Scholar Rock’s SMA drug helps Zepbound patients retain muscle in phase 2 trial

Scholar Rock; apitegromab; SMA drug; Zepbound; tirzepatide; muscle preservation; obesity; weight loss; phase 2 trial; lean mass; myostatin inhibitor

Lilly’s oral GLP-1 succeeds in first Phase III test, delivering promising weight loss

orforglipron, Glucagon-Like Peptide 1, Weight Loss, Oral cavity, orforglipron, Phase 3 Clinical Trials, Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent, Hemoglobin A1c measurement, Safety, Injectables

GLP-1 Medications: Balancing Efficacy and Concerns Amidst Celebrity Endorsements and Rising Demand

GLP-1 agonists, Weight loss, Type 2 diabetes, Celebrity endorsements, Side effects, Long-term safety, Cost implications, Employer health plans