Tirzepatide

Obesity is associated with an increased cardiovascular risk. Drugs with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (arGLP-1) action for overweight/obesity, such as liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, have shown improvements in weight and body co…

BACKGROUND: Obesity poses a significant public health and economic challenge in the United States (U.S.), with rising prevalence, particularly among individuals enrolled in Medicaid-the nation's public health insurance program for low-income populati…

BACKGROUND: GLP-1 medicines (e.g. Semaglutide; Tirzepatide) are diabetes medicines that have recently been approved for weight loss purposes. These drugs are increasingly common, with many users accessing these medicines for off-label lifestyle-orien…

The rate of weight reduction during obesity treatment declines over time and eventually reaches a weight plateau. We investigated factors associated with time to weight plateau (TTWP) in tirzepatide-treated participants with obesity or overweight in…

The development of drugs targeting Nutrient Stimulated Hormone receptors has ushered in a dramatic change in our approach to weight management because of their ability to achieve weight losses of 10%, 20%, even 30% in significant numbers of patients.…

INTRODUCTION: Obesity and breast cancer rates are increasing globally, with obesity prevalence more than doubling since 1990. By 2022, 44% of women were overweight, and 18% were obese. Breast cancer remains the most common malignancy among women, wit…

The rise of compounded weight-loss drugs has emerged as a pressing global health issue, threatening consumers and health-care systems. Factors fueling this crisis include the desire for rapid weight-loss options, inadequate regulatory frameworks, and…

Excess or dysfunctional adipose tissue is a key pathophysiological factor in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome. However, until very recently, there was no evidence that pharmacological treatments for obesity could significantly impact major ca…

INTRODUCTION: GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) are increasingly prescribed as an alternative to bariatric surgery for weight loss, and may pose as an alternative to conversion Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass (cRYGB) in patients with insufficient weight lo…

Recent studies with peptide-based incretin therapies have focussed mainly on the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide and the dual agonist tirzepatide that engages receptors for GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polyp…

Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for around one-third of all deaths. Clinical trial evidence suggests that treatment of people with obesity or type 2 diabetes (T2D) and CVD with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists reduce…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is increasingly prevalent among individuals with obesity, primarily due to metabolic dysfunction and structural cardiac remodeling. This review explores the emerging therapeuti…

Doxorubicin (DXN) is widely utilized for the treatment of various cancer types. However, prolonged DXN administration induces vascular impairment and neurological effects, including cognitive deficits. Here, we investigated the efficacy of tirzepatid…

Obesity is the most prevalent condition in high-income nations, primarily associated with increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Lifestyle modifications are a key determinant in non-pharmacological…

Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death worldwide, characterized by progressive deposition of lipids, fibrous elements, and calcification in the large arteries. The pathophysiology of atherosclerosis is complex and related to diverse mechanisms…

INTRODUCTION: Tirzepatide is a once-weekly dual agonist, acting on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors. It is approved at the same doses (5, 10 and 15 mg) for both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and…