A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
The dual GLP-1/GIP agonist tirzepatide is a highly effective anti-obesity therapy. While promising, it is associated with potential adverse effects, including thyroid disease reported in animal models. Due to limited human data, this study seeks to i…
Obesity is a chronic disease with a variety of metabolic, mechanical and psychosocial complications, including a high risk of developing prediabetes and subsequently type 2 diabetes mellitus. The choice of antidiabetic treatment as well as concomitan…
INTRODUCTION: Obesity and its downstream effects continue to drive rising rates of chronic disease. Tirzepatide, a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, has shown significant pot…
OBJECTIVES: To comprehensively synthesize and quantify the multiorgan effects of tirzepatide across 10 health domains beyond its primary indications for type 2 diabetes and obesity. METHODS: We searched PubMed, Embase, and CENTRAL through January 202…
OBJECTIVES: Depression, diabetes, and obesity often coexist, forming a complex "metabolic-mood syndrome" characterized by inflammation, impaired neuroplasticity, and neuroendocrine dysregulation. Conventional antidepressants show limited efficacy in…
PURPOSE: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced significant reforms to Medicare Part D in 2025, aiming to reduce medication costs for beneficiaries by eliminating the coverage gap ("donut hole") with a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap. However,…
AIMS: To examine the impact of FDA approval of semaglutide (Wegovy) for chronic weight management on the utilization gap between males and females in the United States. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study utilized 2019-2024 MarketScan commercial claims…
Dual glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists have emerged as a novel therapeutic class with potential relevance for cardiovascular prevention, particularly in the context of obesity and…
AIMS: In SURMOUNT-5, tirzepatide led to greater body weight (BW) reduction versus semaglutide in adults with obesity without T2D. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with tirzepatide versus semaglutide in SURMOUNT-5 was evaluated. MATERIALS AND ME…
BACKGROUND: Peptide therapeutics represent an emerging frontier in gerontological medicine, targeting fundamental hallmarks of aging including metabolic dysfunction, telomere attrition, tissue repair impairment, and hormonal decline. OBJECTIVE: To co…
GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) discontinuation has been associated with weight regain. However, weight trajectories following the last documented GLP-1RA prescription in the real-world clinical setting have not been explored. Here, we assessed weig…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine-metabolic disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation resulting in reproductive and metabolic complications. Traditional metfo…
PURPOSE: This study presents an updated health economic model for evaluating the long-term cost-effectiveness of interventions in overweight and obesity, integrating new clinical evidence from the SURMOUNT clinical trial programme and methodological…
BACKGROUND: Sepsis-associated acute lung injury (ALI) is characterized by unregulated systemic inflammation, disruption of the redox balance, and impaired pulmonary function. Tirzepatide, a synthetic dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist possessing ant…
BACKGROUND: In the SURPASS-CVOT trial, tirzepatide, a dual incretin agonist that targets the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors, was shown to be non-inferior to dulaglutide for the primary composite car…
AIMS: We evaluated the impact of tirzepatide on health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in Japanese individuals with obesity disease from the phase 3 SURMOUNT-J trial. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Japanese adults with obesity disease without diabetes were…
BACKGROUND: The coexistence of atrial fibrillation and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease often leads to worse clinical outcomes. Tirzepatide is a promising therapy for diabetes and weight management, with potential cardiovascular benefits via ant…