Although clinical, empirical data guides medical practice, every patient is unique and deserves individualized considerations
We must not consider fat to be anything other than what it is: a dynamic endocrine tissue that has interplay with other organs/tissues and poses risk to health. Amy E
Current treatments for alcohol and other substance use disorders include behavioral therapy and rehabilitation and a few FDA-approved medications, but the irony is that while these disorders can carry a stigma, so can seeking treatment for them
That might mean focusing more on lifestyle changes, switching medications, or considering bariatric surgery. For some patients, surgical options such as sleeve gastrectomy may be appropriate, particularly if they want a more durable intervention
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