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Evidence needed on obesity definition, treatment, AACE declares

Publish date: March 26, 2014

 

AT THE AACE/ACE CONSENSUS CONFERENCE ON OBESITY

Regardless, Dr. Garvey said at the briefing, "the ‘old world’ thinking that obesity is a lifestyle choice has failed us."

Dr. Mechanick is a consultant for Abbott Nutrition. Dr. Garvey has multiple industry relationships, including with Merck, Vivus, and Eisai.

wmcknight@frontlinemedcom.com

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