Semaglutide

OBJECTIVES: In this study, the comparative bioavailability of semaglutide following the administration of oral (PO) and subcutaneous (SC) doses in healthy subjects was evaluated. The pharmacokinetics of semaglutide of these formulations at lower dose…

The "Fantastic Four," a term coined in 2021 to refer to the four key drug pillars in the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (beta-blockers, renin-angiotensin system and neprilysin inhibitors, mineralocorticoid receptor antagoni…

BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) reduce the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in type 2 diabetes (T2D), although whether benefits extend to both subcutaneous and oral formulations remains unclear.…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the effects of metformin (MET) monotherapy versus a combination of semaglutide and MET on weight, metabolism, reproductive function, and inflammatory markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). METHOD…

: Oral semaglutide, a GLP1-receptor agonist (GLP1-RA), shows promise in efficacy and compliance, especially amid the global shortage of injectable GLP-1 RAs. Its short-term effectiveness remains unexplored.: This real-world observational study assess…

Coumaric acid (CA) is a typical nutrient required in relatively high quantities by the body. It has been proved CA could specifically bind to monocarboxylate Transporter-1 (MCT-1) receptors, a transporter protein expressed on the surface of intestina…

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Semaglutide (the active agent in medications such as Ozempic) has emerged as an increasingly popular medication in the management of diabetes due to its superior clinical efficacy compared with other medications. Patients undergoi…

The recent endorsement of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, such as semaglutide (Wegovy), by the American College of Cardiology as first-line therapy for weight management marks a paradigm shift in cardiometabolic care. Semaglutide o…

This case report highlights the therapeutic efficacy of semaglutide in a 49-year-old male with concurrent type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), psoriasis (PASI 22), and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The patient presente…

Biostimulators like hyperdiluted calcium hydroxylapatite-carboxymethylcellulose (CaHA-CMC; Radiesse, Merz North America, Franksville, WI) are effective in promoting neocollagenesis and restoring facial volume. The emergence of glucagon-like peptide-1…

BACKGROUND: The cardioprotective effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA)-based therapies in nondiabetic individuals with overweight or obesity remain underexplored. This meta-analysis evaluates their impact on cardiovascular eve…

The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of semaglutide and dulaglutide for glycemic control and weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A thorough literature search was conducted using…

BACKGROUND: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is prevalent in women and men with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Sex-based differences exist in its epidemiology, clinical presentation, functional impact, outcomes, and potentially in responses to treatments. Rec…

BACKGROUND: IcoSema is a once-weekly combination therapy of basal insulin icodec (icodec) and semaglutide (a GLP-1 analogue) developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of IcoSema versus basal-bolus th…

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are widely used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) because of their glucose-lowering and cardioprotective effects. However, euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (euDKA) is an uncommon but serious a…

PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), the visceral fat of the heart, is highly inflammatory fat depot with pro-inflammatory transcriptome and proteosome. EAT contributes to the development and progression of coronary artery disease…