Weight Management

 
Tirzepatide Bests Semaglutide for Weight Loss by 47% in Head-to-Head Trial
December 04, 2024

"Twincretin" tirzepatide-treated participants in SURMOUNT-5 lost a mean 50 lbs vs an average loss of 33 lbs for those treated with semaglutide.

Antiobesity Medications May Help Lower Alcohol Use, New Study Suggests
December 03, 2024

In a study of adults enrolled in a telehealth weight management program, 45% decreased their alcohol use after taking antiobesity medication.

The Future of GLP-1RAs in Obesity Treatment: Expert Perspective
November 27, 2024

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

How Primary Care Physicians Can Approach the Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss
November 27, 2024

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

GLP-1RAs for Weight Management: Weighing Benefits vs Side Effects
November 27, 2024

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.

New Proposal Seeks to Expand Medicare, Medicaid Coverage for Antiobesity Drugs
November 27, 2024

The proposal would expand antiobesity drug access for more than 7 million people with Medicare and Medicaid coverage.

Amgen Reports Promising Phase 2 Data on MariTide for Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Management
November 26, 2024

The investigational weight loss drug showed substantial weight loss among people with obesity or overweight with or without T2D without plateaus.

Expanding the Obesity Treatment Toolbox: The Promise of Dual-Action Medications
November 21, 2024

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

More than Half of US Adults May Be Eligible for Semaglutide Therapy, Accordng to New Estimates
November 21, 2024

Millions of US adults could benefit from semaglutide treatment for diabetes, obesity, and/or CV disease but insurance isn't guaranteed and the drug is costly.

Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Takes a Backseat as GLP-1RA Use Rises: Daily Dose
November 20, 2024

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