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Obesity: When to consider surgery

Obesity: When to consider surgery

Author:
Sarah R. Barenbaum, MD
Katherine H. Saunders, MD, DABOM
Leon I. Igel, MD, FACP, DABOM
Alpana P. Shukla, MD, MRCP
Louis J. Aronne, MD, FACP, FTOS, DABOM

Bariatric surgery is underutilized despite an obesity epidemic. Here, 3 patients pursue a surgical option when they can't reach their target...

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Obesity: When to consider medication

Author:
Katherine H. Saunders, MD, DABOM
Alpana P. Shukla, MD, MRCP
Leon I. Igel, MD, FACP, DABOM
Louis J. Aronne, MD, FACP, FTOS, DABOM

These 4 cases illustrate how weight loss drugs—including the 4 newest—can be integrated into a treatment plan that includes diet, exercise, and...

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Drug-induced weight gain: Rethinking our choices

Author:
Katherine H. Saunders, MD, DABOM
Leon I. Igel, MD, FACP, DABOM
Alpana P. Shukla, MD, MRCP
Louis J. Aronne, MD, FACP, DABOM, FTOS

Weight gain secondary to medications is a potentially modifiable risk. Here’s how to optimize drug choices for patients with several common...