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Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Once-Weekly Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Patients Without Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - PubMed

Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Once-Weekly Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Patients Without Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38679221/

Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, has demonstrated clinically important weight loss effects in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, its effects on sustained weight loss in patients without diabetes...

Semaglutide (2.4 mg) significantly reduces body weight in overweight/obese individuals without diabetes, with a 12.1% relative weight loss. Gastrointestinal adverse events are common but mostly mild. Long-term efficacy and safety are confirmed.

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Targeting the GDF15 Signalling for Obesity Treatment: Recent Advances and Emerging Challenges - PubMed

Targeting the GDF15 Signalling for Obesity Treatment: Recent Advances and Emerging Challenges - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39700016/

The growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15)-glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor family receptor alpha-like (GFRAL) pathway plays a crucial role in the regulation of metabolism, appetite and body weight control. Obesity is...

The GDF15-GFRAL pathway regulates metabolism, appetite, and obesity. Targeting this axis offers a promising strategy for obesity treatment, with minimal impact on muscle mass, though challenges remain in its application.

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Treatment of obesity with medications binding the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor: what is the current state of play? - PubMed

Treatment of obesity with medications binding the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor: what is the current state of play? - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38299476/

The ongoing anticipation of long-term benefits, particularly sustained weight loss and cardiovascular outcomes, underscores the significance of future treatment algorithms for addressing the disease of obesity.

This review explores GLP-1 receptor-binding medications for obesity, assessing their mechanisms, efficacy, and safety, highlighting key treatments like retatrutide, tirzepatide, and semaglutide, with an emphasis on long-term outcomes.

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Strategies for minimizing muscle loss during use of incretin-mimetic drugs for treatment of obesity - PubMed

Strategies for minimizing muscle loss during use of incretin-mimetic drugs for treatment of obesity - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39295512/

The rapid and widespread clinical adoption of highly effective incretin-mimetic drugs (IMDs), particularly semaglutide and tirzepatide, for the treatment of obesity has outpaced the updating of clinical practice guidelines. Consequently,...

Incretin-mimetic drugs for obesity may cause muscle loss, impacting health. Adequate protein, micronutrients, and resistance training are essential to preserve muscle mass, optimize therapy, and minimize risks in patients.

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Pharmacologic Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults - PubMed

Pharmacologic Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25905267/

Obesity pharmacotherapy has evolved significantly over the past 60 years. Today, six anti-obesity medications (AOMs) are approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for the long-term treatment of obesity. Similar...

Obesity pharmacotherapy has evolved with six FDA-approved medications for long-term weight management, recommended for individuals with BMI ≥30 or ≥27 with comorbidities, alongside lifestyle modifications for effective treatment.