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Experts Discuss Weight Loss Medications, Surgery, and What Everyone Needs to Know About Treating Obesity

Leading experts in bariatric surgery and obesity management will convene at a news conference to discuss the usage of weight loss medications, known as GLP-1s, and weight loss surgery. These experts will discuss the benefits and barriers of medication and surgical treatment of obesity, the importance of viewing obesity as a disease, and common questions patients have when considering what treatment is right for them.

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