Two investigators (HW and TG) independently performed the data extraction from each publication using a standardized form: publication data, baseline characteristics of the study population (sample size, sex, age, body mass index (BMI), body weight, abdominal circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, visceral adipose tissue (measured by computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry)), duration of follow-up, weight change during treatment and after treatment discontinuation, description of the weight management group and control group
Long-term efficacy and safety of anti-obesity treatment: where do we stand
These once-daily medications help regulate appetite, support blood sugar balance, and promote steady weight loss without injections
Both support cellular energy functions