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Semaglutide (SEMA), a GLP-1 receptor agonist, effectively reduces body weight. Yet its mechanisms of action remain incompletely understood. It is unclear whether SEMA promotes weight loss solely through reduced food intake or also through intake-inde…
BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery, non-surgical weight loss and pharmacological non-surgical weight loss (BS-WL, NS-WL, PNS-WL) to avoid or delay total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in subjec…
Prescriptions made for GLP-1 agonists under various brand names (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy) have more than tripled since 2020. However, research on their use and their side effects at the population level is in its infancy. This study presents descriptiv…
RATIONALE: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, such as semaglutide, are increasingly utilized in clinical practice due to their efficacy in promoting sustained weight loss following chronic administration. While acute treatment with GL…
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate semaglutide's multisystem therapeutic benefits across 12 health domains. Primary outcomes were major adverse cardiovascular events, resolution of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, and composite renal endpoints.…
BACKGROUND: The FLOW clinical trial recently demonstrated that the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist once-weekly semaglutide 1 mg was associated with kidney- and cardio-protective effects (the latter already shown in the SUSTAIN 6 trial) compa…
BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for obesity, but access is limited. Endoscopic obesity treatments are potentially cheaper and less invasive options, which may be similarly effective. There is currently a lack of evidence…
BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disorder with serious complications. Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, improves glycemic control and weight but is limited by gastrointestinal (GI) side effects, notably nausea, vomiting,…
OBJECTIVE: In this post hoc analysis, we used the data from the Adjunct Semaglutide Treatment in Type 1 Diabetes (ADJUST-T1D) trial, a double-blind, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of semaglutide 1 mg/week in adults with type 1 diab…
Bezoars are an uncommon but recognised cause of small bowel obstruction (SBO) and are difficult to differentiate preoperatively from other aetiologies. We report a rare case of acute SBO due to a bezoar in a 65-year-old woman who had been on semaglut…
Obesity is a well-established risk factor for perioperative morbidity, including periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) and unplanned readmission following total hip and knee arthroplasty. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists induce clinic…
INTRODUCTION: Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that impacts thoughts, emotions, and behavior, affecting 0.32% of the global population. While antipsychotic medications are crucial for managing symptoms, nearly half of individuals with schizo…
PURPOSE: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) are widely prescribed, yet medication adherence varies. This study evaluated real-world adherence and persistence to semaglutide and e…
Clinical guidelines for screening for liver fibrosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) commonly recommend use of the Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) index as a first-line test, followed by subsequent testing and referral for FIB-…
INTRODUCTION: Accumulating evidence suggests that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists may have therapeutic effects against Parkinson's disease (PD); however, clinical evidence has not yet been established and remains controversial. This…
INTRODUCTION: There are conflicting results and limited data regarding the individual effectiveness of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and their combined action in preventing…
PURPOSE: To compare the hazard of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) among nondiabetic, weight loss-eligible adults prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs; semaglutide or liraglutide) versus other weight loss (OWL) pharma…
This review addresses the growing concern of oral side effects, particularly dry mouth, associated with semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) widely used for diabetes and obesity. A literature search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Sco…
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by progressive β-cell dysfunction and insulin resistance. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) may enhance β-cell function. Semaglutide, a long-acting GLP-1 RA, improves glycemic contr…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists have revolutionised obesity and type 2 diabetes management through effective weight loss and metabolic regulation. However, their increasing use…