A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
Ischaemic optic neuropathy (ION) is a rare but vision-threatening complication recently linked to GLP-1 receptor agonists, particularly semaglutide. Using over 30 million reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (2017-2024), we evaluated f…
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…
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) incidence continues to rise along with obesity and diabetes, driving substantial medical, psychosocial, and economic burdens for patients. Beyond glycemic control and the recommended therapies of ACEI/ARB, SGLT2 inhibitor…
BACKGROUND: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis strongly associated with obesity and metabolic dysfunction. GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), such as semaglutide, promote weight loss and exhibit anti-inflammatory pro…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are newer medications used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. There is growing evidence of a potential association between the use of GLP-1 RAs and non-arteritic anterior ischem…
BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) might have pro-cognitive effects. No prior study has evaluated the efficacy and safety of a GLP-1RA for the treatment of cognitive dysfunction in adults with majo…
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…
PURPOSE: To evaluate the association of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) use on macrovascular and microvascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and diabetic retinopathy (DR)-a high-risk group often excluded from c…
INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a global public health issue, with its effects a particular issue in Kuwait. Advances in pharmaceutical treatment (eg, glucagon-like peptide-1s) offer an effective solution, with the magnitude of weight lost something to cele…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are a modern class of medications initially approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) but now also widely used for obesity. Although these drugs offer significant benefits for glycem…
The paradigm of obesity treatment is rapidly evolving with the introduction and widespread adoption of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). Semaglutide, the representative agent, has demonstrated substantial weight reduction and car…
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Tirzepatide is widely prescribed and generally considered safe. The objective of this report is to describe a patient with tirzepatide-induced liver injury and increase awareness of this rare complication. CASE REPORT: A 60-year…
OBJECTIVES: Interest in incretin therapy for type 1 diabetes is increasing, but data are lacking regarding patient-reported outcomes and personal experience among those using this drug. METHODS: This work is an analysis from a double-blind, randomize…
BACKGROUND: Semaglutide and other Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have demonstrated cardiovascular and renal benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); however, individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) hav…
AIMS: Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Its clinical effects are well established, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to use computational modelling to generate hypoth…
BACKGROUND: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has emerged as the predominant of heart failure (HF), particularly among aging populations and individuals with a high burden of comorbidities. Its underlying pathophysiological mecha…
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is a form of autosomal dominant monogenic diabetes. Sulfonylureas are the mainstay of therapy for hepatocyte nuclear factor 4A (HNF4A) MODY. Here, we present a patient with HNF4A MODY…
Targeted screening for steatotic liver disease (SLD) is cost-effective and encourages lifestyle changes.The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) recommends screening adults at risk of SLD to enable timely diagnosis and prevention, e…