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The effectiveness of currently approved anti-obesity drugs and other therapeutic avenues is reviewed.
Healthcare providers should stay informed about the effectiveness of anti-obesity medications.
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We provide insight into the effectiveness of currently approved anti-obesity drugs and other therapeutic avenues that can be explored.
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Obesity–An Update on the Basic Pathophysiology and Review of Recent Therapeutic Advances
Erind Gjermeni et al. · Biomolecules · 2021
DOI 10.3390/biom11101426
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