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How to Prescribe Physical Activity in Patients With Obesity
Exercise should be viewed as a metabolism regulator, not a mechanism to lose weight.
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10 Reasons to Refer Your Patient to an Endocrinologist
Managing diabetes and obesity requires a multidisciplinary team and a multispecialty treatment approach.
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How to Avoid the $400,000 Med School Debt Mistakes I Made
Doctor gives tips on choices made beginning in medical school and their impact on student loan debt.
Commentary
‘It’s Time’ to Empower Care for Patients With Obesity
The reality is that bariatric surgery should be considered a safe, effective treatment for extreme obesity somewhere along the trajectory of...
Opinion
Guidelines Aren’t For Everybody
Always consider the risks of polypharmacy when considering therapies for your elderly patients.
Commentary
New Injectable Weight Loss Drugs Pose Ethical Issues, Says Ethicist
Increased and unapproved use of injectable weight loss drugs brings risk due to self-administration, generics, etc.
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Offsetting Side Effects of New Antiobesity Medications
Adequate water, fiber, and adjusting meals can help avoid potential side effects of antiobesity medications.
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Top 5 Medications That Can Increase Blood Glucose Levels
Several medications can interfere with glycemic control; Dr. Jain discusses ways to manage medications.
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Medical Aid in Dying Should Be Legal, Says Ethicist
Less than a quarter of states allow medical assistance in dying, though legislation is being discussed.
Opinion
Why Don’t Physicians Call In Sick?
We can work to overcome this institutional taboo against staying home when we do get sick. Work out a system of mutual coverage for such...
Commentary
Testosterone Replacement May Cause ... Fracture?
Testosterone replacement linked to possible increased in fractures.