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John Morton: The State of Obesity Treatment
Howie and Harlan review the results of a new study testing the effects of anti-obesity medications on cardiovascular health. Then they're joined by Yale's John Morton, a leading bariatric surgeon, to discuss the state of weight-loss surgery and its long-term impact on patients' lives.
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Obesity Drugs
"GLP-1 agonists: Diabetes drugs and weight loss"
"Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes"
"AMA urges insurance coverage parity for emerging obesity treatment options"
"National Coverage Determination: Treatment of Obesity"
"Real-World Adherence and…
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