A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery and pharmacotherapy represent two major strategies for the treatment of obesity. Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most widely performed surgical procedure and is supported by long-term evidence, while semaglutide, a glucag…
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…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies are under investigation for a growing number of neuropsychiatric conditions, including substance use disorders. Cigarette smoking accounts for the largest proportion of substance use-related morbidity and mor…
Pharmacotherapy is a key component of obesity management, yet treatment failure remains a prevalent challenge in clinical practice. Such failure may present as insufficient pharmacological response, early discontinuation, or post-treatment weight reg…
AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: Initial dose-escalation has been shown to mitigate gastrointestinal adverse events in people treated with incretin-based medications. We aimed to analyse dose-response relationships for the proportion of study participants reporting…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have transformed the management of type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular health, yet some patients remain hesitant to start these therapies due to perceptions that they are "new" or unproven.…
In late 2025, the White House announced new Most Favored Nation (MFN) pricing agreements for the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist class, including 3 semaglutide products, establishing substantially lower prices for Medicare and Medicaid. Shor…
BACKGROUND: While the FLOW trial established the renoprotective effects of subcutaneous semaglutide, real-world evidence regarding the long-term renal effects of therapeutic switching from injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA…
BACKGROUND: Obesity is a complex chronic disease requiring effective long-term management. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cagrisema and cagrilintide monotherapy compared with semaglutide in i…
INTRODUCTION: Mitochondrial diabetes is rare and typically treated with dietary intervention and oral hypoglycaemic agents. Most require insulin. Novel treatments are available but are not well-characterised. PRESENTATION: A 16-year-old adolescent gi…
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe real-world obesity medication (OM) prescribing and dispensing among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) and examine factors associated with dispensing. METHODS: A retrospective cohort linked Nemours Children's…
BACKGROUND: Semaglutide has demonstrated the ability to reduce the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes in patients with myocardial infarction and overweight or obesity without diabetes. However, implementation of semaglutide treatment in daily cli…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at an increased risk of developing epilepsy, particularly in later life. While preclinical studies suggest neuroprotective properties of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Inflammation plays a central role in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis and contributes to residual cardiovascular risk (CVR). High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and fibrinogen are considered key biomarkers in…
BACKGROUND: Novel treatments are needed for the primary and secondary prevention of heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes, including individuals with and those without a history of heart failure. Conflicting trial evidence exists on whether…
A strategic imperative in mood disorders is to identify innovative mechanisms that translate into improved therapeutics when compared to the extant options. More specifically, there is a need for treatments with greater efficacy, shorter time-to-peak…
INTRODUCTION: Evidence regarding depression and suicidality with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) remains inconsistent, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and underlying affective vulnerability. METHODS:…