A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
AIM: To pool the incremental net benefits (INBs) of using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) for treating obesity without diabetes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: PubMed, Embase, EconLit, CEA Registry, ProQuest Dissertation and Theses Globa…
Type 2 diabetes and obesity impact billions of people and the global prevalence is only growing. Current treatment options, which include pharmacotherapy, e.g., GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) and bariatric surgical approaches have limitations. GLY…
Obesity is a chronic, multifactorial condition strongly associated with increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk, as well as the development of systemic complications. Recent evidence from randomized controlled trials-including SELECT, STEP-HFpEF,…
BACKGROUND: Effective weight management and glycemic control are both important in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity. Despite the proven benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists, there is a persistent need for more effective weight management…
Lysosome-targeting chimeras (LYTAC) represent a revolutionary technology for targeted protein degradation. However, the scarcity of highly efficient lysosomal transport receptors poses a major bottleneck to LYTAC advancement. In previous studies, we…
BACKGROUND: Systemic inflammation contributes to the pathophysiology of heart failure (HF). Inflammation in heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has been linked to card…
Consumers precluded from obtaining semaglutide or tirzepatide by clinicians or insurers are turning to natural "GLP-1" transdermal patches. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act specifies dietary supplement products must be swallowed, so al…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common, heterogeneous condition that is tightly linked to obesity, visceral adiposity and insulin resistance. Lifestyle intervention and off-label use of metformin provide only modest and unsustained weight loss,…
BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery (BS) and glucagon-like peptide-1- receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are established treatments for obesity and cardiovascular risk, but their comparative impact on clinical outcomes remains unclear. OBJECTIVES: To compare lon…
UNLABELLED: The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RA) for weight loss is increasing; implications in breast cancer survivors remain unclear. This retrospective cohort study evaluated treatment patterns, weight loss, and outcomes…
This paper introduces the concept and practice of "pharma-cology" which argues that future prescribers as well as established clinicians need to understand pharma sales tactics at a deeper level. The case of a drug rep from the late 1990s is highligh…
OBJECTIVE: We examined whether the addition of GLP-1RA to progestin therapy reduced the risk of hysterectomy in patients with endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN) and endometrial cancer (EC) in the U.S. managed with fertility-sparing managemen…
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a progressive condition characterized by excess hepatic fat accumulation in the absence of significant hepatocellular injury. Its more severe form, metabolic dys…
OBJECTIVES: To explore the association of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) on heart rate (HR) in overweight or obese patients without diabetes. METHODS: A comprehensive search of the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Li…
The intricate interplay of physiological, psychological, and social factors presents considerable challenges in addressing heart failure. It is imperative to comprehend the epidemiology and pathophysiology, identify predictors and their influence on…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted neurodevelopmental condition characterized by deficits in social communication and the presence of repetitive behaviors. The significance of the gut-brain axis in the pathogenesis of ASD often points t…
The NLRP3 inflammasome is a key innate immune sensor that orchestrates inflammatory responses to diverse stress signals, including metabolic danger cues. Dysregulated NLRP3 activation has been implicated in chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, a…
The first therapeutically useful amylin receptor (AMYR) agonist, pramlintide was based upon the structure of non-aggregating rat amylin and found limited application as an adjunct to insulin therapy. It acts centrally to induce satiety, promote weigh…