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Published on: April 4, 2025
Medical and Surgical Treatment of Obesity
Tirissa J Reid1, Judith Korner2
1Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA; Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, Room 512, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Abstract:
During the past decade, several effective antiobesity medications and devices have been developed. In addition, new information regarding the mechanism of action, benefits, and long-term efficacy of bariatric surgery continues to emerge. More than 90% of patients who qualify for therapy for obesity remain untreated. This article aims to provide an overview of the indications and efficacy of currently available medical and surgical therapies for obesity, along with a look toward promising therapies on the horizon.
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