Udell JA, Bhatt DL, Braunwald E, Cavender MA, Mosenzon O, Steg PG, Davidson JA, Nicolau JC, Corbalan R, Hirshberg B, Frederich R, Im K, Umez-Eronini AA, He P, McGuire DK, Leiter LA, Raz I, Scirica BM, SAVOR-TIMI 53 Steering Committee and Investigators
4 Discussion Current evidence strongly supports the efficacy of GLP-1 receptor agonists for inducing substantial weight loss, improving metabolic control, and reducing cardiovascular risk often surpassing the short-term effects of exercise alone ( Exercise and lifestyle interventions, while generally less potent for weight loss, provide unique and irreplaceable health benefits preserving skeletal muscle, improving cardiorespiratory fitness, enhancing psychological well-being, and lowering chronic disease risk ( Hybrid care models that integrate pharmacotherapy with behavioral support are emerging as the most promising framework for sustainable obesity and diabetes management ( Persistent challenges include the high cost and limited accessibility of GLP-1RAs, variable long-term adherence, and a lack of long-term data on sustainability, relapse rates, and overall health outcomes
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Sermorelin is an analogue of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) and binds to growth hormone-releasing hormone receptors (GHRH-R)
