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Managing obesity often requires medical interventions, especially in severe cases.
Healthcare professionals should be consulted for personalized obesity management plans.
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Managing obesity often requires medical interventions, particularly in cases of severe obesity or obesity-related comorbidities.
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Advancements in the management of obesity: a review of current evidence and emerging therapies
Mohammed Abdalla et al. · Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2024
DOI 10.1080/17446651.2024.2347258
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