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

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In this video, the speaker discusses obesity as a disease of modern society and the forces within society that contribute to weight gain and body fat accumulation. They explain that obesity is a result of abnormal regulation of fat in response to various factors like pollution and lifestyle choices. The first line of treatment for obesity is lifestyle modification, which is targeted at addressing the causes of weight gain in each individual. Bariatric surgery and certain medications, when used effectively, can also help in reducing excess fat. The speaker emphasizes the importance of chronic treatment for obesity and the need for individualized approaches. They mention upcoming medications, such as semaglutide, which have shown promising results in weight loss. The speaker also discusses the use of combination therapies and the variability in patient responses to different treatments. The video concludes by highlighting the need to match each patient with the most effective treatment and to anticipate long-term use of these therapies.

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Lee Kaplan, MD, PhD

Keywords

obesity

weight gain

lifestyle modification

bariatric surgery

medications

individualized approaches