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The study provides a comprehensive evaluation of the effects of semaglutide for obesity or overweight.
Clinicians can refer to this study for a balanced view of semaglutide's effects.
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This study was designed to provide an overview of the beneficial and harmful effects of semaglutide in obese or overweight patients.
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Based on systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Once‐weekly semaglutide for obesity or overweight: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Ke He et al. · Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism · 2021
DOI 10.1111/dom.14612
Meta-analysisCited 12×
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