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18th European Congress of Endocrinology

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Should we treat subclinical Cushing's syndrome?

ea0041d2.2 | Should we treat subclinical Cushing's syndrome? | ECE2016

Are we ready for pharmacological therapy of obesity?: AGAINST

Pagotto Uberto

The ongoing obesity epidemic is one of the main concerns worldwide and for this reason preventive strategies to reduce the future global health and the economic costs of this disease are urgently needed. Diets for weight loss and physical activity represent the cornerstone of treatment for patients who are overweight and/or obese, in particular to improve the frequent comorbid conditions associated with obesity. Now and in the past multiple medications have been approved for c...