Retatrutide Shows 28% Weight Loss in Phase 3 Trial

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 21, 2026

Serostatus May Modify RA Activity–CV Link

Combined rheumatoid factor and anticitrullinated protein antibody status appeared to modify the association between baseline rheumatoid arthritis disease activity and subsequent cardiovascular events in an international observational cohort.

• by Andrea Surnit

• July 15, 2026

• 4 min

Are GLP-1s Linked to Optic Neuropathy?

A nationwide Swedish cohort found a higher relative risk of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy among GLP-1 receptor agonist users, but the overall risks were low.

• by Andrea Surnit

• July 14, 2026

• 3 min

GLP-1 RAs Associated With Small ION Risk Increase

In an observational US target trial emulation, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist initiation was associated with about 3 to 4 more ischemic optic neuropathy cases per 10,000 patients over 18 months than two comparator drug classes.

• by Andrea Surnit

• July 13, 2026

• 5 min