A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
OBJECTIVES: With the increasing use of GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) drugs for weight loss and diabetes management, concerns have been raised regarding their potential side effects. We aim to assess the frequency of otolaryngologic adverse events…
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the real-world impact of incretin-based obesity medications Semaglutide and Tirzepatide on body composition in people with obesity. The primary outcomes included changes in weight, waist circumference, skeletal muscle…
OBJECTIVE: To describe seven cases of patulous Eustachian tube (PET, "Tuba aperta") arising in adult patients undergoing significant weight loss with GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide [Ozempic] or tirzepatide [Mounjaro]). METHODS: Retrospective de…
Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) represent a heterogeneous group of malignancies that consist of two major subtypes: neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs). Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1Ra) have demonstrat…
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is frequently complicated by atherosclerosis (AS), with substantial overlap in their underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, posing serious threats to patient health. Tirzepatide, a novel dual agonist of glucose-depe…
BACKGROUND: Tirzepatide, a dual incretin agonist of the glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptors, has favorable effects on glycemic control and body weight. The effects on cardiovascular outcomes are uncertai…
AIMS: Obesity and overweight pose significant global health challenges necessitating effective pharmacological interventions. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have emerged for their weight-reducing effects in non-diabetic individ…
Tirzepatide is a unimolecular dual agonist of both glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors, recently commercialized and reimbursed in Belgium for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Because…
AIMS: We assessed changes in body composition following tirzepatide treatment in a substudy of participants with obesity or overweight from the SURMOUNT-1 trial, overall and post hoc in clinically relevant subgroups. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Substudy p…
A woman in her early 40s presented with pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath, which had progressively worsened over 20 days following initiation of tirzepatide (Manjaro). Her D-dimer level was elevated at 1340 ng/mL, prompting a CT pulmonary…
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) affects over 460 million people worldwide and profoundly diminishes their quality of life. Its onset is driven by obesity, sedentary behavior, and genetic predisposition, leading to insulin resistance, progressive beta-…
Injectable antiobesity medications (AOMs), including liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, have demonstrated significant efficacy in promoting weight loss and improving glycemic control. However, the extent to which diet and food intake and rela…
OBJECTIVE: To characterize the tolerability associated with incretin analog interchanges to equipotent or higher strengths based on an interchange process in an adult outpatient setting. METHODS: This was a retrospective chart review of adult patient…
This paper explores the ethical implications of emerging weight-loss medications such as Semaglutide (Ozempic) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro), analysing their therapeutic applications for obesity and potential use as enhancement drugs. These medications…