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The average weight nadir was reached after two segments, co-occurring with the most beneficial changes in laboratory parameters.
Practitioners should focus on the initial segments of treatment for optimal results.
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The average weight nadir was reached after two segments, co-occurring with the most beneficial changes in laboratory parameters.
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The study is a prospective evaluation of clinical real-world data.
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Closing the Gap in Behavioral Weight Loss Therapy: Prospective Analysis of Clinical Real-World Data of a Four-Year Health Insurance-Financed Program
Sarah Victoria Frenzel et al. · Obesities · 2025
DOI 10.3390/obesities5030058
cohort · n=381
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