A New Era in the Medical Management of Obesity.

Porterfield, Florence; Fatima, Anam; Boaventura, Brunna; Madhar, Ayush; Srivastava, Gitanjali; Stanford, Fatima Cody · Annu Rev Med · 2026

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Abstract

A new era in obesity management is emerging, characterized by the development of more effective treatments and healthcare strategies. A paradigm shift in obesity care calls for a more integrated, community-based approach that bridges the gap between medical management and bariatric surgery. This review explores important pillars related to obesity management, encompassing aspects related to the pathophysiology of the disease; treatments related to behavioral, nutritional, pharmacotherapeutic, and surgical approaches; and stigma mitigation.

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