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Guidelines: Don't Delay TJA for Additional Nonoperative Therapies

Medscape Medical News March 17, 2023
Treat Together: Tackle Heart Disease and Obesity Simultaneously

Medscape Medical News March 13, 2023
Epigenetics, Satiety, and Predictive Markers of Obesity

Medscape Medical News February 27, 2023
Screen High-Risk Individuals for NAFLD, Urges Guidance

Medscape Medical News February 16, 2023
Longer Life After Bariatric Surgery, but Suicide Risk in Young

Medscape Medical News February 7, 2023
FAST Score Appears Accurate for Diagnosis of Fibrotic NASH

MDedge News January 19, 2023
Does Obesity Blunt Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation?

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2023
'Clinical Paradox'? Bariatric Surgery May Protect From GI Cancers

Medscape Medical News January 12, 2023

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Will New Guidelines Widen the Gap in Treating Kids' Obesity?

Commentary March 13, 2023

The new AAP guidelines advocating for "aggressive" treatment in managing obesity in kids may only further widen the gap between the "haves and have-nots," argues Liliana Aguayo.
What's It Like to Take Ozempic? A Doctor's Own Story

Commentary March 8, 2023
AAP vs AED on Obesity Treatment: Is There a Middle Ground?

Commentary February 21, 2023
Tips for Maximizing Colonoscopy Preps

Commentary February 14, 2023

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Journal Articles View All

Obesity Treatment in Orthopedic Surgery

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons January 27, 2023
Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Beta-Cell Function

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism January 11, 2023
Apixaban Use in Obese Patients

American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs November 21, 2022
Identifing NASH and Cirrhosis Risk in Obesity or Diabetes

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism November 16, 2022
Outcomes of In-vitro Fertilization After Bariatric Surgery

Human Reproduction November 15, 2022
Bariatric Surgery Lowers Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events

Annals of Surgery November 2, 2022

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