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"Weight is multifactorial," researcher noted
"It's discouraging," says one patient
Addition of GLP-1 drugs led to an even greater reduction
Most are eligible for weight management indication
SUMMIT trial able to show clinical benefit beyond quality-of-life improvement
Real-world data suggested semaglutide, liraglutide reduced AUD-related hospitalizations
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Participants also had improved cardiometabolic measures with Epitomee device
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