Effects of weight loss medications on mortality and cardiovascular events: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials in adults with overweight and obesity
Adults affected by obesity are at higher risk of premature mortality. Medications can help to lose weight and to maintain weight loss. Aim of this meta-analysis was to assess whether anti-obesity medications affect all-cause mortality, mortality due to cardiovascular events, cardiovascular risk factors and body weight.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - Category: Nutrition Authors: Esmeralda Capristo, Ausilia Maione, Giuseppe Lucisano, Maria Francesca Russo, Geltrude Mingrone, Antonio Nicolucci Source Type: research
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