Tirzepatide

Obesity management is complex; medications must be used in conjunction with behavioural changes and monitoring by health professionals. Injectable drugs for weight management include glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (e.g. liraglutide…

BACKGROUND: Tirzepatide is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of type 2 diabetes. The efficacy and safety of this drug have not been studied in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). METHODS: In this singl…

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is defined by excessive hepatic lipid accumulation. This study evaluated the therapeutic effects and molecular mechanisms of tirzepatide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, in treat…

We present the case of a 66-year-old woman who developed weakness, nausea, and vomiting accompanied by markedly elevated creatine kinase levels after first treatment with an increased dose of tirzepatide. Laboratory findings were consistent with rhab…

The α-ketoacid-hydroxylamine (KAHA) ligation enables the chemoselective coupling of unprotected peptide segments. The most commonly used hydroxylamine building block, ()-5-oxaproline, yields homoserine residues at ligation sites, limiting application…

AIMS: This meta-analysis evaluates the rates of pancreatitis/pancreatic cancer among glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in randomised controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews…

The SUMMIT trialshowed that the dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 receptor agonist tirzepatide improves quality of life and reduces worsening heart failure (HF) events in patients with HF with preserved ejection fracti…

BACKGROUND: Obesity and associated metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovary syndrome are rising globally, contributing to infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes. This review synthesizes current evidence on pharmac…

BACKGROUND: Doxorubicin (DOX) is a highly effective and widely used cytotoxic agent with application for various malignancies, but it's clinically limited due to its cardiotoxicity Oxidative stress and inflammation were reported to take part in DOX-i…

PURPOSE: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common complications of type 2 diabetes (T2D), and CKD-related disability and mortality are increasing despite the recent advances in diabetes management. The dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist ti…

OBJECTIVE: Tirzepatide is an injectable peptide approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Its weight-loss effect primarily targets fat reduction; however, such effect on patients with chronic kidney…

Background Drug shortages have become a significant challenge globally, affecting healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. This study aimed to assess drug shortages' prevalence, causes, and impact at a tertiary care hospital in Dubai, the United Ara…

Tirzepatide, a novel GLP-1/GIP dual receptor agonist, shows significant advantages in glycemic management and weight control. By summarizing the results of the SURMOUNT and SURPASS clinical trials, we evaluate the efficacy and safety of tirzepatide i…

In 2005, exenatide became the first approved glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Since then, numerous GLP-1 RAs have been approved, including tirzepatide, a novel dual glucose-dependent insulinotro…

This narrative review highlights the degree to which new antiobesity medications based on gut-derived nutrient-stimulated hormones (incretins) cause loss of lean mass, and the importance of resistance exercise to preserve muscle. Glucagon-like peptid…

Folliculitis decalvans (FD) is a chronic inflammatory alopecia characterized by painful, scarring lesions and recurrent flares, often complicated by secondary bacterial infections. Despite the use of topical and systemic anti-inflammatory or antimicr…

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent disease in the general population and also a well-established risk factor for the development of ischemic stroke. Patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes have a 20% higher risk for developing ischemic stro…