EUPAS ID: EUPAS48148), this study aimed to better understand changes in patient characteristics and treatment patterns corresponding with updates to clinical guideline recommendations and drug labeling and the emergence of new CKD-protective therapies such as finerenone in the US in 20212022
If weight loss through GLP-1s helps prevent more expensive long-term health problems, such as strokes, heart attacks, or diabetes complications, it could lead to substantial savings for healthcare systems
Knowing which category is most relevant helps determine the most effective treatment strategy
Immunometabolism: the emerging framework Researchers are increasingly studying "immunometabolism," the bidirectional relationship between metabolic processes and immune function
Key Takeaways Retatrutide is a novel drug that targets various metabolic pathways to aid visceral fat reduction and enhance weight management in people with obesity
"I try to explain that these are chronic medications, but I think everybody secretly feels, 'Yeah, but you know what, I'm different, and once I hit my weight goal, I'll be ok.' But the reality is, the brain is quite powerful." But this may not be the only explanation