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GlossaryLiraglutide (Victoza)

medication mimicking GLP-1 hormone to regulate blood sugar

Liraglutide is a medication that mimics a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) to help regulate blood sugar levels and appetite. It is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes under the brand name Victoza and for weight management under the brand name Saxenda.

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Short-Term Combined Treatment With Liraglutide and Metformin Leads to Significant Weight Loss in Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Previous Poor Response to Metformin

research Short-Term Combined Treatment With Liraglutide and Metformin Leads to Significant Weight Loss in Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Previous Poor Response to Metformin

116 citations, December 2013 in “European journal of endocrinology”

Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Management, and Drug Repurposing

68 citations, January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.

research GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Beyond Their Pancreatic Effects

59 citations, August 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology”

GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, and Semaglutide, have potential benefits beyond the pancreas, including neuroprotection, pain suppression, cardiovascular protection, obesity management, and cancer treatment, but there are concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer risks.

research A Disease-Modifying Approach for Advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Case Report

9 citations, July 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology”

Combination therapy helped patient with advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa achieve remission.

research Combination of Metformin With Liraglutide in Treating HAIR-AN Syndrome in Children: A Case Report and Literature Review

December 2023 in “PubMed”

Metformin and liraglutide improved symptoms of HAIR-AN syndrome in a child.

research The Potential Utility of Tirzepatide for the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

Tirzepatide might help manage PCOS in obese patients but needs more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.

research Insulin Pump Therapy: Accu-Chek FlexLink Plus, The First Self-Retracting Needle Catheter and Accu-Chek LinkAssist Plus

December 2010 in “Médecine des Maladies Métaboliques”

The Accu-Chek FlexLink Plus and Accu-Chek LinkAssist Plus make insulin pump use safer, simpler, and more comfortable.

research Pharmacodynamic Evaluation: Endocrinology

January 2017

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

research Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents

356 citations, September 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology”

Childhood obesity is rising globally due to various factors, and early prevention and healthy lifestyle changes are crucial.

The Association Between Low-Grade Systemic Inflammation and Skin Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Survey in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966

research The Association Between Low-Grade Systemic Inflammation and Skin Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Survey in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966

27 citations, September 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

Adults with certain skin conditions may have higher levels of inflammation in their body.