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INTRODUCTION: Recent trials have shown that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists considerably reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Oxidative stress, a surrogate marker of cardiovascular…
Diabetes mellitus is an irreversible, chronic metabolic disorder indicated by hyperglycemia. It is now considered a worldwide pandemic. T2DM, a spectrum of diseases initially caused by tissue insulin resistance and slowly developing to a state charac…
The surge in popularity of semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) and other glucagon-like-peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists has been accompanied by widespread reports of unintended reductions in alcohol use (and other addictive behaviors) during t…
The objective is to review the newer pharmacological interventions for obesity, specifically single, dual and triple incretin receptor agonists that are either available or in the pipeline for treatment of obesity. The three incretin receptor targets…
Psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa are often associated with obesity. Because chronic low-grade inflammation underlies these 2 diseases, they can progress to more severe forms in patients with obesity if weight-reduction measures are not taken. T…
OBJECTIVE: This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the effectiveness of semaglutide 2.4 mg in patients with severe obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m) who had previously undergone bariatric surgery (BS) but failed to achieve satisfactory weight loss or e…
AIM: To assess how long participants with type 2 diabetes spent with HbA1c less than 7.0% and how likely they were to maintain this target with oral semaglutide 7 mg versus sitagliptin 100 mg or oral semaglutide 14 mg versus empagliflozin 25 mg, sita…
DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Rapid Clinical Practice Update (CPU) Communication is to review the available evidence and provide expert advice regarding the evolving management of patients t…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for weight management require frequent dose titration, patient education, and insurance coverage navigation, which pharmacists are well equipped to manage. Data are lacking regarding t…
The present article discusses the evaluation and surgical planning of body contouring procedures for weight loss patients. These patients require thorough preoperative evaluation and patient education. Distinction should be made between massive weigh…
BACKGROUND: Health interventions contribute to the production of greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, reducing carbon footprint is essential in supporting the UK National Health Service (NHS) pathway to net zero. This study explores the approach in which…
Semaglutide is a potent glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. In addition to this, it has emerging potential clinical implications. First, there is accumulating preliminary data on its potential role…
BACKGROUND: Patients with heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity experience a high burden of symptoms and functional impairment, and a poor quality of life. In the STEP-HFpEF trial (Research Study to Investigate How W…
OBJECTIVE: There is limited real-world evidence about the effectiveness of semaglutide for weight loss among people with HIV (PWH). We aimed to investigate weight change in a US cohort of PWH who initiated semaglutide treatment. DESIGN: Observational…
OBJECTIVE: To explore the efficacy and safety of semaglutide 2.4 mg in people with overweight/obesity who were also being treated with antidepressants (ADs). METHODS: Across the Semaglutide Treatment Effect for People with obesity (STEP) 1-3 and 5 tr…