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Liraglutide for management of adolescent obesity

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Available interventions for adolescents with obesity are based on behavioural therapy and lifestyle modification. A new randomized, controlled trial provides evidence of efficacy of a pharmacological therapy, liraglutide, for weight… Click to show full abstract

Available interventions for adolescents with obesity are based on behavioural therapy and lifestyle modification. A new randomized, controlled trial provides evidence of efficacy of a pharmacological therapy, liraglutide, for weight control in adolescent obesity. The indications for more widespread use of this medication in clinical practice are under discussion.

Keywords: endocrinology; liraglutide management; adolescent obesity; obesity; management adolescent

Journal Title: Nature Reviews Endocrinology
Year Published: 2020

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