obesity management

Comparative Effectiveness and Costs of Bariatric Surgery Versus GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Obesity Management

By MedXY 10/27/2025

This article reviews recent evidence comparing weight loss outcomes and healthcare costs of bariatric surgery and GLP-1 receptor agonists, highlighting implications for clinical decision-making in treating class II and III obesity.

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Challenges and Insights in Sustaining Weight Loss: Evaluating Adaptive vs Static Support

By MedXY 09/23/2025

A recent trial comparing adaptive, algorithm-driven telephone support with static monthly coaching found no significant difference in long-term weight loss maintenance, highlighting complexities in obesity treatment and the need for refined, patient-centered interventions.

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Harnessing Digital Health Technologies in Obesity Management: Insights from a Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

By MedXY 08/18/2025

Digital health interventions show modest but clinically meaningful reductions in waist circumference for overweight and obese adults, highlighting their potential as adjuncts in obesity care despite limited effects on weight and behavior.