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More studies are needed to support the long-term effects of long-acting amylin analogues in relevant populations.
Practitioners should be aware that while promising, the long-term efficacy of these treatments is not yet established.
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Long-acting amylin analogues have emerged as a possible pharmacotherapy against obesity, but more studies are needed to support the utility and long-term effects of this strategy in relevant populations.
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Long-acting amylin analogues for the management of obesity
David S. Mathiesen et al. · Current Opinion in Endocrinology Diabetes and Obesity · 2022
DOI 10.1097/med.0000000000000716
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