A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
INTRODUCTION: Real-world data on escalation of once-weekly semaglutide from 0.5 to 1.0 mg remain limited. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this dose escalation in routine clinical practice. METHODS: This was a single-ce…
The prevalence of obesity continues to rise, with notable increase in stage III obesity in North America. The accumulation of excess adipose tissue can impair health with cardiovascular disease being the leading cause for increased mortality in peopl…
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and hypothyroidism often coexist, worsening cardiometabolic risk. Oral semaglutide and levothyroxine each improve metabolic parameters, but the effect of combined therapy is understudied. This study aimed…
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a potentially progressive form of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), increases risk of fibrosis progression, cirrhosis, and liver-related and cardiometabolic morb…
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether semaglutide use is associated with thyroid eye disease (TED)-related outcomes among patients with autoimmune thyroiditis and type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS: Adults with thyrotoxicosis (International Classific…
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease closely associated with obesity and metabolic dysfunction, which contribute to increased disease severity, reduced treatment response, and impaired quality of life. Incretin-based t…
IMPORTANCE: Patients with diabetes and a history of major adverse limb events (MALEs) are at an increased risk of cardiovascular and limb-related complications; however, effective glucose-lowering therapies for secondary prevention in this population…
Semaglutide has demonstrated beneficial effects in patients with type 2 diabetes; however, its long-term impact on skeletal muscle remains uncertain, particularly in individuals with multiple risk factors for muscle decline. We report a case of a 65-…
AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a leading cause of chronic liver disease globally and is closely associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1R…
OBJECTIVE: Impaired autophagy has been implicated in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Consistent and replicated evidence indicate that Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor…
INTRODUCTION: Anecdotal observations report a decrease in craving for alcohol among patients taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA). We aimed to assess liver-related outcomes and mortality among individuals with harmful alcohol u…
BACKGROUND: The use of online and/or compounding pharmacies to access glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) increases the risk for prescription error (e.g. accidental overdose) especially in racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disadvant…
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Weight loss is the cornerstone of treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This pilot study compared the efficacy and safety of a ketogenic very low energy diet (VLED) vs. a Mediterranean diet…
Diabetes mellitus, particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), represents a rapidly expanding global health challenge with substantial public health and economic consequences. Recent advances in antidiabetic therapy-including dipeptidyl peptidase-4…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, including a dual GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) agonist, have expanded treatment options for overweight and obesity. However, real-world data within Medicaid pop…
BACKGROUND: Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a recognized cutaneous marker of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. Despite its clinical significance and associations with various comorbidities, a comprehensive, quantitative overview of the research…
BACKGROUND: To comprehensively evaluate the relative efficacy and safety of lifestyle interventions, pharmacological therapies (orlistat, liraglutide, and semaglutide), and bariatric surgeries [Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), sleeve gastrectomy (SG)…
Incretin-based therapies currently represent one of the cornerstones in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, owing to their ability to integratively modulate cardiometabolic risk. Semaglutide, a selective agonist of the glucagon-li…
BACKGROUND: Antio-besity medications (OMs) are increasingly used in youth before and after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), but their impact on surgical outcomes remains unclear. OBJECTIVES: This study examined whether perioperative OM exposure…