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British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2007
Primary intervention in the medical management of obesity is dietary restriction and physical activity with additional benefit gained from behaviour therapy. Subsequent use of anti-obesity drugs depends on unsatisfactory weight loss in a patient at medical risk from obesity. All treatment programmes must include long-term follow up.
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Primary intervention in the medical management of obesity is dietary restriction and physical activity with additional benefit gained from behaviour therapy. Subsequent use of anti-obesity drugs depends on unsatisfactory weight loss in a patient at medical risk from obesity. All treatment programmes must include long-term follow up.
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American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
Abstract Purpose This review summarizes the comprehensive management of obesity with a focus on the pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of anti-obesity medications. Summary Obesity is a highly prevalent chronic disease with significant
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Abstract Purpose This review summarizes the comprehensive management of obesity with a focus on the pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of anti-obesity medications. Summary Obesity is a highly prevalent chronic disease with significant
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Management of Adolescent Obesity
Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North AmericaThis article provides a contemporary review of adolescent obesity management, focusing on the importance of a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. It highlights the necessity of integrating lifestyle/behavioral modifications, pharmacologic interventions, and surgical options where applicable, tailored to the individual needs of adolescents to ...
Gitanjali, Srivastava +3 more
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Management of Obesity in Pregnancy
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2007Maternal pregravid obesity is a significant risk factor for adverse outcomes during pregnancy. In early pregnancy there is an increased risk of spontaneous abortion and congenital anomalies. In later gestation maternal metabolic manifestations of the metabolic syndrome, such as gestational hypertensive disorders and diabetes, become clinically ...
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Phenmetrazine in the management of obesity
The American Journal of Digestive Diseases, 1956A group of patients were studied while taking phenmetrazine and a placebo, the dietary prescription having been kept constant, using the double blind procedure. The same patients were observed while taking each preparation, thus allowing each one to serve as her own control. The rate of loss of weight while taking phenmetrazine was more than twice that
E P, GELVIN +2 more
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Management of obesity in illness
British Journal of Nursing, 1994According to most height/weight charts, the term obese applies to people weighing 20% or more over their ideal body weight. This is of little practical use to nurses handling people of 20 stone or more on an infrequent basis. This article aims to repair some of the deficiency.
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Surgical management of obesity
Metabolism, 2019Weight loss surgery is the most effective intervention for addressing obesity and related metabolic disorders such as diabetes. We describe common surgical procedures as well as emerging and investigational procedures in terms of their capacity to induce weight reduction and their risk profiles.
Jacob, Nudel, Vivian M, Sanchez
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Management of the Obese Patient
JAMA, 1963Not all obese persons should undertake weight reduction. Only those for whom there is some likelihood of success and in whom undesirable sequelae are unlikely should be encouraged to reduce. A reasonably well-adjusted individual, with a meaningful reason for losing weight and good environmental circumstances, can succeed if the therapist is willing and
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Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery, 2003
Obesity is associated with elevated morbidity and death rates. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a chronic disease. The percentage of obese persons is increasing worldwide. Many different treatment modalities are available. Long-term success rates are not convincing.Overweight and obesity should be treated in an interdisciplinary and ...
J G, Wechsler, K, Leopold
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Obesity is associated with elevated morbidity and death rates. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a chronic disease. The percentage of obese persons is increasing worldwide. Many different treatment modalities are available. Long-term success rates are not convincing.Overweight and obesity should be treated in an interdisciplinary and ...
J G, Wechsler, K, Leopold
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Management of obesity in menopause
ClimactericThe increasing prevalence of obesity imposes significant health challenges, particularly in women undergoing menopause. Effective obesity management is essential to mitigate associated comorbidities and improve quality of life. The pillars of obesity treatment encompass lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy and surgical interventions ...
Santiago Palacios +7 more
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