A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
OBJECTIVES: This review assessed the selected information on semaglutide's activity, its potential for the treatment of various diseases, and its pharmacokinetics. It is intended as a guide for future research. Chromatographic procedures used for the…
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Weight loss in individuals with obesity offers metabolic benefits but may increase fracture risk, potentially influenced by the modality of weight loss. This study aimed to compare fracture risk in patients with obesity treated…
AIMS: Approximately two-thirds of obesity-related mortality is attributable to cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this analysis is to examine predicted CVD risk reduction following weight loss in persons with obesity for primary prevention betw…
Recurrent acute pancreatitis can be influenced by a variety of factors, including metabolic and lifestyle triggers. This case report presents a 30-year-old Asian woman whose episodes of pancreatitis were complicated by hypertriglyceridemia, Type 2 di…
OBJECTIVE: Patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and diabetes mellitus have significantly higher rates of cardiovascular mortality. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA)-such as tirzepatide and semaglutide-have been shown to d…
A 45-year-old woman presented to urgent care suspecting an allergic reaction to foods that were consumed the previous evening. Her condition rapidly deteriorated to include cranial nerve palsies followed by a descending symmetric muscle weakness requ…
BACKGROUND: Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), has demonstrated cardiovascular and glycemic benefits. However, its influence on surgical outcomes, particularly spinal fusi…
BACKGROUND: CKD is a significant public health issue, affecting approximately half a billion people globally. Key risk factors for CKD include obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP…
BACKGROUND: The treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is still a challenge. Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) are attractive options, since they effectively reduce weight and improve blood gl…
BACKGROUND: To compare the effectiveness of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) versus bariatric surgery on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction and obesity. METHODS: Using the…
Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, has emerged as a promising pharmacological intervention in obesity management. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of semaglutide in promoting weight loss in adults…
An older woman with dementia and type 2 diabetes was started on semaglutide and subsequently developed severe psychological and physical symptoms, including apathy, significant weight loss and decreased appetite. These symptoms markedly improved afte…
BACKGROUND: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a progressive liver disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality, yet management options remain limited. Although glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists such as…
AIMS: To evaluate the association between tirzepatide and the risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with type 2 diabetes (T2D), compared with sitagliptin, injectable semaglutide, and dulaglutide. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are breakthrough medicines for obesity treatment and have rapidly gained widespread clinical application. Although GLP-1RAs are generally not associated with drug-drug interactions (DDI…