Obesity Medicine

In the phase 2 clinical trial, tradipitant, an oral neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist, was dosed twice daily among adults with obesity and treated with semaglutide.

AASLD 2025: Semaglutide 2.4 mg shows promise in improving liver health in adults with MASH, regardless of weight loss, according to new trial findings.

Research reveals metformin's potential to enhance sinus rhythm stability post-ablation for AF in adults with obesity, independent of weight loss.

Trump announces deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk slashing GLP-1 prices to as low as $150/month, expanding Medicare coverage starting mid-2026.

Oral semaglutide 25 mg improved glucose control and CV risk factors across weight loss categories in OASIS 4 post hoc analysis presented at ObesityWeek 2025.

Novo Nordisk’s STEP UP trial shows semaglutide delivers 21% weight loss and reduces key cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in obesity management.

Use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss has more than doubled since early 2024 while 7.6 million fewer US adults qualify as obese in 2025.

The phase 3 DREAMS-3 trial is the fist phase 3 head-to-head comparison of a GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist against semaglutide in diabetes treatment.

In a subanalysis of the SELECT trial, semaglutide was associated with reduction in MACE across weight and waist circumference categories, independent of body fat.

Obesity rates in states where it has leveled at 35% decreased for the first time but report authors warn the progress is limited and at risk due to federal budget cuts.

New research reveals GLP-1 receptor agonists may alter PET-CT scan interpretations, highlighting the need for updated guidelines in oncological imaging.

Semaglutide and tirzepatide "should be first-line treatment" for people with obesity and its myriad of complications, says EU obesity professional association.

Novo Nordisk aims to revolutionize diabetes care with its resubmission for insulin icodec, a potential first once-weekly basal insulin for type 2 diabetes therapy in adults.

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

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

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

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.

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

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.