A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
<p>Introduction: The aim of this study was to describe the design and methodological aspects of the upcoming European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) Framework for the Pharmacological Treatment of Obesity utilizing currently available evi…
BACKGROUND: Tirzepatide (TZP) and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have both shown promise in managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). However, direct comparative data are limited. This study aimed…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) are increasingly used for glycemic control and weight loss, but their impact on surgical wound complications remains unclear. Some studies suggest GLP-1s reduce complications such as infe…
BACKGROUND: Despite the clinical efficacy of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) for weight loss, real-world persistence remains substantially lower than seen in clinical trials. Since 2021, GLP-1RA shortages and changes in product a…
Obesity is a chronic, highly prevalent disease affecting nearly one-third of the global population and represents a major independent risk factor for heart failure (HF), particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Excess adip…
BACKGROUND: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are widely prevalent and associated with high morbidity and mortality. Current treatments have limited efficacy and there are no United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments for sever…
INTRODUCTION: Excessive daytime sleepiness has traditionally been regarded as the hallmark symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), yet nearly half of individuals with OSA do not report significant sleepiness. While treatments are well established f…
BACKGROUND: Qualitative interviews can supplement clinical trial results by providing in-depth insights into participant experiences. In the recent SURMOUNT-OSA (NCT05412004) phase III trials, tirzepatide demonstrated favorable efficacy and safety in…
We report a case of interstitial nephritis, likely secondary to tirzepatide. A 66-year-old man with type 2 diabetes, stage 3b chronic kidney disease, and other metabolic comorbidities experienced a progressive decline in renal function. Serum creatin…
INTRODUCTION: Recent pharmacological options for weight management include the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists semaglutide and liraglutide, and the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and GLP-1 receptor agonist tirzepatide,…
BACKGROUND: The comparative cardiovascular (CV) efficacy and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and established cardiovascular disease (CVD) or high CV risk remain uncertain. METHODS: PubMed, Embase, W…
Incretin-based pharmacology has revolutionized the medical treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. The most effective drug to date is tirzepatide, a dual incretin receptor agonist that engages both the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) and…
Consumers precluded from obtaining semaglutide or tirzepatide by clinicians or insurers are turning to natural "GLP-1" transdermal patches. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act specifies dietary supplement products must be swallowed, so al…
BACKGROUND: The increasing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss and metabolic improvements has led to the recognition of various side effects. One potential, yet underexplored, adverse effect is hair loss. This study aims to investigate the…