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Tirzepatide Officially Puts GLP-1 Meds on the Map for Obesity-Related Heart Failure

SUMMIT trial able to show clinical benefit beyond quality-of-life improvement

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GLP-1 Drugs Could Help People With Alcohol Use Disorder

Real-world data suggested semaglutide, liraglutide reduced AUD-related hospitalizations

Nov 13, 2024
A photo of a man holding a semaglutide injection pen.
16% of Adults Have Diabetes; Compounded Semaglutide Deaths; Testosterone Tx Surge

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Nov 12, 2024
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
ObesityWeek Roundup: Patients More Likely to Ration Weight-Loss Drugs

Plus: oral semaglutide outcomes and incident hypertension in teens on GLP-1 drugs

Nov 11, 2024
ObesityWeek over a photo of Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
FDA Adds New Warning to GLP-1 Drugs

Labels now caution about pulmonary aspiration risk

Nov 08, 2024
A close up photo of a needle of a semaglutide injection pen.
Patients With Obesity Shed Pounds With Drug-Free Capsule

Participants also had improved cardiometabolic measures with Epitomee device

Nov 08, 2024
ObesityWeek over a photo of Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
Nurse's Death Tied to GLP-1 Drug; Research Monkey Jailbreak; Congressman Has Cancer

Health news and commentary gathered by 鶹ý staff

Nov 08, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Zepbound's Weight Loss, Cardiometabolic Benefits Hold Up at 3 Years

Nearly all participants in SURMOUNT-1 avoided diabetes with the GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist

Nov 07, 2024
ObesityWeek over a photo of Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
Counter-Marketing Messages Reduced Intent to Drink Sugary Beverages

Messages about unethical industry practices came with less perceived weight stigma

Nov 06, 2024
ObesityWeek over a photo of Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
Do GLP-1 Agonists Really Need to Be Stopped Before Endoscopy?

Meta-analysis suggests 24-hour clear liquid diet works to avoid aspiration, even with GLP-1s

Nov 05, 2024
ACG over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.
CGM OK'd During Medical Imaging; All Semaglutide Doses Back; Bariatric Surgery Down

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Nov 05, 2024
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery in Teens Persisted at 10 Years

Remission of coexisting conditions was also maintained, long-term data show

Oct 30, 2024
A photo of surgeons performing laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
Wegovy Reduced Pain From Knee Osteoarthritis

Patients taking the GLP-1 drug also had greater improvement in physical function

Oct 30, 2024
A photo of boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy injection pens.
ASA Advises No Longer Holding GLP-1 Agents Prior to Surgery for Most Patients

New guidance replaces earlier rec of a 1-week and 1-day hold of injectable and oral GLP-1 agents

Oct 30, 2024
A photo of a patient's perspective of an anesthesiologist lowering a mask.
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