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The main objective of obesity pharmacotherapy is weight loss and weight loss maintenance.
Weight loss medications should be viewed as tools for achieving and maintaining weight loss.
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The main objective of obesity pharmacotherapy is weight loss and weight loss maintenance.
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The claim is based on established objectives in obesity treatment.
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Updates in pharmacotherapy of obesity
Amie Ogunsakin et al. · Journal of the National Medical Association · 2024
DOI 10.1016/j.jnma.2024.09.004
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