As more research emerges, clinicians and patients alike will gain a clearer understanding of how to harness its benefits for diverse health goals
Future trials and observational registries must therefore include diverse populations and evaluate socioeconomic and demographic predictors of treatment uptake and adherence
Wegovy (Semaglutide Injection) Wegovy is a once-weekly injectable medication designed specifically for weight loss, containing the same active ingredient as Ozempic but formulated for those with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 with related conditions
Even though GLP-1s were initially studied for their role in insulin secretion regulations, we now know that they have actions across different organs, and they are also widely expressed in the brain, raising the possibility that they may have direct [central nervous system] effects, Afsaneh Shirani, MD, board certified neurologist at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, told attendees
This variety is key because your tastes can change when youre on a GLP-1
Acta pharmacologica Sin (2023) 44(8):171224