JAMA Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
Importance
Bariatric
surgery,
once
the
criterion
standard
in
obesity
treatment,
has
a
small
but
concerning
association
with
increased
suicidality.
Glucagon-like
peptide
1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1
RAs),
originally
developed
to
treat
diabetes,
now
provide
substantial
efficacy
treatment
of
obesity.
However,
concerns
risk
suicidality
these
medicines
have
been
raised.
Objective
To
evaluate
and
self-harm
randomized,
placebo-controlled
trials
GLP-1
RAs
adults
diabetes
or
Data
Sources
MEDLINE,
Embase,
ClinicalTrials.gov,
Cochrane
databases
were
systematically
searched
from
inception
August
29,
2023.
Study
Selection
Reports
randomized
clinical
(RCTs)
lasting
6
more
months
comparing
placebo
for
published
peer-reviewed
journals
identified.
Two
independent
reviewers
screened
all
search-identified
studies
inclusion.
Records
outcomes
queried
primary
papers,
ClinicalTrials.gov
entries,
corresponding
authors.
Extraction
Synthesis
researchers
abstracted
data
assessed
quality
validity
using
PRISMA
guidelines.
pooled
random-effects
models.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Pooled
incidence
completed
attempted
suicide,
occurrences
suicidal
ideation,
self-harm.
Results
A
total
27
144
RCTs
meeting
inclusion
criteria
recorded
suicide
and/or
self-harm-related
events
included
32
357
individuals
receiving
046
treated
placebo,
over
74
740
68
095
person-years
follow-up,
respectively.
Event
was
very
low
RA
(0.044
per
100
person-years)
(0.040
groups,
no
statistically
significant
difference
(rate
ratio
[RR],
0.76;
95%
CI,
0.48-1.21;
P
=
.24).
Subgroup
analyses
did
not
suggest
differences
based
on
status
used.
Five
considered
at
bias
due
loss
than
5%
participants
follow-up.
Otherwise,
found
be
heterogeneous
nor
high
bias.
Conclusions
Relevance
There
is
unlikely
an
increase
suicide-related
adverse
among
within
context
RCTs.
While
findings
may
further
ease
about
effects,
continued
monitoring
warranted
identify
particular
patients
who
as
extended
use
expands.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 241 - 241
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
The
global
pandemic
of
obesity
poses
a
serious
health,
social,
and
economic
burden.
Patients
living
with
are
at
an
increased
risk
developing
noncommunicable
diseases
or
to
die
prematurely.
Obesity
is
state
chronic
low-grade
inflammation.
Neutrophils
first
be
recruited
sites
inflammation,
where
they
contribute
host
defense
via
phagocytosis,
degranulation,
extrusion
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs).
NETs
web-like
DNA
structures
nuclear
mitochondrial
associated
cytosolic
antimicrobial
proteins.
primary
function
NETosis
preventing
the
dissemination
pathogens.
However,
neutrophils
may
occasionally
misidentify
molecules
as
danger-associated
molecular
patterns,
triggering
NET
formation.
This
can
lead
further
recruitment
neutrophils,
resulting
in
propagation
vicious
cycle
persistent
systemic
scenario
occur
when
infiltrate
expanded
obese
adipose
tissue.
Thus,
implicated
pathophysiology
autoimmune
metabolic
disorders,
including
obesity.
review
explores
role
two
obesity-associated
conditions-hypertension
liver
steatosis.
With
rising
prevalence
driving
research
into
its
pathophysiology,
particularly
through
diet-induced
models
rodents,
we
discuss
insights
gained
from
both
human
animal
studies.
Additionally,
highlight
potential
offered
by
rodent
opportunities
presented
genetically
modified
mouse
strains
for
advancing
our
understanding
obesity-related
Current Pulmonology Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
Abstract
Purpose
of
Review
Pharmacologic
alternatives
in
management
obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA)
have
been
pursued
for
decades.
Considering
rapid
development
and
promising
findings
recent
years,
we
provide
an
overview
novel
agents
treatment
targets,
ongoing
trials,
as
well
future
perspectives.
Recent
Findings
Several
drugs
demonstrate
efficacy,
though
none
is
sufficient
to
cure
the
disease
a
monotherapy.
Instead,
main
potential
lies
applying
drug
therapy
specific
subgroups
or
addition
established
treatments
(e.g.,
positive
airway
pressure,
oral
appliance
therapy).
