ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Clinical Challenges and Real-Time Decision Making in GI Endoscopy (Live and Virtual) | May 2023-Anti-obesity Pharmacotherapy: Current and Emerging Options

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In this video, the speaker discusses the causes of obesity and the various methods of treatment. The speaker emphasizes that obesity is a disease caused by societal forces that promote weight gain and body fat accumulation. They explain that reducing the body's desire to accumulate fat is essential in treating obesity. The first line of treatment is lifestyle modification, targeting the individual factors that led to weight gain. The speaker also mentions the effectiveness of bariatric surgery, which reduces the body's target fat mass. They discuss several medications approved by the FDA for obesity treatment, including phentermine, orlistat, and liraglutide. The speaker highlights the varying response to medications and the importance of a trial and error approach in finding the right treatment for each individual. They also discuss the potential of emerging medications, such as semaglutide and combination therapies. The speaker stresses the need for long-term use of effective medications as obesity is a chronic condition. Overall, this video highlights the advancements in pharmacotherapy for obesity and the potential for improved treatment outcomes.

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Lee Kaplan, MD, PhD

Keywords

obesity

treatment

societal forces

lifestyle modification

medications

bariatric surgery