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This newest approval established Ozempic as the most broadly indicted GLP-1 RA in its class.

Metabolic surgery reduced major adverse liver outcomes in people with compensated cirrhosis and obesity by 72%, according to new data.

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Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in the US, driven by rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, according to new report.

Researchers at Phoenix Children’s Hospital conducted one of the largest real-world clinical evaluations of the esophageal string test in children.

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ASCO GI Cancers Symposium: The Freenome blood-based test identified nearly 80% of individuals who had colorectal cancer.

Weekly subcutaneous injections of amycretin featured a safety profile similar to other incretin-based drugs, according to new topline results.

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Findings showed that improved skin clearance and reduced anxiety and depression significantly influenced perceived patient benefit.

The novel therapeutic demonstrated a strong safety profile and showed efficacy in reducing symptoms during the early stages of treatment.

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Caissa Troutman, MD, shares 3 key strategies for managing hypertension in patients with obesity in primary care.

Annual colorectal cancer screening with FIT was the most cost-effective strategy among patients with low adherence, researchers reported.

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The Florey Dementia Index showed robustness across different cohorts but more testing is needed, researchers reported.

Caissa Troutman, MD, stresses the importance of building trust with patients through active listening and consistent, non-judgmental communication.

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The USPSTF recommends all women ages 65 and older and at-risk postmenopausal women under 65 should be screened for osteoporosis.

Caissa Troutman, member of the Obesity Medicine Association, emphasizes the importance of shared decision-making in overcoming barriers to managing hypertension and obesity.

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Obesity medicine expert Caissa Troutman, MD, suggests using annual physicals as a "gateway" to identify patients with obesity with elevated blood pressure.

A new analysis of patient reported outcomes from the PATHFINDER study indicate the potential clinical benefit of early cancer detection.

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The study will assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of PMN310 in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage AD.

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Caissa Troutman, MD, an obesity medicine and family medicine physician, emphasizes early treatment of obesity, along with HTN management, can improve patient outcomes.

Treatments with the investigational rescue medication achieved clinically effective epinephrine levels faster than intramuscular injection.

The trial builds on results from a previous phase 1 study that showed dose-dependent weight loss and favorable tolerability for VK2735 in people with obesity.

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