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Addition of GLP-1 drugs led to an even greater reduction
Most are eligible for weight management indication
SUMMIT trial able to show clinical benefit beyond quality-of-life improvement
Real-world data suggested semaglutide, liraglutide reduced AUD-related hospitalizations
Plus: oral semaglutide outcomes and incident hypertension in teens on GLP-1 drugs
Participants also had improved cardiometabolic measures with Epitomee device
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Nearly all participants in SURMOUNT-1 avoided diabetes with the GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist
Diagnoses were also delayed the longer sugar was restricted
Messages about unethical industry practices came with less perceived weight stigma
Meta-analysis suggests 24-hour clear liquid diet works to avoid aspiration, even with GLP-1s
Randomized trial achieves a substantial impact with personalized texting, goal-based feedback
Remission of coexisting conditions was also maintained, long-term data show