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)/glucose-dependent
insulinotropic
polypeptide
(GIP)
receptor
agonists
may
be
particularly
beneficial
obese
OSA
patients.
As
major
breakthrough,
terzipatide,
GIP
analog
GLP-1
agonist,
has
become
first
FDA-approved
EMA-sanctioned
pharmacologic
option
individuals.
Beyond
this,
alerting
could
help
manage
residual
daytime
sleepiness
improve
functioning.
However,
long-term
studies
on
safety,
adherence,
effectiveness
are
scarce
highlight
certain
limitations
challenges.
Summary
Incorporating
pharmaceuticals
along
conventional
synergy
benefit
patients,
but
side-effects
risk
reduction
related
adverse
outcomes
over
time
yet
assessed.
Furthermore,
guidelines/frameworks
mapping
out
applicable
targets
needed.
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
136(6), P. 594 - 605
Published: March 13, 2025
Obesity
in
women
is
a
significant
public
health
issue
with
serious
implications
for
cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic
syndrome
and
cardiovascular
disease.
This
complex
challenge
influenced
by
physiological,
hormonal,
socioeconomic,
cultural
factors.
Women
face
unique
weight
management
challenges
due
to
hormonal
changes
during
pregnancy,
perimenopause,
menopause,
which
affect
fat
distribution
increase
risk.
Current
clinical
guidelines
often
overlook
these
sex-specific
factors,
potentially
limiting
the
effectiveness
of
obesity
strategies
women.
review
explores
aspects
obesity’s
pathophysiology,
epidemiological
trends,
associated
comorbidities,
focusing
on
metabolic
complications.
synthesizes
literature
women,
emphasizing
factors
influencing
its
development
progression.
It
examines
limitations
body
mass
index
as
an
measure
alternative
classification
methods.
Additionally
it
investigates
relationship
between
comorbidities
such
diabetes,
hypertension,
dyslipidemia,
focus
postmenopausal
linked
increased
risks
Hormonal
fluctuations
throughout
life
contribute
gain
patterns
specific
increasing
disease
Effective
must
account
variations.
Postmenopausal
are
particularly
affected
obesity-related
Lifestyle
interventions,
pharmacotherapy,
bariatric
surgery
have
shown
efficacy
management,
though
success
rates
vary.
Addressing
requires
comprehensive
approach
that
considers
physiological
life-stage
challenges,
sociocultural
barriers.
Integrating
precision
medicine
emerging
therapies
offers
potential
more
personalized
effective
interventions.
Personalized
consider
women’s
biological
can
enhance
improve
outcomes.
Future
research
practice
should
developing
tailored
address
vulnerabilities
validating
interventions
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 2293 - 2293
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Obesity
and
hypertension
have
become
an
international
health
issue,
with
detrimental
consequences
on
patients.
share
common
pathophysiological
mechanisms,
such
as
overactivity
of
the
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
sympathetic
nervous
systems,
insulin
resistance,
disruption
leptin
pathway.
Approved
therapies
for
obesity
overweight
include
phentermine/topiramate,
orlistat,
naltrexone/bupropion,
glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
liraglutide
semaglutide,
tirzepatide,
bariatric
surgery.
This
review
gives
clinical
data
in
a
thorough
manner
explains
detail
how
each
previously
mentioned
affects
blood
pressure
levels.
European Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
Abstract
Background
Obesity
is
a
critical
risk
factor
for
chronic
kidney
disease
and
cardiovascular
disease.
The
study
aimed
to
explore
the
relationship
between
endothelial
function,
assessed
by
flow‐mediated
dilation
(FMD),
estimated
using
cystatin
C‐based
eGFR
(eGFRcys),
in
individuals
with
severe
obesity
undergoing
bariatric
surgery.
Methods
Sixty‐five
BMI
>35
kg/m
2
scheduled
surgery
were
before
1
year
post‐surgery.
Vascular
health
was
evaluated
FMD,
pulse
wave
velocity
renal
resistive
index,
while
function
measured
creatinine‐based
(eGFRcr)
(eGFRcys)
equations.
FMD
calculated
both
traditional
allometric
scaling
methods
account
variations
brachial
arterial
diameter.
Results
Bariatric
significantly
improved
BMI,
(
p
<
.001)
eGFRcys
=
.042).
