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Obesity Research Roundup for Primary Care: 5 Studies At-a-Glance from ObesityWeek® 2022

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Treatment options for patients with obesity have come a long way in recent years and more therapies are in development across the pharmaceutical industry. The vast majority of obesity, however, goes untreated. The Obesity Society's annual meeting, ObesityWeek® 2022, focused on ways to bridge the gap and scale up obesity treatment. Below, find briefs on 5 clinical trials presented at the meeting that may impact your clinical practice.

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