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The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in obesity management is increasing.
Practitioners should be aware of the growing role of GLP-1 RAs in obesity treatment.
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National trends show increased use of GLP-1 RAs in obesity management.
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Endobariatrics in the era of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists: evolving roles, evidence, and integration
Farnoosh Vahedi et al. · Current Opinion in Gastroenterology · 2025
DOI 10.1097/mog.0000000000001134
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