A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
AIMS: Tirzepatide, a dual glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist, demonstrates promise as a potent medication for obesity. However, the extent to which its weight-reducing effects go be…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists now serve as therapeutic agents for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) beyond their original use for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This review combines molecular mechanisms with clinical evide…
OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), dual agonists (GLP-1RAs/GIP or GCGR), and retatrutide (GLP-1/GIP/glucagon) for weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity. METHODS: We conducted a systematic r…
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to model the potential cost-effectiveness of tirzepatide as an alternative to lifestyle modification (LSM) for the management of obesity and overweight. METHODS: An individual-level discrete event simulation was implement…
PURPOSE: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) approved for type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity may affect alcohol drinking behavior. The present prospective observational study investigated hazardous alcohol drinking in patient…
RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE: Tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, has been approved for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity. However, the real-world utilization of tirzepatide remains unexplored, particularly in patients with chronic kidney diseas…
AIM: In the phase 3 SURMOUNT-OSA trials, tirzepatide treatment significantly reduced the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) among people with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity. We evaluated effects of tirzepatide treatment on sleep…
BACKGROUND: Obesity affects over one billion people worldwide and is associated with ocular complications, yet comparative effects of newer anti-obesity medications on eye health remain poorly understood. We examine ocular health outcomes among indiv…
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy and safety of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists(GLP-1RAs) (Liraglutide, Semaglutide, Exenatide, Dulaglutide, Lixisenatide, and Tirzepatide) in obese patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). METHOD: A s…
The incretin hormones glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) play central roles in metabolic and cardiovascular regulation. GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are established therapies for type 2 diabet…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) have demonstrated significant cardiometabolic benefits, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Their role in heart failure (HF) is gaining increasing attention, with growing evi…
Tirzepatide, a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, promoted significant body weight reduction in the phase 3 clinical trials. We conducted a preclinical study and a phase 1 clinical trial (NCT040…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R)/glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide receptor (GIPR) agonistic analogs have yielded superior results in enhancing glycemic control and weight management compared to GLP-1R agonism alone. Intriguingly, GIP…
An 83-year-old man with basal cell carcinoma was referred for an 18 F-FDG PET/CT scan for staging. The FDG PET/CT scan revealed diffuse increased radiotracer uptake within the pancreas without CT abnormality, which raised concern for pancreatitis. Al…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have emerged as key agents for weight management, based on their marked efficacy as observed in randomized controlled trials. While still limited, real-world studies on GLP-1RA use in populations w…
Recent advancements in pharmacologic treatment of obesity and metabolic disease with nutrient-stimulated hormones (NuSH), particularly Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, have been revolutionary, showing weight reduction results comparable to some surgical…
AIMS: Effective weight management pharmacotherapies are a new alternative to bariatric surgery or health behaviour intervention (HBI) alone. Comparative cost-effectiveness evaluations can guide decision-making. We aimed to evaluate the cost-effective…