No magic bullets

It is not hard to find systems-wide bias against people living with #obesity They are judged unfairly, and held to a different standard relative to many other people with non-communicable diseases. This bias causes further harm to their health and is widespread, even among HCPs

Is Metabolic Surgery Having an Identity Crisis? • The answer is “no.” • Anti-obesity Meds (AOMs) are very effective now (>20% WL) • Head-to-head studies AOM vs Surgery have not yet been conducted • Response to AOMs treatment varies: - With DM can have less response (10%WL) -

We can all benefit from having someone who believes in us, and we can each be that person for someone else.

Her work paved the way for blockbuster obesity drugs. Now, she’s fighting for recognition | Science | AAAS science.org/content/articl…

theguardian.com/science/2023/s… How do we get across the simple idea that if people are real experts in an area they will be asked to advise industry?

Delighted to collaborate on this important ⁦⁦The Lancet⁩ commentary with ⁦Priya Sumithran ⁦Ricardo Cohen⁩ ⁩- Obesity drug shortages are symptomatic of wider malaise - The Lancet thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Yes, we're making progress in overcoming #obesity. But no, we're not yet ready to take it seriously as a #ChronicDisease. New insight from @RVCohen @PSumithran Francis Finucane Ian Patton, PHD Ximena Ramos Salas et al. conscienhealth.org/2023/10/are-we…

Obesity drug shortages are symptomatic of wider malaise - Priya Sumithran Ricardo Cohen Francis Finucane thelancet.com/journals/lance…

"The impact of obesity on morbidity, mortality, quality of life, and health-care costs is immense—we cannot afford not to treat it from a health, economic, or ethical perspective." New Comment—Obesity drug shortages are symptomatic of wider malaise: hubs.li/Q0247Y780

Are you undergoing #bariatric (weight-loss) surgery or hiatus hernia repair in Australia? Participate in Bariatric Surgery Registry #research to understand how surgery affects your #mood, #qualityoflife, and eating behaviour. Follow the link to learn more: monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50…

#SELECTstudy is out in NEJM and at #AHA23 today. It's pretty much unmistakable now that obesity treatment can help people lead longer, healthier lives. Time has come to tear down the barriers to equitable access to care. HT: OAC Caroline Apovian MD conscienhealth.org/2023/11/the-se…

A really important paper. We need to do better at providing access to semaglutide - a life saving drug for patients with obesity and CVD - drug companies need to reduce their prices, health care systems need to fund this treatment. nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

Newsflash. 99% of all chronic disorders relapse after stopping medical therapy

Published today in The Lancet Management of #obesity follows the same principles as management of other CHRONIC conditions. doi.org/10.1016/S0140-…

Obesity is a growing epidemic with major health consequences. "It is crucial to enhance prevention efforts and explore effective interventions that are scalable irrespective of sociodemographic considerations", say authors of a Seminar. Read this & more: hubs.li/Q02NX4Rw0

GLP-1 for Treating Obesity: 2024 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

Obesity is a growing global epidemic with major health consequences. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment, with progress in the development of pharmacological agents. However, all obesity treatments have been underutilised. Find out more: hubs.li/Q02SvF3Z0

At the #OW2024 opening last night, Sarah Le Brocq totally nailed it: “We offer acute treatment for a chronic condition and that simply does not work.” conscienhealth.org/2024/11/ow2024…