A New Era in the Medical Management of Obesity

Annual Review of Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Florence Porterfield, Anam Fatima, Brunna Boaventura, Ayush Madhar, Gitanjali Srivastava, Fatima Cody Stanford
DOI: 10.1146/annurev-med-043024-125437
Cited by: 1
References: 72

Abstract

A new era in obesity management is emerging, characterized by the development of more effective treatments and healthcare strategies. A paradigm shift in obesity care calls for a more integrated, community-based approach that bridges the gap between medical management and bariatric surgery. This review explores important pillars related to obesity management, encompassing aspects related to the pathophysiology of the disease; treatments related to behavioral, nutritional, pharmacotherapeutic, and surgical approaches; and stigma mitigation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment Obesity and Health Practices

Publication details

Journal / source
Annual Review of Medicine
Publisher
Annual Reviews
Volume
77
Issue
1
Pages
131–146
Publication date
27 January 2026
Language
EN