A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
BACKGROUND: Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance. However, f…
BACKGROUND: Tirzepatide, a dual agonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors, has shown significant cardiovascular benefits in clinical trials. This study investigates the real-world impa…
The interrelated pandemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are fuelling an increase in the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which amplifies the risk of cardiovascular events and may progress to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD…
Tirzepatide is a long-acting agonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors, used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, and recently approved for obstructive sleep apnea. It is known to cause…
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…
In the management of hypertension, only limited advances have been made over the past decades. Recent studies highlight the potential of next-generation incretin-based therapeutics, such as GLP-1 RAs (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) like s…
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a leading cause of liver disease. With the advent of multiple therapeutic targets in late-phase clinical drug development for MASH, there is a knowledge gap to better und…
In the last few years, the longevity of Americans has fallen for the first time in our history. Obesity has mushroomed, heart disease still kills approximately 600,000 Americans, and stroke 150,000. This review will cover the 8 most important nongene…
The global prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) has risen in parallel over recent decades. Most individuals diagnosed with T2D exhibit adiposopathy-related diabetes (ARD), a condition characterized by hyperglycemia accompanied by…
We conducted a disproportionality analysis of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database (2005 Q2-2024 Q3) to evaluate neurological adverse events (NAEs) associated with six glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs): exenatid…
INTRODUCTION: In SURMOUNT-2, a phase 3, randomized clinical trial, tirzepatide treatment resulted in clinically meaningful reduction in bodyweight among people with obesity or overweight and T2D. The current analysis evaluated the effects of tirzepat…
BACKGROUND: Tirzepatide-a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist-exerts pleiotropic effects on cardiometabolic health. OBJECTIVES: The authors sought to investigate the efficacy of tirzepatide in improving different cardiometabolic risk factors across indiv…
Tirzepatide, a dual agonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors, has shown promise in improving metabolic and cardiovascular profiles in patients with obesity. However, its potential ben…
Obesity is a growing global health challenge, necessitating effective treatment options beyond lifestyle interventions. This narrative review explores established and emerging pharmacotherapies for weight management, including parenteral agents like…
Patients with obesity-driven heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) often suffer from symptoms despite guideline-recommended treatment with diuretics, sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibition, and mineralocorticoid antagonist…
We previously developed LJ-4378, a dual ligand for Aand Aadenosine receptors, as a potential anti-obesity agent. In this study, we compared the anti-obesity effects of LJ-4378 with those of tirzepatide (TZP), a dual agonist of glucagon-like peptide-1…
INTRODUCTION: The relative efficacy and safety of tirzepatide was compared with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) treated with basal insulin using a network meta-analysis (NMA). MET…
Obesity affects a significant proportion of the UK population, and tirzepatide, a dual glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist, is increasingly being prescribed by online services as well as primary car…
INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a major health crisis globally, with prevalence escalating significantly in recent decades. Obesity is not merely excessive weight but is associated with myriad health complications. Ensuring the translational effectiveness o…
Bariatric surgery, while effective for severe obesity, is often challenged by postoperative weight regain (WR), affecting 20-30% of patients. This review analyzes the mechanisms, risk factors, and management strategies for WR, emphasizing surgical co…