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VIDEO: Weight loss surgeries decrease as more patients seek out medication: Study
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  • November 2, 2024

Weight loss surgeries decrease as more patients seek out medication: Study

A new study shows that the number of bariatric surgeries are decreasing as more patients treating obesity seek out prescription medication options like Ozempic and Wegovy.

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