A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
The primary etiologic risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is obesity. As incretin-based therapies, specifically glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and dual GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) agonists, have shown promising…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R), a class B1 G protein-coupled receptor, plays critical roles in glucose homeostasis. Recent structural pharmacology studies using cryogenic electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, and f…
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate insulin dose requirements after the addition of the dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide/glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist tirzepatide compared with the GLP-1 receptor a…
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review highlights the emerging data on the use of incretin therapies, including glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) and dual GLP-1RA and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) receptor agonists, on the…
AIMS: To explore the relationship between weight loss and insulin sensitivity in response to tirzepatide or semaglutide. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a post hoc exploratory analysis of a 28-week, double-blind, randomized trial in people with t…
INTRODUCTION: An estimated 74.6% of Kuwaiti adults are classified as overweight or obese. As a result, Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) injections such as, Semaglutide, Liraglutide, and Tirzepatide have become an increasingly popu…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have demonstrated significant cardiovascular (CV) benefits, particularly in patients with diabetes mellitus, but the safety and efficacy of different GLP-1 RAs across diverse populatio…
OBJECTIVE: This study compared the clinical outcomes of tirzepatide versus bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) in adults with metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and obesity. METHODS: A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted using…
There have been many recent advancements in cardiology research, with numerous studies published across the multiple subspecialties. Having screened more than 1200 articles published in 2024, we summarize 10 studies in this article that highlight key…
BACKGROUND: Emotional reactions to treatment could affect treatment adherence and treatment outcomes, and it is therefore important to assess the emotional impact of treatment and consider this impact in clinical decision-making. The Emotional Impact…
: Since the introduction of the first GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) in 2005, there has been a steady increase in the number of drugs available in this group, as well as an expansion of their indications and routes of administration.: The aim of t…
INTRODUCTION: The study objective was to describe characteristics and utilization patterns of tirzepatide users with type 2 diabetes (T2D) using the Healthcare Integrated Research Database in the USA. METHODS: Adults (≥18 years) included had T2D diag…
Obesity affects over 1 billion people worldwide and is linked to more than 230 health complications, with cardiovascular disease being a leading cause of mortality. Losing 5%-10% of body weight is considered clinically significant for improving healt…
Tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, appears to protect pancreatic islet structures under metabolic stress. This study examined its effects on extracellular matrix organization in female mice exposed to obesity, diabetes, and menopause, co…
INTRODUCTION: Lipodystrophy syndromes are a heterogeneous group of rare disorders characterized by partial or generalized loss of adipose tissue, which may be either inherited or acquired. Loss of adipose tissue in typical storage sites starting from…