promising approach in the development of next-generation GLP-1 therapeutics. Herein, we describe the development of a long-acting and stapled GLP-1R/GIPR/GCGR triple agonist that exhibits balanc…