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  2. Intestinal bypass - Wikipedia

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    In clinical trials, patients prescribed with Orlistat (120 mg) showed better weight loss than those without (8.76 kg vs 5.81 kg) in one year. [14] With effective medications, the obese can better control their weight without the need of undergoing a relatively high-risk surgery.

  3. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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    Bariatric surgery (also known as metabolic surgery or weight loss surgery) is a surgical procedure used to manage obesity and obesity-related conditions. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Long term weight loss with bariatric surgery may be achieved through alteration of gut hormones, physical reduction of stomach size ( stomach reduction surgery ), [ 3 ] reduction ...

  4. Gastric bypass surgery - Wikipedia

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    Despite a handful of serious adverse events such as gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal pain, and device migration – all resolved with device removal – initial clinical trials have produced promising results in the treatment's ability to improve weight loss and glucose homeostasis outcomes. [book 1] [book 2] [web 2]

  5. Lilly's weight-loss drug reduces sleep apnea severity in late ...

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    The trial results add to a growing body of clinical evidence that suggests popular GLP-1 drugs such as Lilly's Zepbound and Novo Nordisk's Wegovy have medical benefits beyond diabetes and weight loss.

  6. GLP-1 drugs linked to lower dementia risk, higher risk of ...

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    A new study compares the benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including risks of dementia, addiction, heart disease, and gastrointestinal problems, among others.

  7. Management of obesity - Wikipedia

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    Bariatric surgery ("weight loss surgery") is the use of surgical intervention in the treatment of obesity. As every operation may have complications, surgery is only recommended for severely obese people (BMI > 40) who have failed to lose weight following dietary modification and pharmacological treatment.