Semaglutide was approved in 2021 for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight plus at least one weight-related condition
What Experts Say GLP-1 RAs are clinically approved and have a strong safety record when used as prescribed
Moreover, exaggerated inflammatory disorders in Covid-19 due to the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-1, IL-6, and TNF- may lead to systemic inflammation and cytokine storm development
Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is produced in the brain and stimulates appetite , particularly for carbohydrate-rich foods
Anti-obesity drug therapy can be offered as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adult patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m 2 or 2730 kg/m 2 in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity, e.g., dysglycemia, hypertension, dyslipidemia, or obstructive sleep apnea
Shortly after these guidelines were released, the British Association of Anaesthetists released guidelines in January 2025 with similar recommendations