EBGI Category: Obesity
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How Effective Are Obesity Medications for Reducing Hepatic Decompensation in NASH?
American College of Gastroenterology / EBGI Articles / Liver / How Effective Are Obesity Medications for Reducing Hepatic Decompensation in NASH?How Effective are Obesity Medications for Reducing Hepatic Decompensation in MASH? Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) Chief (Emeritus), Gastroenterology…
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Continued Treatment With Tirzepatide Is Necessary to Maintain Weight Loss
American College of Gastroenterology / EBGI Articles / Obesity / Continued Treatment With Tirzepatide Is Necessary to Maintain Weight LossContinued Treatment With Tirzepatide Is Necessary to Maintain Weight Loss Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) Chief (Emeritus), Gastroenterology Section,…
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GI Adverse Events with GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss: Understanding the Risks
American College of Gastroenterology / EBGI Articles / General GI / GI Adverse Events with GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss: Understanding the RisksWe selected this study, which was published as a Research Letter in JAMA Medicine, because it was publicized extensively in the media. As discussed in prior summaries, the methodology of these epidemiologic reports is frequently flawed and does not confirm or even support a causal relationship between medicine and adverse event.
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Bariatric Surgery Is Superior to Lifestyle Changes + Best Medical Care for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis: The BRAVES Study
American College of Gastroenterology / EBGI Articles / Liver / Bariatric Surgery Is Superior to Lifestyle Changes + Best Medical Care for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis: The BRAVES StudyBariatric Surgery Is Superior to Lifestyle Changes + Best Medical Care for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis: The BRAVES Study Yichin Fu,…
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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Is Effective for Patients with Obesity Who MERIT Intervention
American College of Gastroenterology / EBGI Articles / Endoscopy / Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Is Effective for Patients with Obesity Who MERIT InterventionEndoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Is Effective for Patients With Obesity Who MERIT Intervention Jennifer M. Kolb MD, MS1 and Austin L.…
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Tirzepatide For Obesity: “Mounting” Evidence for Substantial Weight Loss
American College of Gastroenterology / EBGI Articles / Obesity / Tirzepatide For Obesity: “Mounting” Evidence for Substantial Weight LossTirzepatide For Obesity: “Mounting” Evidence for Substantial Weight Loss Sonali Paul, MD, MS Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology,…
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Effectiveness of Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: It’s Not Just When You Eat, but What You Eat, Too!
American College of Gastroenterology / EBGI Articles / Obesity / Effectiveness of Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: It’s Not Just When You Eat, but What You Eat, Too!Effectiveness of Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: It’s Not Just When You Eat, but What You Eat, Too! Sonali Paul,…
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Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity
American College of Gastroenterology / EBGI Articles / Obesity / Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or ObesitySemaglutide Produces Mean Weight Loss of 34 Pounds over 68 Weeks in Obese and Overweight Individuals-A Huge “STEP” in Medical…