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Efpeglenatide potentially offers weight-loss treatment option for adults without diabetes
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This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by Research Square on behalf of its authors. It provides a synopsis that's easy to understand, and can be used to introduce the topics it covers to students, researchers, and the general public. The video's transcript is also provided in full, with a portion provided below for preview:

"Losing weight through lifestyle interventions alone can be challenging. Unfortunately, the options for effective drug treatment are limited. And those that are available require frequent, daily dosing. Now, a new treatment option tested among patients with diabetes could be a solution for those with obesity but not diabetes. Shown to significantly reduce body weight vs. placebo, efpeglenatide is one of the latest of an entire class of diabetes-targeted drugs observed to have beneficial effects beyond glycemic control. Efpeglenatide is a long-lasting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, or GLP-1 RA. The drug is currently being developed to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes as a once-weekly subcutaneous administration. But like other GLP-1 RAs, efpeglenatide also helps patients lose weight..."

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Applied Science
Biology
Health, Medicine and Nursing
Life Science
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Research Square
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Date Added:
10/24/2019
Psychology
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Psychology is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.Senior Contributing AuthorsRose M. Spielman, Formerly of Quinnipiac UniversityContributing AuthorsKathryn Dumper, Bainbridge State CollegeWilliam Jenkins, Mercer UniversityArlene Lacombe, Saint Joseph's UniversityMarilyn Lovett, Livingstone CollegeMarion Perlmutter, University of Michigan

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Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
Rice University
Provider Set:
OpenStax College
Date Added:
02/14/2014
Psychology, States of Consciousness, Sleep Problems and Disorders
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By the end of this section, you will be able to:Describe the symptoms and treatments of insomniaRecognize the symptoms of several parasomniasDescribe the symptoms and treatments for sleep apneaRecognize risk factors associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and steps to prevent itDescribe the symptoms and treatments for narcolepsy

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Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Module
Date Added:
07/10/2017