A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
OBJECTIVE: Identifying social and economic factors associated with initiation of semaglutide or tirzepatide may inform strategies to support equitable uptake. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted using 100% of Medicare c…
Metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects nearly one-third of adults worldwide, particularly among individuals with obesity or type 2 diabetes, and in 10-30% progresses to metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatiti…
BACKGROUND: Since obesity and its associated metabolic dysregulation are recognized risk factors for cognitive decline, this study investigated whether semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist proven to have cardiometabolic benefits, c…
AIM: This study aims to examine weight-loss history and pre-treatment concerns, and their associations with current functioning and well-being in adults undergoing incretin-based pharmacotherapy for obesity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectiona…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1-RAs) effectiveness in normalising prediabetes has been evaluated in recent randomised control trials (RCTs), but the data has not been synthesised to guide everyday clinical management. OBJ…
Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease that contributes to a broad range of cardiometabolic, reproductive, and psychological disorders. Representing a major global health challenge, obesity can be addressed by lifestyle modifications such as re…
ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy, acceptability, and tolerability of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in individuals with severe mental illness (SMI).MethodsPubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Libr…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD) and its progression to steatohepatitis (MASH) are highly prevalent among obese patients, contributing substantially to healthcare costs. Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor a…
OBJECTIVE: To understand delivery features and intervention strategies of adolescent weight management interventions which may influence eating disorder risk. METHODS: Systematic searches in four databases and two trial registries to identify randomi…
The rapid expansion of anti-obesity treatments with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists has redefined weight management. A consistent component of this weight loss, however, involves not only fat mass but also lean body mass, including skeletal…
Gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP)/Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are increasingly prescribed for the management of obesity and type 2 diabetes, yet research pertinent to their effects on muscle health is limited. Considering the…
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of semaglutide on body mass index (BMI) and cardiometabolic markers in adolescents with obesity and genetic variants associated with monogenic or syndromic obesity. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was conducte…
BACKGROUND: Insulinomas are rare, typically benign pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that cause endogenous hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia. While usually diagnosed in middle age, their presence in young adults may suggest hereditary syndromes, such as M…
GLP-1-based drugs are approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects more than 60% of patients with T2DM, and the gut microbiome plays a critical rol…
We report a rare drugs adverse effect of a GLP1-RA, presenting as severe gastric stasis, eosinophilic duodenitis, and high bowel obstruction. The patient, treated with oral semaglutide for type 2 diabetes and obesity, developed progressive upper gast…
BACKGROUND: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is highly prevalent and often underdiagnosed until advanced fibrosis, leading to increased morbidity and costs. While early identification can enable timely intervention, th…
IMPORTANCE: Individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). In the SOUL randomized clinical trial, once-daily oral semaglutide reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular (CV) events by 14%…
Obesity is a growing global health concern that leads to metabolic imbalances and progressive cardiac remodelling. This study investigated whether semaglutide (SMG) can counteract the disruption to the gut-heart-metabolic axis and associated myocardi…