Hormone therapy may boost weight loss for postmenopausal women on semaglutide
Postmenopausal women on hormone therapy had higher total body weight loss with semaglutide for up to 12 months vs. no hormone therapy.
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Tirzepatide found to reduce body weight, waist circumference in those with obesity regardless of duration of condition
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (Venice, Italy, May 12-15) shows that the obesity medication tirzepatide consistently reduces body weight and waist circumference regardless of the length of time the person has been living with overweight or obesity.
Incisional Hernia and Its Treatment
An incisional hernia is a bulge in the abdomen that forms when tissues or organs protrude through the abdominal wall. It can occur when the surgical incision weakens the abdominal muscles, which normally protect, support, and hold the abdominal organs. An incisional hernia is a common complication associated with abdominal surgery.
When is gallbladder surgery not necessary
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that a rush to remove the gallbladder when dealing with stones may not always be necessary.
Weight management treatments increase weight loss in patients with obesity, finds study
For patients with obesity, weight management treatments (WMTs) are associated with an increased probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in JAMA Network Open.
