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Nonsurgical options for obesity treatment are limited.
Healthcare providers should be aware of the limited treatment options available for obesity.
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Unfortunately, nonsurgical options for treatment are limited.
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The review summarizes the current state of treatment options.
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Medical Management of Obesity
Eduardo Grunvald · Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology · 2014
DOI 10.1097/grf.0000000000000041
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