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Tirzepatide after intensive lifestyle intervention in adults with overweight or obesity: the SURMOUNT-3 phase 3 trial.

Nature medicine·November 1, 2023·PMID 37840095

Why it matters

This trial demonstrates that adding tirzepatide after initial lifestyle-induced weight loss can nearly double total weight reduction, offering a potent sequential strategy for obesity management. It provides high-quality evidence for specialists considering pharmacotherapy following behavioral interventions.

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