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Winning the Battle Against Obesity – Digital Health Visions

The Medical Futurist

Obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, it can affect bone health and reproduction, and it also increases the risk of certain cancers. Following protocol, Dr. Barlow, her general practitioner takes action. According to the WHO’s figures, 1 in 8 people in the world lives with obesity. In 2022, 2.5

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Q&A: Physicians Weigh Improvements in MASLD Treatment Against Gaps in Assessment Strategies

Physician's Weekly

As rates of MASLD, which is linked to obesity and diabetes, rise, new therapies have emerged, but better diagnostic and monitoring strategies are needed. This is pivotal for both specialists and general practitioners as it reinforces the importance of weight management in treating liver diseases.