Before
surgery,
positively
correlated
r
.30,
.011)
inversely
cf‐PWV
−.26,
.020),
eGFRcr
showed
weaker
or
non‐significant
associations
vascular
variables.
increased
post‐surgery,
correlating
improvements
(traditional:
.26,
.038;
allometric:
CI
[.19,
.82],
.003).
Multivariable
mixed
models
confirmed
robust
association
scaling,
independent
of
blood
pressure
changes.
In
contrast,
no
significant
Conclusions
enhances
obesity.
Cystatin
correlates
more
strongly
than
eGFR.
These
findings
highlight
utility
C
as
an
integrative
marker
assessing
populations
affected
metabolic
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
Abstract
Obesity
is
a
highly
prevalent
chronic
multisystem
disease
associated
with
shortened
life
expectancy
due
to
number
of
adverse
health
outcomes.
Epidemiological
data
link
body
weight
and
parameters
central
fat
distribution
an
increasing
risk
for
type
2
diabetes,
hypertension,
fatty
liver
diseases,
cardiovascular
diseases
including
myocardial
infarction,
heart
failure,
atrial
fibrillation,
stroke,
obstructive
sleep
apnoea,
osteoarthritis,
mental
disorders
some
types
cancer.
However,
the
individual
develop
cardiometabolic
other
obesity‐related
cannot
entirely
be
explained
by
increased
mass.
Rather
than
excess
accumulation,
dysfunction
adipose
tissue
may
represent
mechanistic
between
obesity
There
are
people
living
who
seem
protected
against
premature
development
diseases.
On
hand,
normal
typical
upon
predominantly
visceral
distribution.
The
mechanisms
linking
impaired
function
in
include
adipocyte
hypertrophy,
altered
cellular
composition,
limited
expandability
safe
subcutaneous
stores,
ectopic
deposition
depots,
organs,
hypoxia,
variety
stresses,
inflammatory
processes,
release
pro‐inflammatory,
diabetogenic
atherogenic
signals.
Genetic
environmental
factors
might
contribute
either
alone
or
via
interaction
intrinsic
biological
variation
function.
still
many
open
questions
regarding
how
causes
whether
these
pathologies
could
reversed.
Evidence‐based
loss
interventions
using
behaviour
change,
pharmacological
surgical
approaches
have
clarified
beneficial
effects
realistic
sustained
on
complications
as
hard
This
review
focusses
recent
advances
understanding
epidemiological
trends
Plain
Language
Summary
complex
progressive
characterized
excessive
that
impair
quality
life.
Worldwide,
adults
has
more
doubled
since
1990.
lead
reduced
expectancy,
because
it
increases
(e.g.,
high
blood
pressure,
stroke),
musculoskeletal
respiratory
depression
certain
not
every
person
develops
For
better
prevention
treatment,
important
understand
mass
related
It
become
clear
explain
higher
complications.
People
can
low
developing
Compared
those
abdominal
region,
average
bigger
cells,
immune
cells
signals
released
from
directly
affect
brain,
liver,
vasculature
organs.
Both
inherited
environment
cause
abnormalities
through
changes
lower
calorie
intake,
physical
activity),
medications
surgery
improve
health,
reduce
European Heart Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 8, 2025
Abstract
A
global
obesity
pandemic,
coupled
with
an
increasingly
ageing
population,
is
exacerbating
the
burden
of
cardiovascular
disease.
Indeed,
clinical
and
experimental
evidence
underscores
a
potential
connection
between
in
pathogenesis
various
disorders.
This
further
supported
by
notion
that
weight
reduction
not
only
effectively
reduces
major
events
elderly
individuals
but
also
considered
gold
standard
for
lifespan
extension,
obese
non-obese
model
organisms.
review
evaluates
intricate
interplay
from
molecular
mechanisms
to
whole
organ
function
within
system.
By
comparatively
analysing
their
characteristic
features,
shared
cell
biological
signatures
are
unveiled,
intent
shed
light
on
how
accelerates
ageing.
elaborates
emerging
metabolic
interventions
targeting
might
protect
diseases
largely
through
antagonizing
key
process
itself.
In
sum,
this
aims
provide
valuable
insight
into
understanding
these
interconnected
processes
could
guide
development
novel
effective
therapeutics
growing
aged
population
concerning
problem.