Obesity Medicine

Michael Crotty, MD, an expert in obesity medicine, discusses GLP-1RAs in the context of weight loss, including the novel dual agonist survodutide.

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EASD 2025. A new oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, orforglipron, shows promise for significant weight loss and improved cardiometabolic health in adults with obesity.

EASD 2025: After initiating treatment with semaglutide, the number of people who reported experiencing constant thoughts about food throughout the day declined by 46%.

EASD 2025: Findings from a subanalysis of the REDEFINE 1 phase 3 trial support Novo Nordisk's plan to advance cagrilintide into a dedicated clinical program this year.

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Michael Crotty, MD, provides practical guidance for on integrating GLP-1 receptor agonists into a comprehensive obesity treatment plan.

With the surge in demand and supply shortages, Michael Crotty, MD, discusses the future of GLP-1RA use in the treatment of obesity.

Obesity medicine specialist Michael Crotty, MD, discusses the benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonist use in weight management and its impact on obesity-related comorbidities.

Caissa Troutman, member of the Obesity Medicine Association, emphasizes the importance of shared decision-making in overcoming barriers.

At ESC 2025, the STEER study showed semaglutide reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, or death by 57% vs tirzepatide in adults with obesity and cardiovascular disease, complementing prior trial data.

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Teva announced approval of the generic formulation of Saxenda, which could help expand access to the extremely popular class of antiobesity medications.

This week’s podcast episode covers CRC screening, GLP-1 eligibility in youth, women’s heart health, FIT outreach, and ultraprocessed food risks.

In a trial of over 112 000 US adults, researchers found that 14% started a GLP-1 receptor agonist after bariatric surgery.

Patients taking orforglipron achieved significant weight loss, hemoglobin A1c reduction, and cardiometabolic benefits in the phase 3 ATTAIN-2 study, supporting upcoming global regulatory submissions.

People with obesity may shun basic primary care for fear of shaming, lectures, inhospitable equipment, and simple lack of respect from clinicians, authors found.

The combination of the Dexcom Stelo glucose biosensor with an AI platform provides real-time data on how food, exercise, stress, and sleep affect the body.

GLP-1 use was associated with lower overall cancer risk, with the strongest associations observed for endometrial and ovarian cancers and meningioma.

Shagun Bindlish, MD, board member of the American Diabetes Association, discusses challenges to diagnosing and treating venous disease in patients with obesity.

A Cleveland Clinic trial revealed that AI-driven precision treatment significantly reduced HbA1c and body weight, often eliminating need for medications other than metformin.

A recent study showed obesity in childhood or adolescence accelerates biological aging by up to 48% in young adults.

The GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist also showed promise in an exploratory maintenance arm, producing rapid weight loss at an induction dose that was sustained after down-titration.

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RDX-002, an investigational, first-in-class therapeutic, significantly reduced weight regain after cessation of antiobesity treatment with semaglutide and tirzepatide.