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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss and Risk of Major Safety Outcomes: A Multicentre Cohort Study.

AIMS: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are increasingly prescribed for weight loss, yet their safety in clinical practice remains uncertain. RESULTS: After matching, 2357 semaglutide and 6953 liraglutide initiators were compared with 22 602 and 68 001 non-initiators, respectively.

AIMS: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are increasingly prescribed for weight loss, yet their safety in clinical practice remains uncertain. RESULTS: After matching, 2357 semaglutide and 6953 liraglutide initiators were compared with 22 602 and 68 001 non-initiators, respectively.

What the study was

Study design
Meta-analysis
Category
Prevention
Maturity
Validated
Journal
Diabetes, obesity & metabolism

Why it surfaced

Relevant Cardiovascular-metabolic: GLP-1, SGLT2, cardiometabolic risk study (near-term clinical implementability) meets standard-priority threshold.

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