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Over 2 years later, weight loss of 14.3 kg and 12.9% of initial weight persisted, and patients were not regaining their lost weight.
Patients can maintain significant weight loss long-term with this intervention.
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over 2 years later, weight loss of 14.3 kg and 12.9% of initial weight persisted, and patients were not regaining their lost weight.
Why this rating
The study design indicates a follow-up assessment of weight retention.
Source
Successful Medical Weight Loss in a Community Setting
Douglas M. Carney et al. · Journal of Obesity & Weight loss Therapy · 2015
DOI 10.4172/2165-7904.1000248
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