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An Acupoint Catgut-embedding Therapy for Treating Obesity
Published on: April 4, 2025
Treating the Chronic Disease of Obesity
Mona Gossmann1, W Scott Butsch2, Ania M Jastreboff3
1Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology & Metabolism), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Abstract:
Obesity is a treatable chronic disease. Primary care providers play an essential role in diagnosis, treatment, and comprehensive care of patients with obesity. In recent years, treatment approaches have rapidly evolved, increasing effective and safe therapies. In this review, we provide practical information on the care of patients with obesity with a focus on antiobesity pharmacotherapy within the context of currently available therapeutic modalities such as intensive lifestyle interventions and bariatric surgery.
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